The administrator’s memo reinforces patient care standards, family decision time, and accountability for procurement organizations. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance clarifying expectations for…
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Federal Agencies Announce Nutrition Training Commitments from Medical Schools
More than 50 institutions plan to expand nutrition education for future physicians beginning in 2026. The Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and of Education convened leaders…
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HHS and DEA Extend Telemedicine Prescribing Flexibilities Through 2026
Temporary extension maintains access to certain controlled medications. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in coordination with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), announced a fourth temporary…
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Circuit Court Upholds Residency Requirement for NJ Assisted Suicide
Judges ruled that assisted suicide is not a “fundamental right,” and removing residency restrictions opens up the state to become a hub for “suicide tourism.” A panel of…
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HHS Decertifies University of Miami’s Organ Procurement Organization
The organ recovery agency was found to have unsafe practices, was understaffed, and had poor training and paperwork errors. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is…
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HHS and FDA to Require Full Safety Disclosures in Drug Ads
Secretary Kennedy denounces pharmaceutical ads but does not advocate for ban. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began the process last week of rescinding a 1997 policy that…
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HHS to Increase Enforcement Against Health Data Blocking
The 21st Century Cures Act of 2016 mandated direct access to health data for American patients. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it will step…
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FDA Begins Daily Updates of Adverse Drug Event Reports
The new reporting schedule is intended to improve transparency and speed in detecting safety concerns. The Food and Drug Administration has started publishing daily updates from the FDA…
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FDA Approves New COVID-19 Vaccines with Restrictions
The emergency use authorization has been rescinded as the approval is for seniors and those who are high risk. The Food and Drug Administration set new limits for…
Read MoreHHS Secretary Responds to Pediatric Group’s COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines
The recommendations counter the CDC’s guidance for children and expose doctors to vaccine injury liability. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., responded to the American…
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