Interagency cooperation and new provisions focus on consumer protection from fee hikes. Multiple agencies in President Biden’s administration recently announced partnerships to address price hikes and industry “junk…
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HHS Improves Child Care Affordability with New Rule
The regulation update allows low-income families to pay using 7 percent of their total income. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a final rule which…
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Drug Companies Submit Counteroffers in Pricing Negotiation
President says Medicare continues negotiating drug prices to reduce costs. President Joe Biden reported that drugmakers have submitted counteroffers this week for Medicare’s new price negotiation program, beginning…
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FDA Approves Cellular Therapy for Advanced Melanoma
Approval provides early access to therapy while clinical trials continue. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Amtagvi (lifileucel) as the first cellular therapy for adults…
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FDA Finding Prompts Recall of Eye Ointment Products
The agency reported one of the products lacked the assurance of sterility. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an announcement this week that four types of eye…
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FDA Approves Xolair for Food Allergy Treatment
Associate Director Stone says the injection, while not a cure, “will help reduce the health impact if accidental exposure occurs.“ U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved…
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HHS Launches New Postpartum Maternal Health Collaboration
National Governors Association simultaneously launched a related Policy Learning Collaborative. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched the Postpartum Maternal Health Collaborative this week. The new…
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President’s Administration Hosts Youth Policy Summit
Interagency summit fosters dialogue to shape policies benefiting America’s youth. The Department of Education hosted the inaugural interagency Youth Policy Summit with nearly 90 young people in attendance…
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CDC Resumes Anti-Smoking Campaign
The agency’s focus is on menthol cigarettes. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is running nationwide ads featuring former smokers’ stories of health dangers. The agency’s campaign is particularly…
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HHS Reports Refugees Grew Economy in 15 Years
The department calculated that the generated revenue exceeded the costs of relocation and support. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a report this month that…
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