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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) have launched a global challenge aimed at catalyzing scientific breakthroughs to improve …
USDA and FFAR Launch $2 Million Innovation Challenge to Tackle Nutrition, Climate, and Equity Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has awarded over $11 million to 15 organizations to establish …
HHS Awards $11 Million to Establish New Rural Residency Programs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the extension of its contract with Oracle Health for an additional 11 months. This move aims to advance …
VA Extends Contract with Oracle Health to Modernize Electronic Health Records Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has recently revealed the champions of the 2024 Engage Every Student Recognition Program. The spotlight this year are 13 non-profit organizations and …
Engage Every Student: Department of Education Honors 2024 Champions of High-Quality Afterschool Learning Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) announced the recipients of $64.8 million in funding for housing programs under the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund. …
Pennsylvania Allocates $64.8 Million to Boost Affordable Housing Efforts Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a recent analysis by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Office of the Actuary, projections were made concerning National Health Expenditures (NHE) and health …
Projected Health Expenditures to Rise Consistently Over the Next Decade, Outpacing GDP Growth Read More
NEWTOWN, PA — EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) has acquired Odysseus Data Services, Inc., a leading company in health data analytics. This acquisition aims to enhance EPAM’s capabilities in transforming …
EPAM Systems Acquires Health Data Analytics Firm Odysseus Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has launched a revamped IRS Careers website, aiming to connect job seekers with opportunities at the agency. This update is part of …
IRS Unveils Modernized Careers Website to Boost Recruitment Efforts Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Syphilis rates in the United States have surged over the past decade, affecting all populations. In response, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has formed …
HHS Task Force Addresses Rising Syphilis Rates with New Testing Guidelines Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced significant changes to its home loan program, allowing eligible Veterans, active-duty service members, and surviving spouses to pay for certain …
VA Updates Home Loan Rules to Help Veterans Compete in Housing Market Read More