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Collected by: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Archived since: Sep, 2013

Description:

This collection includes HHS news and announcements from 1991+.

Subject:   Government - US Federal Science & Health

Page 1 of 1 (23 Total Results)

Title: Seattle Seahawks Stars Russell Wilson and Richard Sherman encourage Americans to visit HealthCare.gov and shop for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/01/09/seattle-seahawks-stars-russell-wilson-and-richard-sherman-encourage-americans-to-visit-healthcaregov-and-shop-for-coverage-through-the-health-insurance-marketplace.html

Description: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and cornerback Richard Sherman encourage Americans to visit HealthCare.gov to shop for quality, affordable health insurance in a video released today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Title: Readout on a call with Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell, and Tax Volunteers

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/01/16/readout-on-a-call-with-treasury-secretary-jacob-j-lew-health-and-human-services-secretary-sylvia-burwell-and-tax-volunteers.html

Description: Today, Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew and Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell spoke by phone with over one hundred volunteer tax preparers from across the country, who provide free tax filing services to low-income Americans.

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Title: Nationwide 9.5 million consumers are signed up for Health Insurance Marketplace coverage

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/01/27/nationwide-9-point-5-million-consumers-are-signed-up-for-health-insurance-marketplace-coverage.html

Description: Nationwide, 9.5 million consumers selected or were automatically reenrolled in quality, affordable health insurance coverage from the Health Insurance Marketplace through the second month of 2015 Open Enrollment, according to a report released today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Title: HHS to work with non-profit organizations and tax preparers to help consumers understand the intersection of taxes and health care

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/01/28/hhs-to-work-with-non-profit-organizations-and-tax-preparers-to-help-consumers-understand-the-intersection-of-taxes-and-health-care.html

Description: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced today that HHS is collaborating with a wide range of non-profit organizations and some of the nation's largest tax preparers to ensure that the public understands how health care and their taxes intersect.

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Title: HHS proposes path to improve health technology and transform care

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/01/30/hhs-proposes-path-to-improve-health-technology-and-transform-care.html

Description: The Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) today released Connecting Health and Care for the Nation: A Shared Nationwide Interoperability Roadmap Version 1.0.

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Title: HHS awards $386 million to support families through the home visiting program

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/02/19/hhs-awards-386-million-to-support-families-through-the-home-visiting-program.html

Description: Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell today announced $386 million in grant awards to states, territories, and nonprofit organizations to support the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (Home Visiting Program).

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Title: Nationwide nearly 11.7 million consumers are enrolled in 2015 Health Insurance Marketplace coverage

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/03/10/nationwide-nearly-11-point-7-million-consumers-are-enrolled-in-2015-health-insurance-marketplace-coverage.html

Description: Nationwide, nearly 11.7 million consumers selected or were automatically re-enrolled in quality, affordable health insurance coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace as of Feb. 22, according to a report released today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Title: HHS announces proposed rules to support the path to nationwide interoperability

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/03/20/hhs-announces-proposed-rules-to-support-the-path-to-nationwide-interoperability.html

Description: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) today announced the release of the Stage 3 notice of proposed rulemaking for the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Records (EHRs) Incentive Programs and 2015 Edition Health IT Certification Criteria to improve the way electronic health information is shared and ultimately improve the way care is delivered and experienced.

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Title: Online tools and resources available to help states use health IT to improve health care quality and lower cost

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/04/02/online-tools-and-resources-available-to-help-states-use-health-it-to-improve-health-care-quality-and-lower-cost.html

Description: The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) announced today the availability of online tools and resources designed to help states participating in the State Innovation Models initiative improve health care quality and lower costs.

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Title: HHS pursues fast, easy test to detect Ebola virus infections

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/06/12/hhs-pursues-fast-easy-test-to-detect-ebola-virus-infections.html

Description: To assist doctors in diagnosing Ebola virus disease quickly, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) will pursue development of an Ebola virus diagnostic test for use in a doctor's office, hospital, clinic, or field setting that will provide results within 20 minutes.

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Title: HHS education and training resources on multiple chronic conditions for the health care workforce

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/07/01/hhs-education-and-training-resources-on-multiple-chronic-conditions-for-the-health-careworkforce.html

Description: New training material to help provide health care professionals with education necessary to care for people living with multiple chronic conditions was launched today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Title: HHS awards improve health care, public health preparedness

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/07/06/hhs-awards-improve-health-care-public-health-preparedness.html

Description: Health departments across the country will receive more than $840 million in cooperative agreements from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to improve and sustain emergency preparedness of state and local public health and health care systems.

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Title: HHS awards Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program grants

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/07/06/hhs-awards-teen-pregnancy-prevention-program-grants

Description: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Adolescent Health (OAH) Director Evelyn Kappeler announced today more than $86 million in teen pregnancy prevention grants to non-profit organizations, school districts, universities, and others.

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Title: CMS proposes major initiative for hip and knee replacements

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/07/09/cms-proposes-major-initiative-for-hip-and-knee-replacements.html

Description: Hip and knee replacements are some of the most common surgeries that Medicare beneficiaries receive.

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Title: Administration issues final rules on coverage of certain recommended preventive services without cost sharing

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/07/10/administration-issues-final-rules-on-coverage-of-certain-recommended-preventive-services-without-cost-sharing.html

Description: Today, the Administration took important steps to make sure women have access to recommended preventive services, including contraceptive services, at no additional cost as required by the Affordable Care Act.

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Title: CMS announces Medicare Care Choices Model awards

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/07/20/cms-announces-medicare-care-choices-model-awards.html

Description: Many seniors, disabled Americans, and family members of individuals who suffer from life limiting illnesses must choose between the support services provided through hospice care or curative treatment.

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Title: HHS announces proposal to update rules governing research on study participants

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/09/02/hhs-announces-proposal-to-update-rules-governing-research-on-study-participants.html

Description: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today announced proposed revisions to the regulations that govern research on individuals who participate in research.

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Title: Secretary Burwell previews third Open Enrollment

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/09/22/secretary-burwell-previews-third-open-enrollment.html

Description: In a speech at the Howard University College of Medicine today, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia M. Burwell reflected on the progress of the first five years of the Affordable Care Act and provided a look at the upcoming Open Enrollment period.

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Title: 10 million people expected to have Marketplace coverage at end of 2016

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/10/15/10-million-people-expected-have-marketplace-coverage-end-2016.html

Description: U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced today that she expects 10 million individuals to be enrolled in coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplaces and paying their premiums – so-called effectuated coverage – at the close of 2016.

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Title: HHS Secretary Burwell announces new members of Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/10/20/hhs-secretary-burwell-announces-new-members-advisory-council-alzheimers-research-care-and-services

Description: HHS Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell today announced six new members to serve on the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services.

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Title: HHS awards $2.2 billion in grants for HIV/AIDS care and medications

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/10/21/hhs-awards-22-billion-grants-hivaids-care-and-medications.html

Description: Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced today that more than $2.2 billion in Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program grants was awarded in fiscal year (FY) 2015 to cities, states and local community-based organizations.

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Title: HHS Announces Forum on Pharmaceutical Innovation, Access, Affordability and Better Health

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/11/03/hhs-announces-forum-pharmaceutical-innovation-access-affordability.html

Description: The Department of Health and Human Services today announced a public forum to explore pharmaceutical innovation, access, affordability and better health.

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Title: HHS announces partnership with Westfield shopping centers ahead of busiest shopping weekend of the year

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/11/27/hhs-announces-partnership-with-westfield-shopping-centers.html

Description: As shoppers head to the mall on Black Friday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced a partnership with Westfield to raise awareness about Open Enrollment for 2016 coverage at HealthCare.gov.

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