He points to conflicts of interest in retiring the group members. This week, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced that he is “retiring”…
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Supreme Court Grants DOGE Access to Social Security Data Systems
The majority said there is no evidence that DOGE would mishandle data. The Supreme Court ruled last week that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) may be allowed…
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HHS Partners with Argentina to Launch Alternative to WHO
The international health system will offer an alternative for pandemic preparedness. The Department of Health and Human Services announced that an “alternative international health system,” separate from the…
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FDA Commissioner Commits to Full Review of Abortion Pill
He responded to a request from Senator Hawley that highlighted new research on the dangers of mifepristone. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary has committed his agency…
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VA Simplifies Access to Community Health Care for Veterans
Policy change eliminates second-doctor review, giving Veterans faster access to non-VA medical providers. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently removed an administrative step to expedite Veterans’ access…
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DOD Inspector General Finds Tricare May Be Vastly Overpaying for Some Medical Procedures
Reports that differences could cause military families to pay much higher costs. The Inspector General (IG) of the Justice Department released a report reviewing the cost of medical…
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HHS Issues Report from President’s MAHA Commission
The health secretary says policy recommendations will be issued over the next 100 days. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a preliminary health assessment last…
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VA Distributes Funding for Veteran Suicide Prevention
The funds support clinical and emergency services at local levels. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced last week that it is distributing $50 million toward veteran suicide…
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FDA Launches Chemical Review System to Ensure Food Safety
The agency will use a systematic evaluation of ingredients currently in the food supply. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new, proactive approach to reviewing…
Read MoreNIH and CMS Launch Data Initiative on Autism and Chronic Disease Research
HHS secretary says the partnership is “pulling back the curtain” to uncover the roots of chronic illnesses. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Medicare…
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