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.
HHS Takes Bold Step to Restore Public Trust in Vaccines by Reconstituting ACIP
HHS removed the 17 sitting members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) and will replace them with new members to restore public trust.
Jim O’Neill Sworn in as Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services
Today, Jim O’Neill was sworn in as the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) by Secretary Kennedy.
HHS Announces Paula M. Stannard as Director of the Office for Civil Rights
HHS announces the appointment of Paula M. Stannard as Director of the Office for Civil Rights
HHS Office for Civil Rights Settles HIPAA Ransomware Cybersecurity Investigation with Comstar, LLC
HHS and Comstar, LLC reached a settlement to resolve HIPAA violations from a ransomware breach that affected 585,621 individuals.
HHS Office for Civil Rights Settles HIPAA Security Rule Investigation with a Florida Health Care Provider
HHS settlement resolves investigation into potential HIPAA security rule failures exploited by a malicious insider.
Joint Statement with Argentina Health Minister
HHS Secretary Kennedy and Argentine Minister of Health Lugones issue joint statement about the withdrawal of the US and Argentina from the WHO.
OCR Releases Notice of Violation to Columbia University
OCR Releases Notice of Violation to Columbia University
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to Visit Argentina
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to Visit Argentina
HHS’ Civil Rights Office Finds Columbia University in Violation of Federal Civil Rights Law
HHS OCR finds Columbia University violated Title VI by failing to address harassment of Jewish students since October 7, 2023.