Department Of Health And Human Services
SAMHSA releases 2021 survey on mental health, substance use
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration announced the results of its annual national survey on drug use and health for 2021.
HHS assistant secretary: Action plan for primary health care is ‘proceeding really well’
WASHINGTON — HHS officials are working on an action plan that will improve access to primary care and support the integration of behavioral, environmental, oral and reproductive health care services.
HHS proposes new protections to boost care coordination, confidentiality for those with SUD
HHS has proposed changes to a regulation that protects patient privacy and records concerning treatment related to substance use challenges from unauthorized disclosures. According to a release from HHS, the move was made through the Office for Civil Rights and SAMHSA.
AMA calls on Congress to prevent cuts to Medicare physician payment system
The AMA is calling on Congress to prevent cuts to the Medicare physician payment system following the HHS’ and CMS’ finalization of the 2023 Physician Fee Schedule.
Biden announces final rule to fix Affordable Care Act’s ‘family glitch’
President Joe Biden announced that the Treasury Department is finalizing a fix for the “family glitch” in the Affordable Care Act, which will allow more than 1 million Americans to gain or have more affordable insurance starting Nov. 1.
COVID-19 vaccines prevented more than 300K deaths among Medicare beneficiaries in 2021
In the United States, COVID-19 vaccinations may have prevented more than 650,000 hospitalizations and 300,000 deaths among Medicare beneficiaries in 2021, according to a new report from HHS.
HHS expands pool of providers who can administer monkeypox vaccine
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra has amended the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act declaration, expanding the pool of providers authorized to administer vaccines against smallpox and monkeypox.
HHS’ primary care initiative looks to enhance health equity
Health officials leading the HHS Initiative to Strengthen Primary Health Care plan to submit an initial action plan to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra by the end of September.
HHS awards more than $155M for primary care training expansion
The HHS announced more than $155 million in awards for primary care and dental residency programs through the Health Resources and Services Administration, or HRSA.
HHS: SCOTUS ruling on EPA’s power to limit carbon emissions ‘is a public health disaster’
In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to set federal air pollution standards for power plants under the Clean Air Act.