HHS Awards $11M to Boost Rural Residency Programs
HHS through HRSA awarded $11 million to 15 awardees to establish rural residency programs to strengthen the health workforce.
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New Rules to Improve Access to Mental Health Services
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury proposed new rules for mental health to ensure equal access.
CMS Approves Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams
CMS approves California and Kentucky’s proposals for mobile crisis intervention teams to provide 24/7 services.
HHS Warns Hospitals And Telehealth Providers About Privacy
HHS, OCR, FTC warn about online tracking risks in hospital and telehealth platforms which may disclose sensitive health data to third parties
$47.8M in Grants for Substance Misuse and Overdose Prevention
HHS announces $47.8 million in grants through SAMHSA. Grants aim to combat substance misuse and overdose epidemic nationwide.
CMS Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage
Most private health insurance plans are required to cover vaccines for COVID-19 without patient cost-sharing.
CDC to Offer Free COVID-19 Vaccines to Uninsured
CDC’s Bridge Access Program for free COVID-19 vaccines for uninsured or underinsured adults targets estimated 25-30 million adults.
FDA Approves First Nonprescription Daily Oral Contraceptive
The FDA approved Opill (norgestrel), a daily oral contraceptive, for nonprescription use, for the first time.
HHS Letter to COVID-19 Vaccine Manufacturers
Transition to more traditional vaccine procurement, distribution, payment pathways is underway to prepare for 2023-2024 vaccination campaign.
HHS Proposes Rule to Protect LGBTQI+ Rights
The proposed rule reaffirms the prohibition on discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity.