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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), recently announced a new rule that will decrease costs for …
New HHS Rule Promises Reduced Child Care Costs and Expanded Options for American Families Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched several initiatives to confront the growing crisis in direct care worker shortages. Through the Administration for …
Revamping the Care System: New US Initiatives Aim to Retain Vital Direct Care Workforce Amidst Rising Demand Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office on Women’s Health (OWH) recently celebrated the winners of the final phase in the Reducing Disparities in …
Innovative Programs Making Strides Towards Reducing Disparities in Breastfeeding Across the U.S. Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On February 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an injection of $36.9 million to catalyze behavioral health services across America. The …
Behavioral Health Services Set to Expand Nationwide Thanks to HHS $36.9 Million Funding Boost Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently released two reports to Congress detailing the state of compliance with the …
HHS Reports Highlight Ongoing Struggle with Healthcare Data Breaches and HIPAA Compliance Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move aimed at better understanding and addressing the experiences of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) children in the child welfare system, the U.S. Department of Health …
New Rule Proposed to Enhance Data Collection on Native American Children in Child Welfare System Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a settlement with Maryland-based Green Ridge Behavioral Health, LLC. The agreement was reached after a ransomware …
Green Ridge Behavioral Health Settles with HHS Over HIPAA Violations Following Ransomware Attack Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Gearing up against the pervasive crisis of homelessness, the Biden-Harris administration, in an unprecedented move, is joining hands with states across the country. A new initiative is …
Biden-Harris Pacts with the States: A Bold Move Towards Addressing Homelessness Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move to strengthen patient confidentiality and improve care for those struggling with substance use disorders (SUD), the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) …
New Rule Enhances Patient Confidentiality in Substance Use Disorder Treatment Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As cyber threats in the healthcare sector continue to escalate, a stark reminder emerges with the settlement of a malicious insider cybersecurity investigation involving Montefiore Medical Center. …
Unforeseen Insider Cyber Attack Costs NYC Non-profit Hospital $4.75 Million in HHS Settlement Read More