The updated rule seeks to streamline the No Surprises Act arbitration system and reduce administrative costs. Federal agencies finalized a rule updating the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process…
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OMB Reviews and Updates Grant Distribution Practices
The White House effort focuses on grant oversight, funding procedures, and federal award compliance measures. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is updating a rule for grant…
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NIH Researchers Charged for Allegedly Smuggling Monkeypox into U.S.
Customs and Border Protection agents questioned the individuals who were transporting a large black case. The Eastern District of Michigan U.S. Attorney’s Office reported that two foreign nationals…
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HHS Secretary Announces Initiatives to Address Lyme Disease and Treatment
The new plan includes collaboration with private organizations, funding for public awareness, and efforts to reduce tick populations. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.,…
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SAMHSA Invests in 988 Lifeline Operations
The nonprofit organization Vibrant has received $255 million to help administer the 988 Lifeline. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced that it has granted…
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HHS Partners with Nonprofit to Improve Maternal Health
HHS and Heartland Forward are expected to work together to share information and align their strategies to improve the care women receive before, during, and after pregnancy. The…
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Kenyan High Court Pauses U.S. Plan for Ebola Response Center
Secretary Rubio stated that Ebola cases would not be allowed into the United States. The White House announced a plan to set up a health facility in Kenya…
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HHS Launches Initiative to Ensure State Financial Audit Compliance
The effort is part of the administration’s focus on eliminating fraud. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the launch of the Audit Enforcement and…
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HHS Reorganizes Civil Rights Office to Protect Privacy and Religious Conscience
The Office for Civil Rights has been divided into three main divisions to allow HHS to better focus on combatting different aspects of discrimination in the U.S. The…
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Surgeon General’s Office Issues Advisory on Youth Screen Use and Digital Heath Risks
HHS provides guidance and tools to address harms from screen use in children and teens. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the Surgeon…
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