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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

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Title: HIPAA Settlement Reinforces Lessons for Users of Medical Devices

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/11/25/hipaa-settlement-reinforces-lessons-users-medical-devices.html

Description: Lahey Hospital and Medical Center (Lahey)  has agreed to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

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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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Title: Triple-S Management Corporation Settles HHS Charges by Agreeing to $3.5 Million HIPAA Settlement

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/11/30/triple-s-management-corporation-settles-hhs-charges.html

Description: Triple-S Management Corporation ("TRIPLE-S"), on behalf of its wholly owned subsidiaries, Triple-S Salud Inc., Triple-C Inc. and Triple-S Advantage Inc. , formerly known as American Health Medicare Inc.,  has agreed to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

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Title: National patient safety efforts save 87,000 lives and nearly $20 billion in costs

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/12/01/national-patient-safety-efforts-save-lives-and-costs.html

Description: A report released by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today shows that thanks in part to provisions of the Affordable Care Act, an estimated 87,000 fewer patients died in hospitals and nearly $20 billion in health care costs were saved as a result of a reduction in hospital-acquired conditions from 2010 to 2014.

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Title: HHS Partners with LGBT Organizations to Promote Open Enrollment Activities during LGBT Week of Action

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/12/08/hhs-partners-with-lgbt-organizations-to-promote-open-enrollment-activities.html

Description: With the December 15 deadline for coverage starting in January 2016 fast approaching, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced partnerships with key national organizations to support LGBT outreach and enrollment efforts during 2016 Open Enrollment.

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Title: HHS partners with nation's largest pharmacies to promote Health Insurance Marketplace

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/12/10/hhs-partners-nation-s-largest-pharmacies-promote-health-insurance-marketplace.html

Description: As the deadline for signing up for coverage starting January 1 approaches, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell today announced that HHS is collaborating with some of the nation's largest pharmacies to connect consumers with health coverage and encourage enrollment through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

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Title: HHS partners with more than 20 faith organizations to promote enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/12/11/hhs-partners-with-more-than-20-faith-organizations.html

Description: As the December 15th deadline for coverage starting January 1st approaches, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced a collaboration with more than 20 faith-based organizations nationwide, with a combined reach of more than five million people to support outreach and enrollment efforts for the 2016 Open Enrollment.

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Title: $750,000 HIPAA settlement underscores the need for organization-wide risk analysis

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/12/14/750000-hipaa-settlement-underscores-need-for-organization-wide-risk-analysis.html

Description: The University of Washington Medicine (UWM) has agreed to settle charges that it potentially violated the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule by failing to implement policies and procedures to prevent, detect, contain, and correct security violations.

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Title: HHS collaborating with national grocery and retail stores to promote Open Enrollment

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/12/14/hhs-collaborating-with-national-grocery-and-retail-stores-to-promote-open-enrollment.html

Description: Today, with only one day left until the December 15th deadline for coverage beginning January 1, 2016, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced a collaboration with national grocery and retail stores, connecting millions of consumers to affordable health coverage.

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Title: New rules proposed to improve child care quality, health, and safety

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/12/18/new-rules-proposed-improve-child-care-quality-health-and-safety.html

Description: New proposed rules to improve child care were announced today by HHS's Administration for Children and Families.

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Title: Statement by Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell on the Affordable Care Act

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/12/18/statement-by-secretary-sylvia-m-burwell-on-the-affordable-care-act.html

Description: "We are off to a very strong start to Open Enrollment. We are seeing record demand, and our message of quality, affordable coverage is resonating."

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Title: Statement by Secretary Burwell on End of Ebola Transmission in Guinea

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/12/29/statement-secretary-burwell-end-ebola-transmission-guinea.html

Description: Today we mark an important milestone in our fight against Ebola. The World Health Organization has declared the end of Ebola virus transmission in Guinea – marking the first time the West Africa region has stopped the original chains of transmission that started the outbreak two years ago.

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