Nearly half of prescription prices rose higher than the rate of inflation between 2022 and 2023. President Donald Trump sent letters to over a dozen pharmaceutical companies at…
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HHS Secretary Pulls $500 Million from mRNA Vaccine Research
Biomedical research will continue with a focus on whole-virus vaccines and novel platforms. U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. revoked $500 million in mRNA vaccine development contracts…
Read MoreHHS Launches $100 Million Pilot Program for Hepatitis C Testing and Research
Secretary Kennedy announced available funding for communities with large homeless populations. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a $100 million pilot program for Hepatitis C…
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Federal Agencies Move to Define Ultra-Processed Foods
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…
Read MoreHHS 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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