$350M to Strengthen Maternal and Child Health & More

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Latest U.S. Department of Health & Human Services News Releases

 

HHS Extends Open Enrollment Period and Launches Initiatives to Expand Health Coverage Access Nationwide September 17, 2021   The Biden-Harris Administration, through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is taking a number of steps that will make it easier for the American people to sign up for quality, affordable health coverage and reduce health disparities in communities across the country.   Read more

Readout of the MassChallenge 2022 Verticals Application Launch Event September 17, 2021   On Thursday, September 9, 2021 Assistant Secretary for Health Rachel L. Levine, M.D., and National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Micky Tripathi helped kick off the PandemicX Accelerator Program during the virtual MassChallenge 2022 Verticals Application Launch exit disclaimer icon event.   Read more

 

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Announces Actions to Protect Patients and Providers in Response to Texas’ SB 8 September 17, 2021   Today, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra announced new resources and actions to protect reproductive health care for Texans, in response to President Joe Biden’s directive.   Read more

HHS Announces $350 Million to Strengthen Maternal and Child Health Across the Nation September 17, 2021   Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced nearly $350 million in awards to every state across the nation to support safe pregnancies and healthy babies.   Read more

 

Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15th - October 15th marks Hispanic Heritage Month. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, find out how the HHS community is helping to improve the health outcomes and health workforce representation of Latinos. Learn more »

 

Statement by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on National Hispanic Heritage Month September 17, 2021   "This month, especially, we celebrate and recognize the significant contributions of more than 62 million Latinos currently living in the United States."   Read more

HHS Awards Over $48 Million to Health Centers for Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. Initiative September 16, 2021   Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded over $48 million to 271 HRSA-supported health centers across 26 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia to expand HIV prevention and treatment, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) related services, outreach, and care coordination.   Read more

 

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Record-Breaking 12.2 Million People Are Enrolled in Coverage Through the Health Care Marketplaces September 15, 2021   A new report released today by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shows that more than 2.8 million people newly gained access to affordable health care under the Biden-Harris Administration through the 2021 Special Enrollment Period (SEP) on HealthCare.gov and State-based Marketplaces.   Read more

SAMHSA Awards $123 Million in Grants for Multifront Approach to Combat the Nation’s Overdose Epidemic September 13, 2021   The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is awarding more than $123 million in funding through six grant programs to provide multifaceted support to communities and health care providers as the Nation continues to combat the overdose epidemic.   Read more

 

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Marketplace Special Enrollment Period

 

Did you hear? More than 2.8 million people gained affordable health coverage during the Special Enrollment Period. There are now a record breaking 12.2 million people enrolled in the federal and state marketplaces. Read more »

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