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A statement by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius In August 2011, the Department of Health and Human Services issued an interim final rule that will require most health insurance plans to cover preventive services for women including recommended contraceptive services without charging a co-pay, co-insurance or a deductible. The rule […]
HHS releases more than $863 million to help low-income households with energy costs stay safe and healthy The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is releasing more than $863 million today to grantees to help low-income households with their heating and other home energy costs under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program […]
New National Biodefense Science Board members will advise HHS Federal advisory committee provides insight for disaster preparedness, response and recovery Seven experts from outside the federal government will join the National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB), a federal advisory committee which provides expert advice and guidance on preventing, preparing for, and responding to adverse health effects […]
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Statement from Secretary Sebelius for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Jan. 2012 Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by Eliminating Injustice in Health Care Today, as we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we reflect on our own response to his call for justice. “Of all the forms of inequality,” Dr. […]
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Affordable Care Act holding insurers accountable for premium hikes Health insurance premium increases in five states have been deemed “unreasonable” by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today. After independent expert review, HHS determined that Trustmark Life Insurance Company has proposed unreasonable health insurance premium increases in five […]
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HHS commits nearly $1.8 million to health initiatives in Guatemala and to improving global human research protections The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will invest approximately $1.8 million to increase its efforts to improve the treatment and prevention of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in Guatemala and to further strengthen ethical […]
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HHS launches first consumer health IT video challenge of 2012 The National Coordinator for Health Information Technology announced today a nationwide, open call for entries in the Healthy New Year Video Challenge, highlighting personal stories of patients and families using health technology to improve health. The video challenge, launched by the Office of the National […]
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Affordable Care Act provision cuts red tape, saves up to $4.5 billion Streamlining electronic funds transfers in health care will bring total savings to more than $16 billion over 10 years New standards for electronic funds transfers in health care, required by the Affordable Care Act, will reduce up to $4.5 billion off administrative costs […]
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Final health IT innovators win funding for cancer treatment apps Innovative winners of an HHS public data and cancer challenge have created health IT applications that use public data and existing technology to help patients and health care professionals prevent, detect, diagnose and treat cancer. The two winners presented their submissions during a special symposium […]
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Statement from HHS Secretary Sebelius on International Day of Persons with Disabilities Saturday, December 3, 2011 is the 19th Annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day to highlight efforts to improve the conditions of persons with disabilities. Across the globe, 15 percent of the world’s population is living with a disability and about a quarter […]
