A Kaiser Family Foundation report published in March found just 11 states said they would use texting to alert Medicaid recipients about the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Powered by WPeMatico
In recognition of Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17, 2022), leaders across HHS took actions to improve maternal health and reduce health disparities. Powered by WPeMatico
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra participated in a discussion on advancing equity in maternal health with state leaders. Powered by WPeMatico
HHS announced the availability of $226.5 million in American Rescue Plan funding to launch the Community Health Worker Training Program. Powered by WPeMatico
HHS joins 90 other federal agencies in releasing an “Equity Action Plan” as part of the Administration’s push to advance equity across the federal government. Powered by WPeMatico
HHS and USDA are releasing proposed scientific questions for public comment as first step in development of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030. Powered by WPeMatico
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released information detailing who should report incidents and what should be included. Powered by WPeMatico
Rep. Matt Rosendale asked agency and vendor leadership to put in place a “true” bidirectional interface, calling it “the single greatest technical problem with the Cerner EHR.” Powered by WPeMatico
Xavier Becerra said at the ONC annual meeting this week that establishing consequences for providers found to engage in information blocking is a “top HHS priority.” Powered by WPeMatico
A request for tender by the Department of Health has caused alarm in the industry with its plan to shake up the nation’s most successful digital health infrastructure project. Powered by WPeMatico