HHS and USDA launch joint initiative to address chronic disease by standardizing food labeling and improving consumer transparency. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and…
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HHS Launches Initiative to Reform Organ Transplant System
The HRSA investigation showed “disturbing“ practices by a major organ procurement organization. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) issued a report on the investigation into the organ…
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U.S. Withdraws from Enhanced WHO Pandemic International Health Regulations
President Trump issued an executive order in January to begin the year-long process of withdrawal from the organization. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.,…
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HHS Bans Illegal Immigrants from Public Health Benefits
Health secretary advocates for updated interpretation of policies implemented by PRWORA. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the interpretation of the 1998 Personal Responsibility…
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Federal Agencies Warn Harvard Could Lose Accreditation Over Civil Rights Violations
Education and Health Departments cite violation of federal antidiscrimination laws, notify the accreditor of Harvard’s alleged noncompliance with Title VI. The U.S. Departments of Education and of Health…
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HHS Secretary Announces More State SNAP Programs Joining MAHA
Oklahoma and Louisiana are the most recent adopters of healthier options. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., has been touring the United States on a…
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HHS Secretary and CMS Administrator Commit to Prior Authorization Reforms
They announced major private-sector pledges to reduce delays and burdens in health coverage approvals. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Centers for Medicare…
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DOJ Charges Over 300 for Participation in Healthcare Fraud
HHS secretary says that eliminating health care fraud facilitates making care “accessible and affordable to all Americans.” The Justice Department announced that the 2025 National Health Care Fraud…
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Administration Officials Announce Study of Long-Term Effects of East Palestine Train Derailment
The vice president, HHS secretary, and NIH director announced the health outcome initiative together Vice President JD Vance, a native of Ohio, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert…
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USDA Approves States‘ Waivers for SNAP Bans on Candy and Soda
The department authorized Indiana, Arkansas, Idaho, Utah, Iowa, and Nebraska to exclude “unhealthy” foods. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins signed federal waivers last week for the states of…
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