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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Moyle v. United States, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has reiterated hospitals’ legal responsibilities under …
HHS Reinforces Hospitals’ Duty to Provide Emergency Care, Launches Spanish EMTALA Complaint Form Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bridging the healthcare gap for adults and youth transitioning out of …
HHS Expands Health Coverage for Incarcerated Individuals to Aid Transition Back to Communities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the motive of being better prepared for future pandemics, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Moderna roughly $176 million to aid …
US Health Authorities Fund Moderna’s Influenza Vaccine Development in Race Against Future Pandemics Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), recently announced more than $200 million in funding to support …
HHS Awards Over $200 Million to Enhance Care for Older Americans Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the digital landscape of health care, a ransom attack is not an unlikely tale of science fiction, but a prevalent threat for many providers. The U.S. …
A Wake-Up Call for Health Cybersecurity: Heritage Valley’s $950k Settlement Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The HHS Office of Climate Change and Health Equity (OCCHE) has released two case studies showcasing how Boston Medical Center and OhioHealth are utilizing the Inflation Reduction …
How Boston Medical Center and OhioHealth Leverage Inflation Reduction Act to Cut Carbon Emissions Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), has announced new funding opportunities totaling $31.4 million. …
HHS Allocates $31.4 Million to Enhance Behavioral Health for Underserved Populations Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) has announced up to $500 million in funding under Project NextGen to advance clinical trials of novel COVID-19 vaccines …
BARDA Allocates $500 Million for Innovative COVID-19 Vaccine Trials 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. — 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