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28 Feb 2009, 6:54 pm
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius accepted President Obama's request to become his secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). [read post]
19 Nov 2008, 6:21 pm
CNN reports that Tom Daschle, a former Senator and Obama endorser, will head the Department of Health and Human Services in the new administration. [read post]
13 Feb 2010, 1:39 pm
Health and Human Services Secretary Sebelius and the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, David Blumenthal, announced the HITECH funding under the ARRA for State Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) and Regional Extension Center (RECs) across the country.The White House Press Release provides a detailed list of HIEs and RECs receiving grants. [read post]
8 Jun 2010, 5:32 am
In the letter, the Secretary and AG described their plans for increased enforcement activities: First, the President has directed the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to cut the improper payment rate, which tracks fraud, waste and abuse in the Medicare Fee for Service program, in half by 2012. [read post]
1 May 2012, 9:38 am
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued technical guidance regarding medical loss ratio (MLR) requirements in the form of a questions and answers bulletin issued by the Office of Oversight.The MLR requires health insurers to submit reports to the HHS Secretary and spend 80% or 85% of all premium dollars on medical care or activities that improve health care quality or provide rebates to customers. [read post]
1 May 2012, 9:38 am
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued technical guidance regarding medical loss ratio (MLR) requirements in the form of a questions and answers bulletin issued by the Office of Oversight.The MLR requires health insurers to submit reports to the HHS Secretary and spend 80% or 85% of all premium dollars on medical care or activities that improve health care quality or provide rebates to customers. [read post]
18 Sep 2009, 6:23 am
"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Obama administration announced a $25 million medical malpractice initiative Thursday as part of its plan to rein in skyrocketing health care costs.HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says 1 percent of health care costs are attributable to malpractive premiums.The program, administered by the Department of Health and Human Services, will fund grants of up to $3 million awarded [read post]
7 Jan 2009, 3:52 am
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a plan to establish a set of five year prevention targets to reduce health care-associated infections (HAIs). [read post]
13 Apr 2010, 8:43 am
Department of Health and Human Services. [read post]
24 Aug 2009, 10:01 am
Today the Department of Health and Human Services' final regulations governing the new Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) security breach notification requirements were published in the Federal Register. [read post]
25 Jun 2019, 10:51 am
The order directs various federal agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to put forward policy changes to give patients more information about their health care pricing. [read post]
14 Oct 2011, 2:27 pm
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced plans today to halt implementation of the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act. [read post]
14 Oct 2011, 2:27 pm
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced plans today to halt implementation of the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act. [read post]
15 Jun 2022, 3:59 pm
Department of Health & Human Services (“HHS”) issued guidance advising that covered health care providers and health plans (covered entities) can provide audio-only telehealth services as long as they are compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules (HIPAA Rules). [read post]
27 Mar 2012, 6:21 am
Health insurance premium increases in nine states have been deemed “unreasonable” under the rate review authority granted the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced on March 22. [read post]
3 May 2010, 3:51 am
The past two weeks brought several notable healthcare developments, as the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) continued preparations for implementation of the new healthcare reform law – Public Law (PL) 111-148.CRS OUTLINES REGULATORY PROCESS:On April 13, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) – which serves as Congress’ research arm – issued a report reaffirming the notion that although the legislative battle on… [read post]
3 May 2010, 3:51 am
The past two weeks brought several notable healthcare developments, as the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) continued preparations for implementation of the new healthcare reform law – Public Law (PL) 111-148.CRS OUTLINES REGULATORY PROCESS:On April 13, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) – which serves as Congress’ research arm – issued a report reaffirming the notion that although the legislative battle on… [read post]
27 Jan 2016, 9:59 pm
Department of Health & Human Services and Director Francis S. [read post]
Dr. Elisabeth Hagen Nominated to be U.S. Department of Agriculture's Under Secretary for Food Safety
25 Jan 2010, 4:44 pm
Department of Agriculture's Under Secretary for Food Safety. [read post]
5 Mar 2012, 8:30 am
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently published an interim final rule with comment period entitled “Administrative Simplification: Adoption of Standards for Health Care Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs) and Remittance Advice. [read post]
