On Friday, January 19, 2018, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced two major actions to protect life and the conscience rights of Americans. HHS’ Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is issuing new guidance to state Medicaid directors restoring state flexibility to decide program standards. The letter issued today rescinds 2016 ...
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is pleased to announce the formation of a new Conscience and Religious Freedom Division in the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR). The announcement will take place at an event at HHS headquarters from 10:30 a.m. to noon. It will be livestreamed here. Speakers will ...
Acting Health and Human Services Secretary Eric D. Hargan, Surgeon General Jerome Adams, and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health Matthew Lin traveled to Baltimore on Friday to meet with city officials and community leaders to learn firsthand how the Department can better empower those on the front lines of America’s pressing public health challenges. ...
The Department of Health and Human Services today released the draft Trusted Exchange Framework, a significant step towards achieving interoperability, as required by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016. The draft Trusted Exchange Framework, issued by HHS’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), advances Congress’ intent that building and maintaining ...
Failure to protect the health records of millions of persons costs entity millions of dollars 21st Century Oncology, Inc. (21CO) has agreed to pay $2.3 million in lieu of potential civil money penalties to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and adopt a comprehensive corrective action plan ...
El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de los Estados Unidos (HHS, por su sigla en inglés) movilizó personal y ayuda a Puerto Rico antes de que el Huracán María llegara a la isla para cumplir las necesidades inmediatas de atención médica y prepararse para los desafíos a largo plazo que enfrenta este territorio americano. ...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services mobilized assistance in Puerto Rico since before Hurricane Maria made landfall to meet immediate health care needs and prepare for the long-term challenges facing the U.S. territory. To date, HHS has: deployed 3,037 personnel; assisted 31,011 patients; awarded 130 contracts for medical supplies, equipment and related services; ...
The University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC) has agreed to enter into a Voluntary Resolution Agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont (DOJ) to ensure effective communication with individuals who are ...
U.S. Health and Human Services Acting Secretary Eric D. Hargan released the following statement after Congress passed tax reform legislation that includes a repeal of Obamacare’s individual mandate: “This tax reform legislation is a major step toward real healthcare freedom for our country, thanks to its repeal of the individual mandate. The mandate tax fell ...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today launched an array of new tools and initiatives in response to the opioid crisis, while implementing the 21st Century Cures Act (Public Law 114-255). OCR continues its work to ensure that patients and their family members can get the information ...
