Department Of Health And Human Services
FDA launches online database for chemical contaminant levels in food
The FDA unveiled the Chemical Contaminants Transparency Tool, a searchable online database that provides a list of chemical contaminant types and levels used to evaluate possible harm in foods meant for human consumption.
Famed CDC journal goes unpublished amid HHS communications freeze
The CDC’s primary medical journal for disseminating public health information went unpublished this week — seemingly for the first time ever — amid a communications freeze issued by HHS to the nation’s various health agencies.
HHS invests $60 million to expand hours at community health centers
The Health Resources and Services Administration announced $60 million in funding to expand the hours of operation for 125 community health centers and improve access to health care services.
Oncologists: Surgeon General’s 'bold statement' elevates conversation about alcohol, cancer
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA, issued an advisory today that includes several recommendations designed to reduce the impact of alcohol on cancer incidence and mortality.
Biden proposes Medicare, Medicaid cover weight-loss drugs for obesity
On Tuesday, the Biden-Harris administration proposed a rule that would require Medicare and Medicaid to cover anti-obesity medications.
Almost 59 million US adults reported a mental illness in 2023
Nearly 23% of U.S. adults — or approximately 58.7 million — reported some type of mental illness during 2023, according to results from a national survey on mental health and substance use released by HHS.
RPA: Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule cut should be mostly neutral for nephrology
Proposed changes released earlier this month by CMS to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2025 should have a minimal impact on payments to nephrologists, according to a summary by the Renal Physicians Association.
‘It really does save lives’: Millions reached out to 988 crisis lifeline in past 2 years
Since the launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in 2022, counselors have answered more than 10 million calls, texts and chats from people seeking help for suicidal thoughts and mental health crises, according to HHS officials.
CMS proposes cutting physician payments for fifth straight year
CMS has released its proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, or PFS, which includes a 2.93% cut in physician payments from the previous year, according to a press release.
COVID-19 public education campaign by HHS saved more than 50,000 lives
The “We Can Do This” COVID-19 public education campaign by HHS resulted in an additional 55.9 million COVID-19 vaccines administered in the United States, saving tens of thousands of lives, research showed.