Spurred by prevalence of anxiety and depressive disorders. The Department of Health and Human Services announced a fresh round of $20 billion for frontline healthcare providers dealing with…
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President Trump Signs Healthcare Executive Orders
One of the goals is to protect sick people from surprise medical bills. President Donald Trump unveiled a series of executive orders on Friday aimed at protecting those…
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President Unveils “America First Healthcare Plan”
Goals of more choice, lower costs, and better care. While in Charlotte, North Carolina this week, President Donald Trump unveiled his vision for American healthcare that puts “patients…
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CDC Rephrases Testing Guidelines
Previous language discouraged asymptomatic people from testing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated guidance last month on asymptomatic testing, “You do not necessarily need a test…
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Pandemic Takes Toll on Mental Health
Isolation harshest on young adults, poll shows. The health of young Americans has been harshly affected by the coronavirus pandemic, particularly in the area of mental health. A…
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CDC Report Underscores Mental Health Concerns
Health officials warning of the impact of COVID-19 measures. As the U.S. grapples with the effects of the shutdown during the pandemic, health experts have been identifying one…
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Secretary Azar Leading Delegation to Taiwan
The move is opposed by Beijing. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar will travel to Taiwan in the next few days to discuss the global response to…
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President Signs Executive Order on Foster Care
HHS to assist foster children adversely impacted by the pandemic. Earlier this week, President Trump signed an executive order designed to safeguard children’s welfare in the foster care…
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HHS Monitoring 60 National Virus Hotspots
“Cannot put this virus in a box,” Secretary Azar said. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said the ongoing U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic is focusing…
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HHS Leaders Cite Health Concerns Beyond Virus
Drug addiction, suicide, and unattended health screenings highlighted. During President Trump’s cabinet meeting last week, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and Assistant Secretary for Mental Health…
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