The president’s proposed budget would protect it, HHS Secretary says The Hospital Trustee Fund, which pays for patient care and hospital stays for senior citizens, will be exhausted…
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FDA Approves Second Lab-Grown Chicken Product
Sends GOOD Meat a “no-questions” conclusion. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved GOOD Meat’s lab-grown chicken for U.S. marketplaces last week, sending GOOD Meat a “no-questions” letter…
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CDC Warns of Fungal Spread in Health Care Facilities
Data from 2020-2021 shows a doubling of Candida auris infections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned the public this week of an increase of deadly…
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CDC Recommends Screening for Hepatitis B
The agency says those who are infected may not be aware of it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a report that states all adults…
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Labor Department Strengthens Child Labor Laws
Information sharing with the Department of Health and Human Services will increase. The Department of Labor has announced an interagency initiative with the Department of Health and Human…
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COVID Vaccine Added to Routine Immunization Schedule
CDC says children, adolescents, and adults should get annual immunizations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its 2023 list of recommended immunizations. The agency includes immunization…
Read MoreCDC promotes HHS LGBTQ Resource for Schools
The voluntary assessment tool published in 2020 by the Department of Health and Human Services was meant to guide schools as they evaluate the health and safety of…
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Government Accountability Office Finds HHS Guidances Lacking
The investigation evaluates the CARES Act and the administrative response to COVID-19. Congressional watchdog agency the Government Accountability Office (GAO) finished its investigation into the administration’s oversight over…
Read MoreRule Published for Religious Freedom in Social Services
Federal departments propose rulemaking to clarify religious rights. Nine federal agencies proposed a new rule to restore religious liberty protections for those who use social services. The proposition…
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CMS to Audit Use of Antipsychotic Medications
The agency will take steps to address inappropriate use in nursing homes. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will begin conducting targeted audits on nursing homes…
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