The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a national plan to address the serious, preventable public health threat caused by viral hepatitis. Powered by WPeMatico
Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule that requires grantees to comply with applicable nondiscrimination statutes Powered by WPeMatico
Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the extension of the Community Based Testing Site program for COVID-19 testing. Powered by WPeMatico
OCR Releases Report Summarizing HIPAA Privacy And Security Compliance Failures JD Supra Powered by WPeMatico
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office on Women’s Health is launching the HPV VAX NOW campaign. Powered by WPeMatico
HHS today announced two upcoming actions by the CDC to provide more than $22 billion in funding to states, localities, and territories. Powered by WPeMatico
HITECH Act Amended to Give Businesses Brownie Points for Certain HIPAA Security Programs Lexology Powered by WPeMatico
Proposed Changes to HIPAA Privacy Rule Would Promote Information Sharing for Care Coordination Activities and Strengthen Individuals’ Rights to Access Records JD Supra Powered by WPeMatico
On Wednesday, the HHS Office of the General Counsel released an advisory opinion concluding that drug manufacturers are required to deliver discounts under the 340B Drug Pricing Program (340B Program) on covered outpatient drugs when contract pharmacies are acting as agents of 340B covered entities. The 340B Program requires drug manufacturers (in exchange for coverage ...
Nutrition in America took a major step forward today with the publication of Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. Jointly published by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) every five years the guidelines provide science-based recommendations designed to foster healthy dietary patterns for Americans of all ages – from birth ...
