The addition of Press 1 increased successful calls per day by 22.7 percent since 2022. This week, Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough highlighted the increased use of the…
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House Committee Sues Attorney General for Biden Interview Audio Recordings
Majority members maintain the audio is needed to cross-reference the transcripts. The House Judiciary Committee filed a lawsuit to force Attorney General Merrick Garland to turn over the…
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FDA Panel Votes Against First Proposed MDMA-Based Drug
Available data did not show a benefit to the PTSD patients for which it was intended. This week, a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel voted against…
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FTC Notifies BetterHelp Customers About Refund Eligibility
The company agreed to a settlement regarding the use and sharing of consumers’ health information. The Federal Trade Commissioner (FTC) announced that around 800,000 people will be receiving…
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USAF Updates Mental Health Rules
New policy intended to expedite the treatment of airmen and prioritize their well-being. The U.S. Air Force has revised its mental health protocols, allowing airmen to pursue treatment…
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Panel Recommends FAA Drop Therapy Disclosure Requirement for Pilots
Says requirement “leads to healthcare avoidance” for high-stress workers. A panel of experts recommended that the Federal Aviation Commission (FAA) should drop the disclosure requirement for pilots and…
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Education Secretary Announces Funding to Hawaii Schools for Wildfire Recovery
Funding will support mental health, trauma-recovery training, academic counselors, relief staff, student transportation, and other assistance. President Biden’s administration announced a grant of over $2 million to the…
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Representative Introduces Resolution to Remove President Under 25th Amendment
He cites the description of the special counsel in the report on the handling of classified documents. Representative Ken Buck of Colorado introduced a resolution on Monday that…
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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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VA Announces Grants for Veteran Suicide Prevention
The community-based organizations provide support, screenings, and case management. The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced the availability of $52.5 million in funding for grants to organizations focused…
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