Funding to support the prevention of substance abuse and support mental health of children and families. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has invested $74.4 million…
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Senators Inquire About Federal Agencies’ Use of AI Technology
DHS recently updated information on the use of the technology for several months prior to the public disclosure. Senators Ron Wyden of Oregon and Mike Crapo of Idaho…
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White House Advocates for Funding to Address Substance Use Disorder
Cites recent survey, says 3 out of 4 addicts go untreated. The White House urged Congress to pass funding to provide treatment for those with substance abuse disorder…
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CDC Expands Health Inspection Program for Air Travel
Virus monitoring will include testing for flu and RSV. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced the expansion of its virus monitoring program for air…
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Government Accountability Office Finds Massive Spending Discrepancies
Four administration departments and 49 agencies “flagged.” The Government Accountability Office issued a report on incorrectly reported spending or missing reports on government spending information. The Departments of…
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Senators Urge HHS to Expand Coverage for OTC Contraceptives
Many birth control pills are covered but require a prescription. Forty-eight senators wrote a letter to President Biden’s administration this week, advocating for healthcare to expand coverage to…
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HHS Proposes Updates to Research Misconduct Policies
Provides clarification for misconduct definitions and streamlines processes. The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Research Integrity has proposed updates to its guidelines for identifying and…
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FDA Launches Pilot Program to Develop Rare Disease Therapies
A limited number of sponsors will be allowed to participate. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched the Support for clinical Trials Advancing Rare disease Therapeutics…
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CDC Drafts New Guidance for STI Antibiotics
Proposes a prescription of a common antibiotic for those at risk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a draft guidance for the prescription of antibiotics…
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Federal Departments Release Religious Freedom Fact Sheet
The administration makes an effort to counter antisemitism. Seven Cabinet departments recently released fact sheets outlining religious rights violations within their areas of jurisdiction. The Departments of Agriculture,…
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