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24 Jan 2012, 1:49 am
On his GoozNews website, journalist Merrill Goozner recently tackled the decision by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to overrule FDA scientists and ban the sale to minors of the over-the-counter morning-after contraception pill. [read post]
27 Feb 2017, 3:04 pm by Michel-Adrien
Too many politicians are answering legitimate economic and security fears with a poisonous and divisive manipulation of identity politics in an attempt to win votes,” said Salil Shetty, Secretary General of Amnesty International. [read post]
29 May 2024, 2:09 pm by NARF
H.R.8520 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to implement the Climate Ready Tribes Initiative. [read post]
25 Mar 2020, 3:41 pm by admin
Section 1135 Waiver Issues and COVID-19 (March 25, 2020):  On January 31, 2020, Secretary Alex Azar, of the US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), used his authority under the Public Health Service Act to declare a public health emergency in the United States.[1] Secretary Azar determined that a public health emergency had existed nationwide since January 27, 2020. [read post]
5 Sep 2023, 12:33 am by CMS
The Young Lawyers’ Committee (YLC) is constituted by young lawyers, trainees, policy workers, paralegals, and law students with a keen interest in human rights law, who work together to provide essential training and resources for young people considering a career in human rights. [read post]
25 Feb 2020, 3:00 pm by Debra A. McCurdy
The Trump Administration’s proposed fiscal year (FY) 2021 budget calls for significant cuts to federal health spending, including a 10% decrease in Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) discretionary spending in FY 2021 and a $1.6 trillion net reduction in health entitlements over the next decade. [read post]
18 Dec 2023, 9:50 am by Evangelina Cantu
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to develop policies related to the development and use of AI. [read post]
22 Jan 2011, 7:48 pm by Frank Pasquale
As of 1997, the "US Department of Labor had resources to review each employer-sponsored group health plan under its jurisdiction once every 300 years. [read post]
20 Jul 2021, 5:25 am by Jon L. Gelman
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced the availability of an estimated $103 million in American Rescue Plan funding over a three-year period to reduce burnout and promote mental health among the health workforce. [read post]
26 Mar 2009, 1:57 pm
The Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation have released a report which examines problems with the current system and proposes ways to improve the food safety functions at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to better protect the nation’s food supply. [read post]
13 Aug 2017, 9:30 pm by Cary Coglianese
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reportedly used funds appropriated for other purposes to create a public relations campaign aimed at promoting health care repeal legislation. [read post]
21 Sep 2009, 3:00 am
   From what he's seen it could dramatically cut down on E. coli infections.When he was Under Secretary of Food Safety, Raymond's friends back at the Nebraska Department of Health began reporting to him on the prevalence of Non-O157:H7 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli. [read post]
15 Jun 2016, 5:50 am by Jeremy Alexander and Nancy Halstead
  While the HIPAA Privacy Rule is not automatically suspended during a national or public health emergency, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) may waive certain provisions of HIPAA under the Project Bioshield Act of 2004 (PL 108-276) and section 1135(b)(7) of the Social Security Act. [read post]
17 Jan 2017, 2:50 pm by Dean Freeman
  The new regulations were first proposed in 2015 by Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell, who advocated for a shift toward care that is “person-centered. [read post]
2 Feb 2018, 8:57 am by Cynthia Marcotte Stamer
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to settle potential liability for potentially much higher Civil Monetary Penalties (CMPs) to OCR for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules violation charges under a voluntary resolution agreement illustrates the need for group health plans and their employer and other sponsors, fiduciaries, and vendors to make HIPAA compliance… [read post]
26 Feb 2013, 4:02 pm by Rodney Mesriani
Kindly see below: •    Director of Human Services for the District of Columbia – from 2001 to 2003•    Director of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services – from 2003 to 2007•    Special Assistant to the Secretary of Maryland’s Department of Transportation – from 2009 to 2011In addition to her humanitarian services, she also served at Maryland’s… [read post]
10 Oct 2014, 3:26 pm by Sabrina I. Pacifici
“This report provides a valuable resource for health regulatory and research agencies, and it empowers the public with information people can use to reduce exposure to cancer causing substances. [read post]
3 Nov 2023, 11:39 am by Rachel Casper
Cultural stigma, understanding symptoms, community support and resources are just a few examples where culture can impact our mental health and how we seek out help. [read post]
9 Jul 2012, 5:00 pm by Mandelman
Homeowner Crisis Resource Center – Includes tips on avoiding foreclosure. [read post]