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With midterms looming, HHS and states at odds over cause of lagging Obamacare signups

Trump administration officials point to their work on fraud as the reason for dropoffs while states and insurers blame higher premiums.

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May 25 • 4:00 PM EDT • Health • politico.com
HHSAA announces 12-person Hawaii high school Hall of Honor class of 2026

Group to be formally inducted at banquet on May 31

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May 25 • 11:00 AM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
HHS launches AI-backed health fraud crackdown

The department will use AI to examine audits from states and other federal grant recipients, and potentially withhold funds if they aren’t able to fix errors.

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May 22 • 6:53 AM EDT • Health • healthcaredive.com
US HHS Launches AI Initiative to Detect Fraud and Waste in Health Programs

May 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department ⁠of ⁠Health and Human Services ⁠said on Thursday it has launched a new AI-led initiative to review annual audits to strengthen oversight ‌across federally funded health ‌programs amid concerns around widespread fraud. The program, called ⁠the Audit ...

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May 21 • 12:43 PM EDT • Health • usnews.com
Cannabis Business Leans on Schedule III Listing, Asks US Tax Court to Recognize 280E Refunds for Prior Years

The IRS can’t dispute that medical cannabis falls outside the meaning of Schedule I or II ‘without contradicting the president, the acting attorney general and HHS,’ the company says.

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May 21 • 11:56 AM EDT • Business • cannabisbusinesstimes.com
HHS warns of children’s screen time use, citing impact on sleep, mental health

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warned about children’s screen time in an advisory released Wednesday, citing impacts on sleep and mental health. The “Surgeon General’s Warn…

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May 20 • 11:00 PM EDT • Health • thehill.com
Hendersonville's Addison Reid leads WNC spring sports playoff top performers

Hendersonville's Addison Reid scored two goals in the 3rd round, leading Week 13 WNC high school spring sports girls top performers.

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May 20 • 1:31 PM EDT • Sports • citizen-times.com
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Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it

The Senate advanced legislation Tuesday that seeks to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran war, as a growing number of Republicans defied the president's wishes.

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May 19 • 6:02 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Secretary Kennedy Brings ‘Take Back Your Health’ Tour to California, Highlights Microbiome Research and Addiction Recovery

HHS Secretary Kennedy traveled to California for his “Take Back Your Health” tour where he visited the City of Hope cancer center and met with local officials.

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May 18 • 9:43 PM EDT • Health • hhs.gov
HHS Announces Restructuring of its Office for Civil Rights

HHS announced a reorganization of its Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

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May 18 • 3:00 PM EDT • Health • hhs.gov
At least 21 sickened by salmonella in Michigan. What MDHHS is saying

One person in Washington has died from the outbreak tied to ducklings and chicks in backyard flocks.

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May 18 • 11:38 AM EDT • Health • lansingstatejournal.com
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Public Health Law and Policy Experts Urge Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Reject the Latest Effort to Destabilize Childhood Vaccines | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University

In comments filed on May 19th, a group of public health and administrative law scholars urged HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reject a petition seeking to dramatically expand the scope of the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986.

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May 18 • 11:37 AM EDT • Health • publichealth.gwu.edu
The Impact of Proposed Changes to the HIPAA Security Rule for Business Associates

A final rule updating the HIPAA Security Rule is due for release as early as May 2026. According to HHS/OCR, the modifications to the Security Rule will The final rule implementing changes to the HIPAA Security Rule is due in May 2026. The final rule will have major implications for business associates of HIPAA-covered entities.

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May 18 • 11:27 AM EDT • Business • hipaajournal.com
North Dakota launches initiative focused on suicide prevention support and training for rural healthcare providers | Health and Human Services North Dakota

North Dakota is launching a new rural healthcare suicide prevention initiative aimed at strengthening follow-up care and closing critical gaps after suicide risk is identified. The effort follows recommendations from the North Dakota Suicide Fatality Review Commission and supports the Zero Suicide framework across rural and tribal healthcare systems.The initiative will support rural and tribal healthcare providers in implementing standardized suicide risk screening, follow-up care after suicide attempts and improved referral pathways into mental health and behavioral healthcare services.

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May 15 • 9:00 PM EDT • Health • hhs.nd.gov
The State of Rural Hospitals in the U.S, 2012-2023

ASPE’s Office of Health Policy has developed an Issue Brief modeling the key determinants of rural hospital closure or conversion as well as an interactive Rural Hospital Dashboard to highlight key characteristics and trends among rural hospitals. The Issue Brief uses a Cox proportional hazards model to identify low occupancy rates, for-profit ownership and proximity to an urban county as key determinants of closure or conversion to outpatient only facilities.

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May 15 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • aspe.hhs.gov
Michigan Health Department releases findings about project on contaminants in firefighters’ blood

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has released findings from a project to determine concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in blood of Michigan firefighters.

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May 15 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • clickondetroit.com
Trump’s Vape Fallout Grows, Two Admin Officials Now Gone

The FDA commissioner and a top HHS spokesman have resigned following the recent authorization of fruit-flavored vapes.

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May 13 • 4:27 PM EDT • Politics • nymag.com
Trump administration freezes Medicare enrollments for new home health care, hospice providers

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is placing a moratorium on new Medicare enrollments from home health care and hospice providers, as part of the Trump administration’s effort…

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May 13 • 1:20 PM EDT • Health • thehill.com
HHS Announces Heartland Forward MOU to Advance Maternal Health

HHS Announces Heartland Forward MOU to Advance Maternal Health

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May 13 • 7:49 AM EDT • Health • hhs.gov
HHSC Highlights Available Resources During Older Texans Month | Texas Health and Human Services

HHSC is observing Older Texans Month by promoting resources available to help people live well as they age.

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May 12 • 2:44 PM EDT • Health • hhs.texas.gov
HHS expands access to Parent-Child Interaction Therapy through telehealth | Health and Human Services North Dakota

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) FamilyFirst Services now offers Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) through telehealth by an approved provider to eligible families.Parent-Child Interaction Therapy is an evidence-based program for children ages 2 to 7 and their parents or caregivers. It is designed to improve child behavior, strengthen parenting skills and build healthier parent-child relationships.

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May 12 • 2:27 PM EDT • Health • hhs.nd.gov
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HHS launches competition to support community care hubs working with health care providers

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living has launched the first phase of its Health at Home Challenge, a competition to support community care networks that have partnered with health care providers supporting dually eligible Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.

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May 12 • 11:20 AM EDT • Health • aha.org
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: HHSAA wraps up state championships

Four different sports will crown their state championships this week to wrap up the school year in high school sports.

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May 11 • 4:57 PM EDT • Sports • alohastatedaily.com
Secretary Kennedy Takes ‘Take Back Your Health’ Tour to Ohio, Driving Prevention-First Strategy to Make America Healthy Again

CLEVELAND—MAY 11, 2026— HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. visited Ohio this week as part of his “Take Back Your Health”.

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May 11 • 12:48 PM EDT • Health • hhs.gov
Health Officials Say "Country is Prepared" to Deal with Hantavirus

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Oz tells reporters in the Oval Office that the country is prepared to deal with the Hantavirus outbreak and treat the disease, despite cuts to federal agencies. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy also says the CDC has been on it from day one and has been in contact with officials in Nebraska dealing with people exposed to the virus. "We have this under control, and we're not worried about it," Kennedy says. The secretary also disputes that it took four days after the World Health Organization issued an alert for the U.S. to follow suit. "It's just not true," he says.

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May 11 • 12:36 PM EDT • Health • c-span.org
DHHS Assistant Secretary for Health speaks after hantavirus passengers arrive in Omaha

Admiral Brian Christine, MD, with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services spoke at a news conference Monday morning.

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May 11 • 10:35 AM EDT • Health • wowt.com
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the new food pyramid

Brian Christine, Assistant Secretary for Health and Head of the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, delivers some remarks during the celebration of the unveiling of the new food pyramid at the HHS Headquarters, Washington D.C, Jan. 8, 2026. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul)

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May 11 • 9:39 AM EDT • Health • dvidshub.net
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the new food pyramid

U.S. Health and Human Service (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hosts U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins at the HHS Headquarters for the celebration of a major announcement. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary kicked off the event. Speakers included Kelly Loeffler, United States Administrator of the Small Business Administration, Jay Bhattacharya, Director of the National Institutes of Health of the United States, Ben Carson, National Advisor for Nutrition, Health, and Housing at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Jim O’Neill, United States Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services, Brian Christine, Assistant Secretary for Health and Head of the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and Kyle Diamantas, Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (USDA photo by Christophe Paul)

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Trump administration launches moms.gov to support pregnant women and families

The initiative falls under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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May 11 • 8:45 AM EDT • Health • komonews.com
Jalen Brunson celebrates Knicks’ win with daughter, wife in heartwarming playoff moment

Knicks star Jalen Brunson was captured sweetly celebrating the win with his family after he put up 22 points in 28 minutes in Game 4.

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May 11 • 12:12 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump Administration Launches Moms.Gov for New and Expecting Mothers

On Mother’s Day, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launched Moms.gov, a groundbreaking website for new and expecting mothers.

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May 10 • 6:03 AM EDT • Health • hhs.gov
Women encouraged to prioritize their health and well-being | Health and Human Services North Dakota

May 10-16, which overlaps Mother’s Day, is recognized as National Women’s Health Week. This year, the federal Office of Women’s Health and North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) are promoting the theme: “Prevention, Innovation, and Impact: A New Era in Women’s Health,” and focusing attention on prevention and early detection of women’s health issues, chronic diseases and science-based care.

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May 8 • 9:15 PM EDT • Health • hhs.nd.gov
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Hen Hud Sports Roundup

Covering May 1-7, 2026 > Flag Football, Softball, Baseball, Girls Lacrosse, Boys Lacrosse, Track and Field, Other Results, College Watch

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May 8 • 3:07 PM EDT • Sports • peekskillherald.com
AP report: Americans who owe significant child support will have their U.S. passports revoked

Under the new policy, HHS will inform the State Department of all past-due payments of more than $2,500 and parents in that group with passports will have their documents revoked, the department said.

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May 7 • 3:43 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
FDA's New Playbook: Lots of Media Announcements but Not Much Rulemaking

WASHINGTON (AP) — In one of his first major announcements as health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called a news conference to unveil a plan to “phase out” synthetic food dyes. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary opened the event by saying his agency was “removing all ...

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May 7 • 9:06 AM EDT • Health • usnews.com
Davids Announces Funding to Improve Healthcare Access in Kansas’ Third District

Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $2.6 million to Health Partnership Clinic to expand access to primary care, dental care, and behavioral health services in the greater Kansas City area.

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May 6 • 9:46 AM EDT • Health • davids.house.gov
HHS tackles ‘overmedication’

The cruise ship hantavirus outbreak, 988 staffing problems, and more health news from Morning Rounds

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May 6 • 7:49 AM EDT • Health • statnews.com
RFK Jr. unveils campaign for ‘deprescribing’ antidepressants

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Kr. on Monday announced his new initiative boost “deprescribing” psychiatric medications, during a MAHA Institute summit on m…

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May 5 • 2:05 PM EDT • Health • thehill.com
HHSC Shares Nutrition and Wellness Resources During Third Annual Healthy Texan Week | Texas Health and Human Services

HHSC is kicking off its third annual Healthy Texan Week by highlighting resources that encourage Texans to embrace healthy living.

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May 4 • 5:28 PM EDT • Health • hhs.texas.gov
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HHS recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month, encourages small steps to support well-being | Health and Human Services North Dakota

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is highlighting the importance of mental health, while encouraging individuals to take small, manageable steps to support their overall well-being.Gov. Kelly Armstrong has issued a proclamation recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month across North Dakota.This year, HHS is promoting a “Healthy Habit Exchange” approach and encouraging North Dakotans to make simple, everyday changes that can positively impact mental health.

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May 4 • 4:45 PM EDT • Health • hhs.nd.gov
HHS Launches MAHA Action Plan to Curb Psychiatric Overprescribing

HHS laid out a new action plan to curb psychiatric overprescribing at a MAHA Institute summit on mental health and overmedicalization.

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May 4 • 4:30 PM EDT • Health • hhs.gov
Cherie DeVaux becomes first female trainer to win Kentucky Derby
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May 2 • 7:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Hunnicutt, national wellness leader, joins North Dakota’s rural health transformation effort | Health and Human Services North Dakota

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced Dr. David Hunnicutt, as a Rural Health Transformation Program strategist. Hunnicutt brings more than two decades of nationally recognized leadership to this role, having served 20 years as CEO of WELCOA—one of the largest and most influential corporate health and wellness organizations in the U.S. As principal of his own consulting firm, he spent seven years partnering with Dakota Medical Foundation (DMF) and the Impact Institute to design and launch initiatives that elevate leaders across North Dakota and strengthen the state’s capacity for long-term community well-being.

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May 1 • 3:20 PM EDT • Health • hhs.nd.gov
Gov. Abbott, HHSC Announce $56 Million in Federal Funding for Rural Health Care Providers to Modernize Equipment, Infrastructure | Texas Health and Human Services

Gov. Abbott announced HHSC is making $56 million in federal funding available to rural health care providers. As part of the Rural Texas Strong plan, the grant opportunity will help health care providers update critical equipment and infrastructure.

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May 1 • 3:18 PM EDT • Health • hhs.texas.gov
State Health Department Begins to Prepare Medicaid Patients for New Work Requirements

As Montana nears its July 1 deadline to begin implementing new community engagement requirements for Medicaid expansion enrollees, the state’s Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is hosting informational webinars to inform patients of the changes. During the first webinar Tuesday afternoon, Jessie Counts, human services executive director for the department, went […]

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Apr 30 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • flatheadbeacon.com
FDA Releases Results from Largest-Ever Testing of Infant Formula in the U.S.

FDA announced results from the largest and most rigorous examination ever conducted focused on chemical contaminants in infant formula available on the U.S. market.

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Apr 29 • 9:47 AM EDT • Health • hhs.gov
Radiologists implore HHS to punish payers who undermine surprise-billing protections

Over 100 specialty societies and state medical associations wrote to Health and Human Services and other departments to voice their growing frustration with the No Surprises Act.

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Apr 29 • 4:27 AM EDT • Business • radiologybusiness.com
Takeaways from the latest California governor’s debate

Eight candidates seeking to become California’s next governor met for an unwieldy debate Tuesday, where the candidates discussed their plans to make the state more affordable and sought to gain ground in an unsettled field. Xavier Becerra emphasized his past jobs as HHS secretary and California attorney general. But he also put aside a nice guy reputation with a few shots at his opponents. San Joe Mayor Matt Mahan pushed back on California’s gas tax, calling it regressive and arguing that rural and working-class Californians pay more to protect the roads than “wealthy EV owners.” And he said everyone else on stage had healthcare wrong.

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Apr 28 • 10:36 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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US Seeks New Nominees for Key Preventive Health Panel

By Deena Beasley April 28 (Reuters) - ⁠The ⁠U.S. Department of ⁠Health and Human Services, overseen by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., on Tuesday asked ‌for nominations to the ‌influential task force that decides ⁠which ⁠preventive medical care is provided at no cost to patients. The Preventive ...

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Apr 28 • 8:39 PM EDT • Health • usnews.com
Xavier Becerra wants to talk about his experience. So do his rivals for California governor

In the wake of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s exit from the governor’s race, Xavier Becerra’s campaign is drawing support as a potential safe harbor for Democrats lacking a clear front-runner. Becerra offers a long record in state and federal government as well as a steady, if understated, presence amid a race shaken by scandal. The question now is how he’ll withstand increased scrutiny from voters and rivals, particularly over his record at HHS and criticism from both inside and outside former President Joe Biden’s administration.

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Apr 28 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
FDA Accelerates Action on Treatments for Serious Mental Illness Following Executive Order

President Trump issued an Executive Order directing HHS to accelerate access to treatments for patients with serious mental illness.

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Apr 24 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • hhs.gov
Abbott, HHSC announce $60M plan to improve rural health

Gov. Greg Abbott and HHSC unveiled $60 million in federal funding to help rural hospital districts expand prevention, wellness and chronic disease programs across Texas.

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Apr 23 • 3:24 PM EDT • Health • kxan.com
7 hearings in 7 days: The takeaways from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s week of congressional testimony
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Apr 23 • 1:28 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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HHS Regional Director Visits FAU to Witness Health Impact in Action

FAU hosted HHS regional director and alumna Samantha Brown-Parks, M.D., to its Boca Raton campus for a visit highlighting workforce training, research and community health initiatives.

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Apr 23 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • fau.edu
4 takeaways from Health Secretary RFK Jr.'s gauntlet of congressional hearings

In his testimony to various committees in the Senate and the House over multiple days, Kennedy was tasked with defending President Donald Trump’s proposed 2027 budget, which would boost defense spending while cutting more than 12% of funding from the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Apr 22 • 7:20 PM EDT • Health • pbs.org
4 takeaways from Health Secretary RFK Jr.'s gauntlet of congressional hearings

In his testimony to various committees in the Senate and the House over multiple days, Kennedy was tasked with defending President Donald Trump’s proposed 2027 budget, which would boost defense spending while cutting more than 12% of funding from the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Apr 22 • 7:20 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
HHS rejects publication of study showing Covid-19 vaccines prevent hospitalizations, ER visits

Covid-19 vaccines roughly halved the chances that a US adult would need to visit the emergency room or be hospitalized with their infections last fall and winter, according to two sources familiar with the findings of a new study. But you won’t hear about it from the agency that led the research: the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Apr 22 • 3:33 PM EDT • Health • cnn.com
NBA Mock Draft 3.0: Darryn Peterson to the Thunder? Here's what happens if the lottery brings us chaos
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Apr 22 • 11:25 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
WATCH LIVE: RFK Jr. testifies on Trump's HHS budget request before Senate committees
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Apr 22 • 8:37 AM EDT • Health • pbs.org
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On Capitol Hill, RFK Jr. defends vaccine policies, ongoing shakeups

US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had another long day on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, with lawmakers questioning him on his vaccine views, agency shakeups and a proposed budget that would slash HHS spending on medical research and public health.

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Apr 21 • 6:51 PM EDT • Health • cnn.com
Key GOP senators push back on Trump’s plan to cut NIH, reorganize HHS

Lawmakers seem poised to reject cuts to biomedical research and public health spending for a second straight year.

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Apr 21 • 4:59 PM EDT • Health • statnews.com
ARPA-H announces first research teams for $139 million initiative to transform behavioral health and bring new, more precise and effective treatments to Americans

The EVIDENT initiative builds on the Trump Administration’s executive order to accelerate medical treatments for serious mental illness.

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Apr 21 • 12:43 PM EDT • Health • hhs.gov
Seven Key Moments: Hearing with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Republicans emphasized the importance of expanding access to health care for Americans – particularly...

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Apr 21 • 12:40 PM EDT • Health • waysandmeans.house.gov
Recent HHS Leadership Changes Impacting Public Health

Get a rundown of recent HHS leadership changes that impact public health, including to CDC director, ACIP, and the U.S. Surgeon General.

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Apr 20 • 10:00 AM EDT • Health • astho.org
Newsom demands answers from RFK Jr. over past comments about Black children on ADHD meds being ‘re-parented’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Friday said he demands answers from Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding comments the secretary made in an interview in 2024…

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Apr 17 • 10:08 PM EDT • Health • thehill.com
Secretary Kennedy Appoints Casey B. Mulligan as HHS Chief Economist and Regulatory Officer

HHS appoints Casey B. Mulligan, PhD, as Chief Economist and Chief Regulatory Officer.

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Apr 17 • 11:13 AM EDT • Health • hhs.gov
WATCH LIVE: Health Secretary RFK Jr. testifies about HHS agenda, proposed budget cuts in House hearing
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Apr 17 • 9:23 AM EDT • Health • pbs.org
HHS Wants to Be Done With Drama, for Now

As Trump nominates a new, uncontroversial CDC director, a more restrained version of RFK Jr. is appearing.

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Apr 16 • 5:15 PM EDT • Health • theatlantic.com
Trump nominates Erica Schwartz as CDC director

The CDC has been going through turmoil and several leadership shakeups under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Apr 16 • 3:29 PM EDT • Health • cnbc.com
Congress grills RFK, Jr., about vaccines and cuts to health budget

The HHS secretary defended proposed budget cuts to science, his vaccine moves and health care costs Thursday on Capitol Hill

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Apr 16 • 3:00 PM EDT • Health • scientificamerican.com
HHS brings on an affordability czar

Casey Mulligan will advise the agency on health care affordability, Axios has learned.

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Apr 16 • 5:30 AM EDT • Health • axios.com
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WATCH LIVE: Health Secretary RFK Jr. testifies about HHS priorities at House hearing
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Apr 15 • 9:25 PM EDT • Health • pbs.org
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HHS Announces $4 Million KidneyX EMPOWER Prize Challenge and Health Technology Project to Advance Living Kidney Donation and Patient-Centered Innovation

HHS launches KidneyX EMPOWER, a $4M national challenge to advance living kidney donation and support patient-centered innovation.

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Apr 15 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • hhs.gov
Southcoast Health recognizes team for patient discharge support

Marylouise Gamache and the EOHHS Complex Discharge Support Team received the Southcoast Health Hero for Health Award.

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Apr 14 • 4:01 AM EDT • Health • heraldnews.com
HHS’ Office for Civil Rights Secures Provider Compliance with Disability Rights Laws

HHS’ Office for Civil Rights Secures Provider Compliance with Disability Rights Laws

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Apr 13 • 1:05 PM EDT • Health • hhs.gov
CMS Launches First Wave of Health Tech Ecosystem Health Information Sharing and Access Tools

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched the first wave of Health Tech Ecosystem The CMS has launched the first wave of Health Tech Ecosystem tools under its initiative to improve interoperability and patient access to their own health information.

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Apr 13 • 8:36 AM EDT • Health • hipaajournal.com
Lessons from the OIG: Common Billing Errors Texas Home Health Providers Need to Know | Insights

The Texas Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHSC-OIG) quarterly report highlights common billing errors and compliance issues in home healthcare settings.

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Apr 13 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • hklaw.com
Our View: Michigan must stop exporting its mental health crisis

Michigan is sending children hundreds of miles away for mental health treatment because it has failed to build the capacity to care for them at home.

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Apr 11 • 7:56 PM EDT • Health • detroitnews.com
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Acting CDC director delayed release of study showing benefit of Covid vaccines

An HHS spokesperson said Dr. Jay Bhattacharya had concerns about the paper’s methodology. Some current or former CDC employees worry about political interference.

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Apr 10 • 4:38 PM EDT • Health • nbcnews.com
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Nebraska DHHS will pay health care providers to live and work in rural areas

Providers are eligible for up to $75,000 a year and must commit to work in a rural community for five years in a facility that accepts Medicaid. Federal grant money from the One Big Beautiful Bill will fund the initiative.

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Apr 10 • 1:52 PM EDT • Health • nebraskapublicmedia.org
RFK Jr.’s HHS rewrites rules governing key CDC vaccine committee

US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has approved changes to rules that govern an expert group that advises the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on its vaccine recommendations.

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Apr 9 • 8:25 PM EDT • Health • cnn.com
North Dakotans can learn about resources to grow healthy habits on April 18 at Gateway to Health event | Health and Human Services North Dakota

Individuals and families are invited to the fourth annual Gateway to Health community event, which includes activities for all ages on Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science in Bismarck. Participants will enjoy free access to the science center during their registered two-hour time slot, along with access to interactive booths and exhibits promoting health and wellbeing through hands-on activities, games and prizes.

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Apr 9 • 8:15 PM EDT • Health • hhs.nd.gov
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HHS Secretary Kennedy announces launching of new health podcast

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Thursday that he would be launching a health podcast.

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Apr 9 • 2:40 PM EDT • Health • komonews.com
Greg Gutfeld: Democrats deemed health and fitness ‘problematic’

‘The Five’ co-hosts analyze HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s midterm travel push to boost support for the ‘Make America Healthy Again’ initiative.

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Apr 8 • 6:19 PM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
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Secretary Kennedy Advances MAHA Agenda in Arizona with Focus on Prevention, Recovery, and Tribal Health

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. traveled to Arizona this week as part of his “Take Back Your Health” tour, meeting with leaders across health care.

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Apr 8 • 4:32 PM EDT • Health • hhs.gov
HRSA Announces More Than $135 Million to Expand Nutrition Services and Strengthen Rural Health Workforce

HHS announced an important investment during a Preventative Care Roundtable with key stakeholders.

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Apr 7 • 5:00 PM EDT • Health • hhs.gov
Miller-Meeks Leads Rural Health Transformation Program Roundtable in Washington County

WASHINGTON, IA – U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) convened her third Rural Hospital Roundtable with Iowa HHS, and leaders from hospitals across Southeast Iowa to discuss the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, and the impact it will have in Iowa.

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Apr 7 • 3:14 PM EDT • Health • millermeeks.house.gov
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards $350,769 to UND

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $350,769 to the University of North Dakota (UND).

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Apr 6 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • cramer.senate.gov
Ravens' 56-man roster as off-season workouts begin

The Baltimore Ravens are set to begin their nine-week offseason workout program on Monday. Here’s a full look at the current 55-man roster

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Apr 6 • 5:31 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
As Montana Prepares to Roll Out Medicaid Work Requirements in July, Health Care Advocates Propose Best Practices

As the state’s Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) gears up to begin checking for Medicaid work requirements this summer, department officials this week announced the launch of a new government webpage designed to help patients navigate the upcoming changes. “Our priority is to ensure that Montanans covered by Medicaid Expansion have the […]

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Apr 5 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • flatheadbeacon.com
Trump requests nearly $16 billion in cuts at HHS

Click in for more news from The Hill{beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump requests nearly $16 billion in cuts at HHS In its 2027 fiscal reques…

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Apr 3 • 6:54 PM EDT • Health • thehill.com
ARPA-H launches groundbreaking, $144 million program to combat toxic microplastics in the human body

New STOMP program will uncover how microplastics build up in the body—and drive new ways to protect people from their potential health impact.

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Apr 2 • 2:00 PM EDT • Health • hhs.gov
New SNAP Purchase Restrictions Take Effect Today | Texas Health and Human Services

HHSC reminds SNAP recipients and vendors that candy or sweetened drinks can no longer be purchased with Lone Star Cards in Texas.

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Apr 1 • 1:12 PM EDT • Health • hhs.texas.gov
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HHSC Directs Health Care Facilities to Follow FDA Cybersecurity Guidance | Texas Health and Human Services

HHSC is directing health care facilities to review, understand and mitigate the risk of people remotely accessing protected health information.

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Apr 1 • 9:17 AM EDT • Health • hhs.texas.gov
How RFK Jr.’s MAHA agenda keeps hitting roadblocks

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over the last several months has suffered a series of setbacks that have sapped his influence within the GOP and left him diminished within the Trump administration.

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Apr 1 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Bolter: Michigan's mental health plan faces criticism

Michigan's MDHHS is pushing a 'Mental Health Framework' that critics say adds bureaucracy and harms patient care.

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Mar 31 • 7:12 PM EDT • Health • detroitnews.com
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HHS Is Exiling Top Officials to the Indian Health Service

The Indian Health Service needs more clinical workers. The federal health officials being transferred to the agency don’t fit that bill.

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Mar 31 • 6:17 PM EDT • Health • theatlantic.com
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Nebraska DHHS seeking rural health experts to join federal program advisory group

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is creating an advisory board for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Though the program’s budget has been set, board members across six regions will assess how prepared hospitals and clinics in their region are to implement program initiatives.

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Mar 31 • 2:17 PM EDT • Health • nebraskapublicmedia.org