CMS Expands Access to Lifesaving Gene Therapies Through Innovative State Agreements
Participating states to test outcomes-based payments for sickle cell disease treatments, improving care while lowering long-term costs
HHS Applauds Dairy Industry’s Voluntary Commitment to Remove Artificial Food Dyes from Ice Cream by 2028
International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announcement on the dairy industry’s commitment to eliminate artificial food dyes from their ice creams.
ARPA-H Launches Program to Restore Brain Function and Return Patients to Independence
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), an agency HHS, today unveiled its groundbreaking Functional Repair of Neocortical Tissue
HHS Bans Illegal Aliens from Accessing its Taxpayer-Funded Programs
HHS announced a significant policy shift to restore compliance with federal law and ensure that taxpayer-funded program benefits intended for the American people are not diverted.
U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services Notify Harvard University’s Accreditor of Harvard’s Title VI Violation
HHS notified the New England Commission of Higher Education that Harvard University, is in violation of federal antidiscrimination laws
HHS’ Office for Civil Rights Settles HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule Investigation with a Behavioral Health Provider
OCR and Deer Oaks Behavioral Health Solution reach a settlement to resolve potential HIPAA violations.
DOJ-HHS False Claims Act Working Group
DOJ-HHS False Claims Act Working Group
Joint Task Force Letter to Harvard University Concerning Notice of Violation
The Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism sent a letter to Harvard University notifying them that they have violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
HHS’ Civil Rights Office Finds Harvard University in Violation of Federal Civil Rights Law
HHS Office for Civil Rights announced Harvard University violated Title VI by showing deliberate indifference towards harassment of Jewish and Israeli students.
Secretary Kennedy Celebrates Bold State Action in Oklahoma, Louisiana on Latest MAHA Tour
Oklahoma and Louisiana took bold action through state bills, executive orders, and SNAP waivers to advance the Make America Healthy Again agenda.
HHS’ Civil Rights Office Acts to Promote Fairness in Girls’ Sports
OCR Investigates Minnesota for Allowing Males to Compete in Sports Reserved for Females.
HHS’ Office for Civil Rights Works with North Carolina to Help Young Adult Living in a Hospital Move to the Community
Resolution Marks the 6th Voluntary Resolution in OCR’s Olmstead Initiative to Support Integration of Persons with Disabilities into Community Life.
HHS Secretary Kennedy, CMS Administrator Oz Secure Industry Pledge to Fix Broken Prior Authorization System
Health insurers pledged six key reforms aimed at cutting red tape, accelerating care decisions, and enhancing transparency for patients and providers.
HHS Investigates a Major Health System in Michigan to Safeguard Health Care Workers’ Conscience Rights
HHS launched an investigation of a major health system in Michigan
NIH to Fund Long-Term Health Studies for East Palestine After Train Disaster
NIH launched five-year, $10 million research initiative to assess the long-term health outcomes from the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.