Skip Navigation

Archive-It

Facebook iconTwitter iconWordpress icon

News Releases

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 4 (314 Total Results)Next Page ►

Title: HHS selects eight states for new demonstration program to improve access to high quality behavioral health services

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/12/21/hhs-selects-eight-states-new-demonstration-program-improve-access-high-quality-behavioral-health

Description: HHS today announced the selection of eight states for participation in a two-year Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic demonstration program designed to improve behavioral health services in their communities.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: HHS Finalizes New Medicare Alternative Payment Models to Reward Better Care at Lower Cost

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/12/20/hhs-finalizes-new-medicare-alternative-payment-models-to-reward-better-care-at-lower-cost.html

Description: Today, the Department of Health & Human Services finalized new Medicare alternative payment models that continue the Administration's progress in reforming how the health care system pays for care. These new approaches will shift Medicare payments from rewarding quantity to rewarding quality by creating incentives for hospitals and clinicians to work together to avoid complications, avoid preventable hospital readmissions, and speed patient recovery.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/12/20/2017-interoperability-standards-advisory-released.html

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: 2017 Interoperability Standards Advisory Released

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/12/20/2017-interoperability-standards-advisory-released.html

Description: The Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) today released the 2017 Interoperability Standards Advisory (ISA). The ISA catalogues key information about standards and implementation specifications – such as whether they are required by any federal programs or how widely used they are – to help enhance information sharing for key clinical data, including medication lists, immunization records, and test results

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/12/15/department-health-and-human-services-awards-over-50-million-new-health-center-sites.html

Description: Today, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced over $50 million in funding for 75 health centers in 23 states, Puerto Rico and the Federated State of Micronesia.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/12/14/hhs-issues-final-regulation-increase-access-affordable-family-planning-and-preventive-services.html

Description: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule to clarify the regulations for family planning services under Title X of the Public Health Service Act and protect access to family planning services.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/12/13/new-report-details-impact-affordable-care-act.html

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: New Report Details Impact of the Affordable Care Act

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/12/13/new-report-details-impact-affordable-care-act.html

Description: Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released an extensive compilation of national and state-level data illustrating the substantial improvements in health care for all Americans in the last six years. The uninsured rate has fallen to the lowest level on record, and 20 million Americans have gained coverage thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: HHS showcases industry progress in bringing interoperable medication lists to consumers

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/12/13/hhs-showcases-industry-progress-bringing-interoperable-medication-lists-consumers.html

Description: The Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) today, in partnership with leaders in the private sector, as well as patient and consumer advocates, coordinated a live demonstration of consumer-friendly applications (apps) that import data from some of the largest health information technology (IT) vendors in the country to allow individuals to access a consolidated list of their medications from a variety of sources in one place.Â

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: National Patient Safety Efforts Save 125,000 Lives and Nearly $28 Billion in Costs

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/12/12/national-patient-safety-efforts-save-125000-lives-and-nearly-28-billion-costs.html

Description: A report released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today shows that nationwide efforts to make health care safer are paying off.Â

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: Surgeon General Reports Youth and Young Adult E-Cigarette Use Poses a Public Health Threat

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/12/08/surgeon-general-reports-youth-and-young-adult-e-cigarette-use-poses-public-health-threat.html

Description: A new report from the U.S. Surgeon General raises public health concerns about e-cigarette use among U.S. youth and young adults.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/12/08/hhs-awards-40-million-in-puerto-rico-american-samoa-and-the-us-virgin-islands-to-fight-zika.html

Description: Today, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced nearly $39 million in funding to 23 health centers in Puerto Rico, American Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands and $1 million to two Primary Care Associations (PCAs) to help combat the Zika virus.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: UMass settles potential HIPAA violations following malware infection

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/11/22/umass-settles-potential-hipaa-violations-following-malware-infection.html

Description: The University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) has agreed to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: Surgeon General Issues Landmark Report on Alcohol, Drugs and Health

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/11/17/surgeon-general-issues-landmark-report-alcohol-drugs-and-health.html

Description: A new Surgeon General's report finds alcohol and drug misuse and severe substance use disorders, commonly called addiction, to be one of America's most pressing public health concerns.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/11/16/additional-steps-expand-opioid-treatment.html

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: HHS takes additional steps to expand access to opioid treatment

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/11/16/additional-steps-expand-opioid-treatment.html

Description: HHS is taking additional steps to address the U.S. opioid epidemic by further expanding access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: CMS approves Michigan plan to abate lead hazards from Flint and other impacted areas in the state with federal support

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/11/14/cms-approves-michigan-plan-to-abate-lead-hazards-from-flint-and-other-impacted-areas.html

Description: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved a Michigan State Plan Amendment (SPA) today that uses federal and state funding to expand lead abatement activities in the impacted areas of Flint and other areas in Michigan.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: HHS announces Phase 1 winners of the Move Health Data Forward Challenge

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/11/02/hhs-announces-phase-1-winners-move-health-data-forward-challenge.html

Description: The Department of Health and Humans Services' Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) today announced the Phase 1 winners of the Move Health Data Forward Challenge. Winners were selected based on their proposals for using application programming interfaces (API) to enable consumers to share their personal health information safely and securely with their health care providers, family members or other caregivers.Â

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: HHS launches 2017 Open Enrollment, encourages Americans to shop for affordable coverage on HealthCare.gov

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/11/01/hhs-launches-2017-open-enrollment-encourages-americans-shop-affordable-coverage-healthcare-gov.html

Description: Today, HHS announced that the Health Insurance Marketplaces are open for business, and Americans can again shop for high-quality, affordable coverage on an open, transparent market. This year, most Marketplace consumers will again have plan options for less than $75 per month, thanks to financial assistance.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: El HHS inicia la Inscripción Abierta de 2017, alienta a los estadounidenses a comprar una cobertura a su alcance en CuidadodeSalud.gov o HealthCare.gov

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/11/01/el-hhs-inicia-la-inscripcion-abierta-de-2017-alienta-los-estadounidenses.html

Description: Hoy, el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos (HHS por sus siglas en inglés) anunció que los Mercados de Seguros Médicos ya están abiertos para el público, y los estadounidenses pueden volver a buscar y comparar cobertura de salud a su alance económico y de alta calidad en un mercado abierto y transparente. Este año, gracias a la asistencia financiera, la mayoría de los consumidores del Mercado de seguros volverán a tener opciones de seguros por menos de $75 por mes.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: HRSA Announces the Availability of $39 Million to Expand Fight Against Zika Virus

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/10/28/hrsa-announces-availability-of-39-million-to-expand-fight-against-zika-virus.html

Description: The Health Resources and Services Administration announced today the availability of $39 million for health centers in Puerto Rico, American Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands to expand the availability of preventive and primary health care services to meet immediate and anticipated Zika-related health care needs and enable health centers to expand services in response to other urgent and emergent primary health care needs.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/10/25/hhs-fact-sheet-delivery-system-reform-progress-and-future.html

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: HHS FACT Sheet: Delivery System Reform: Progress and the Future

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/10/25/hhs-fact-sheet-delivery-system-reform-progress-and-future.html

Description: As the largest health care purchaser in this country, the Department of Health and Human Services is directly responsible for ensuring access to high quality health care services for more than 100 million Americans.  This Administration is dedicated to using that role to ensure that all Americans receive better care; that we spend our health care dollars more wisely; and that we have healthier communities, a healthier economy, and ultimately, a healthier country.  To accomplish these goals, we are working with State and private partners to drive change throughout the system by find better ways of paying providers, delivering care, and sharing information.   We call these efforts delivery system reform, and we are making tremendous strides in advancing high-quality patient care.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: HHS collaborates with innovative companies to encourage Marketplace enrollment

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/10/25/hhs-collaborates-with-innovative-companies-to-encourage-marketplace-enrollment.html

Description: WASHINGTON - Ahead of the fourth Open Enrollment period, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today announced a commitment from seventeen companies to support enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace. These companies will connect freelance professionals, entrepreneurs, and customers with information and resources to encourage enrollment in affordable coverage throughout the Open Enrollment period beginning November 1 and ending on January 31.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: More Than 70 Percent of Consumers Can Find Marketplace Plans for Less than $75 Per Month

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/10/24/more-70-percent-consumers-can-find-marketplace-plans-less-75-month.html

Description: With window shopping beginning today, Health Insurance Marketplace consumers can now visit HealthCare.gov to check out their options for 2017 coverage in advance of the start of Open Enrollment on November 1.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: HHS awards $2.3 billion in grants to help Americans access HIV/AIDS care and medications

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/10/20/hhs-awards-billions-in-grants-help-americans-access-hivaids-care-and-medications.html

Description: Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced nearly $2.3 billion in Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program grants awarded to cities, states, and local community-based organizations in fiscal year (FY) 2016. This funding supports a coordinated and comprehensive system of care that provides lifesaving HIV health care, support services, and essential medications to over half a million people living with HIV in the United States.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/10/19/hhs-and-doj-issue-joint-guidance-child-welfare-systems.html

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: HHS and DOJ issue joint guidance for child welfare systems

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/10/19/hhs-and-doj-issue-joint-guidance-child-welfare-systems.html

Description: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a joint guidance letter today to state and local child welfare systems on the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its implementing regulations.Â

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: 13.8 million Americans expected to select Marketplace plans during the upcoming Open Enrollment

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/10/19/13-8-million-americans-expected-to-select-marketplace-plans-during-the-upcoming-open-enrollment.html

Description: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell today announced that she expects 13.8 million individuals to sign up for coverage through the Marketplaces during the upcoming Open Enrollment, showing continued robust growth. The projection was announced as part of her remarks highlighting the Affordable Care Act's (ACA's) success in dramatically expanding access to coverage, and describing the Marketplace's role in the Administration's work to create a smarter health care system that puts Americans at the center of their care.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/10/18/primary-care-workforce-awards-help-expand-primary-care.html

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: $294 Million in Primary Care Workforce Awards Help Expand Access to Primary Care

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/10/18/primary-care-workforce-awards-help-expand-primary-care.html

Description: Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced more than $294 million in awards to primary care clinicians and students through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and NURSE Corps Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs. This funding helps to increase access to primary health care services in the communities that need it most.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: $2.14 million HIPAA settlement underscores importance of managing security risk

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/10/18/214-million-hipaa-settlement-underscores-importance-managing-security-risk.html

Description: St. Joseph Health (SJH) has agreed to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules following the report that files containing electronic protected health information (ePHI) were publicly accessible through internet search engines from 2011 until 2012.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: HHS Fact Sheet: Working to Solve the Health Care Challenges in Puerto Rico

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/10/17/hhs-fact-sheet-working-solve-health-care-challenges-puerto-rico.html

Description: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has taken a number of steps to help ensure that residents of Puerto Rico continue to have access to quality and affordable health care. While the bipartisan passage of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA, P.L. 114-187) was another important step forward, there is still critical work needed to be done to solve Puerto Rico's health challenges.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: HHS issues final rule to enhance the reliability, transparency, accountability, and safety of certified health information technology

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/10/14/hhs-issues-final-rule-enhance-reliability-transparency-accountability-and-safety-certified-health.html

Description: Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) issued a final rule that emphasizes the importance of protecting public health and safety while also strengthening transparency and accountability in the ONC Health IT Certification Program ("Program").

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: HHS finalizes streamlined Medicare payment system that rewards clinicians for quality patient care

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/10/14/hhs-finalizes-streamlined-medicare-payment-system-rewards-clinicians-quality-patient-care.html

Description: Today, the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) finalized a landmark new payment system for Medicare clinicians that will continue the Administration's progress in reforming how the health care system pays for care.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: HHS enhances nation's health preparedness for radiological threats

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/10/06/hhs-enhances-nation-s-health-preparedness-radiological-threats.html

Description: As a part of its mission to help protect Americans' health following even the most unthinkable of disasters, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) is purchasing two medical products to treat injuries to bone marrow in victims of radiological or nuclear incidents. Bone marrow is essential to producing blood.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/10/05/hhs-pursues-tests-radiation-absorbed-nuclear-emergency.html

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: HHS pursues tests for radiation absorbed in nuclear emergency

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/10/05/hhs-pursues-tests-radiation-absorbed-nuclear-emergency.html

Description: In a large-scale nuclear or radiological emergency, such as a nuclear detonation, hundreds of thousands of people may need medical care for injuries or illness caused by high doses of radiation.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: New analysis shows 2.5 million Americans currently buying individual health coverage off-Marketplace may be eligible for Affordable Care Act premium tax credits

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/10/04/new-analysis-shows-americans-currently-buying-individual-health-coverage-off-marketplace.html

Description: Since the Affordable Care Act became law, millions of Americans gained coverage or found more affordable options thanks to premium tax credits available through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released data showing that 2.5 million Americans who currently purchase off-Marketplace individual market coverage may qualify for tax credits if they shop for 2017 coverage through the Marketplace.  Six states (California, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Illinois, and Pennsylvania) each have more than 100,000 individuals enrolled in off-Marketplace individual market coverage whose incomes may qualify them for Marketplace tax credits.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/10/04/hhs-sponsors-commercial-manufacturing-tests-for-ebola-vaccine.html

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: HHS sponsors commercial manufacturing tests for Ebola vaccine

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/10/04/hhs-sponsors-commercial-manufacturing-tests-for-ebola-vaccine.html

Description: An Ebola vaccine will take the next critical steps in development under a $24.75 million contract through May 2020 between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) and BioProtection Systems Corp. (BPS) of Ames, Iowa.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: HHS awards funding to help protect health sector against cyber threats

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/10/04/hhs-awards-funding-help-protect-health-sector-against-cyber-threats.html

Description: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded cooperative agreements totaling $350,000 to strengthen the ability of health care and public health sector partners to respond to cybersecurity threats.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: HHS supports next-generation anthrax vaccine into advanced development

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/09/30/hhs-supports-next-generation-anthrax-vaccine-advanced-development.html

Description: An anthrax vaccine that may be effective in as few as two doses is moving forward in development with the assistance of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR).

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/09/30/hhs-sponsors-next-generation-genetic-sequencing-platform.html

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: HHS sponsors next-generation genetic sequencing platform

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/09/30/hhs-sponsors-next-generation-genetic-sequencing-platform.html

Description: To help curb the spread of pandemic influenza and antibiotic-resistant infections, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) announced today it is advancing the development of a next-generation genetic sequencing platform.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: Every Income Group Experienced Significant and Similar Drops in Uninsured Rates Under the Affordable Care Act

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/09/29/every-income-group-experienced-significant-and-similar-drops-uninsured-rates-under-aca.html

Description: Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released new research analyzing gains in health insurance coverage from 2010-2015 across key demographic categories of Americans: income, age, geography, race and ethnicity. The report finds that ACA coverage gains have been widely shared across groups. For example, the uninsured rate fell  by around 40 percent for Americans in all income groups for 2010 through 2015, including individuals with incomes above 400 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL).

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: For bioterrorism preparedness, HHS sponsors inhaled chlorine antidote

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/09/29/bioterrorism-preparedness-hhs-sponsors-inhaled-chlorine-antidote.html

Description: The first potential antidote to treat the life-threatening effects of chlorine inhalation, a potential terrorism threat, will advance in development under a contract between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) and Radikal Therapeutics, Inc. of Beverly, Massachusetts.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: HHS Awards $1.5 million to Improve Information Flow for Patients and Providers

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/09/28/hhs-awards-1-5-million-improve-information-flow-patients-and-providers.html

Description: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) today announced seven recipients of two Cooperative Agreement programs to improve the flow of health information.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/09/28/hhs-announces-winners-challenge-improve-medical-bill-patients.html

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/09/28/hhs-announces-winners-challenge-improve-medical-bill-patients.html

Description: Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the winners of the HHS "A Bill You Can Understand" challenge, a design and innovation challenge to solicit new approaches and draw national attention to a common complaint with the health care system: that medical billing is a source of confusion for patients and families. HHS received submissions from health care organizations, technology companies, and design agencies, and today we are unveiling the two winning designs, which will be further evaluated for testing or implementation in six health care organizations across the country that are working to improve the patient billing experience.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: EHR contract guide and Health IT Playbook help clinicians and hospitals get the most out of health information technology

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/09/26/ehr-contract-guide-and-health-it-playbook-help-clinicians-and-hospitals-get-most-out-health.html

Description: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) today released two practical, easy-to-understand tools to help health care providers get the most out of their health information technology (health IT), such as electronic health records (EHRs): an EHR contract guide and a newly expanded Health IT Playbook.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/09/26/barda-awards-funding-speed-development-zika-vaccine.html

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: BARDA awards funding to speed development of Zika vaccine

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/09/26/barda-awards-funding-speed-development-zika-vaccine.html

Description: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) today announced a contract to develop an inactivated vaccine candidate to prevent the Zika virus infection and thereby the associated devastating birth defects.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/09/23/new-standards-improve-quality-safety-for-millions-of-children.html

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: New standards improve quality and safety for millions of children in child care

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/09/23/new-standards-improve-quality-safety-for-millions-of-children.html

Description: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families (ACF) today announced new quality and safety standards aimed at providing for higher quality care and safer environments for millions of children, including our youngest learners.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: HIPAA settlement illustrates the importance of reviewing and updating, as necessary, business associate agreements

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/09/23/hipaa-settlement-illustrates-importance-of-reviewing-updating-business-associate-agreements.html

Description: Care New England Health System (CNE), on behalf of each of the covered entities under its common ownership or control, has agreed to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules. The settlement includes a monetary payment of $400,000 and a comprehensive corrective action plan. CNE provides centralized corporate support for its subsidiary affiliated covered entities, which include a number of hospitals and health care providers in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. These functions include, but are not limited to, finance, human resources, information services and technical support, insurance, compliance and administrative functions.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/09/22/hhs-awards-more-44.5-million-expand-nation-s-behavioral-health-workforce.html

Description: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced more than $44.5 million in awards to training programs to increase the number of mental health providers and substance abuse counselors across the country.Â

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: HHS forges strategic partnerships with two global companies to develop new antibiotics

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/09/21/hhs-forges-strategic-partnerships-companies-develop-antibiotics.html

Description: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) today announced two strategic partnerships with The Medicines Company headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, and Hoffmann-LaRoche Inc. (Roche), part of the Roche Group headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, to develop innovative products to combat the growing threat of multi-drug resistant bacterial infections.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/09/15/hhs-awards-over-87-million-health-centers-it-enhancements.html

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: HHS awards over $87 million for health centers' IT enhancements

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/09/15/hhs-awards-over-87-million-health-centers-it-enhancements.html

Description: Today, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced more than $36 million in funding for 50 Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCNs) in 41 states and Puerto Rico. This increase in health information technology support will impact over 1,020 participating health center organizations in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: New data show major improvements in health care access, affordability, and quality under the Affordable Care Act

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/09/14/new-data-show-major-improvements-health-care-access-affordability-and-quality-under-affordable-care

Description: New studies released this week show Americans are experiencing slower growth in health care premiums, increased access to coverage, and higher quality of care under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/09/08/hhs-awards-350000-to-american-academy-of-pediatrics.html

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: HHS awards $350,000 to American Academy of Pediatrics to help children affected by the Zika Virus

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/09/08/hhs-awards-350000-to-american-academy-of-pediatrics.html

Description: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced a $350,000 supplement to a one year cooperative agreement with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to help expand capacity for caring for children who are or may be impacted by the Zika virus.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/09/07/statement-by-secretary-burwell-on-the-uninsured-rate.html

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Title: Statement by Secretary Burwell on the Uninsured Rate

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2016/09/07/statement-by-secretary-burwell-on-the-uninsured-rate.html

Description: "Under the Affordable Care Act, our nation's uninsured rate dropped in the first quarter of the year to 8.6 percent – the lowest level on record. Because of the law, 20 million more Americans had quality, affordable coverage as of early 2016. And it is helping to bend the cost curve, contributing to the slowest growth in the price of health care in 50 years and reducing health expenditures by billions."

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Page 1 of 4 (314 Total Results)Next Page ►