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Draft HHS Strategic Plan FY 2022-2026   Did you hear? The Draft HHS Strategic Plan FY 2022-2026 has been released. Starting now until November 7, 2021, HHS is seeking public comment in response to the Plan. Visit HHS.gov/about/draft-strategic-plan for more info. Learn more »

 

HHS News Releases Week of October 10, 2021

Fact Sheet: Efforts Across HHS to Promote Behavioral Health for Children and Youth October 8, 2021   Behavioral health is fundamental to the well-being of our country’s children and youth. That’s why agencies and offices across the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are working together to advance behavioral health for children, youth, and their families, with an emphasis on improving access, promoting equity, and fostering innovation. Read full news release

 

HHS Launches Spanish Language App to Help Latinos Navigate Health Care Questions, Issues New Report Highlighting Latino Coverage Issues October 8, 2021   Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a Spanish version of its QuestionBuilder app, which can help Latino patients prepare for their in-person or telehealth appointments. Read full news release

Statement by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on the Swearing-In of Melanie Anne Egorin as Assistant Secretary for Legislation October 7, 2021   U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra swore in Melanie Anne Egorin as Assistant Secretary for Legislation. Read full news release

 

HHS Unveils Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan and Policy Statement October 7, 2021   Today, as part of President Joe Biden’s whole-of-government approach to confronting the climate crisis, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan to bolster resilience of its operations and assets from the accelerating impacts of climate change. Read full news release

Readout of DOJ, HHS Listening Session on the Bipartisan COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act with Organizations Representing Communities Impacted by Hate October 6, 2021   Yesterday, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra co-hosted a listening session with stakeholders on the bipartisan COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which was signed into law by President Biden on May 20. Read full news release

 

HHS Awards $2.21 Billion in Fiscal Year 2021 to Help Americans Access HIV Care, Support Services, and Medication October 5, 2021   Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced approximately $2.21 billion in Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program funding for cities, counties, states, and local community-based organizations in fiscal year (FY) 2021. Read full news release

U.S. Attorney's Office and HHS Office for Civil Rights Settle Disability Discrimination Case with Backus Hospital October 5, 2021   The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut (DOJ), entered into a Voluntary Resolution Agreement with Backus Hospital, to ensure effective communication with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Read full news release

 

New HHS Report: Vaccination Linked to a Reduction of Over a Quarter Million COVID-19 Cases, 100,000 Hospitalizations, and 39,000 Deaths Among Seniors October 5, 2021   A new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shows that COVID-19 vaccinations may have helped prevent hundreds of thousands of new COVID-19 infections and tens of thousands of deaths among seniors. Read full news release

Francis Collins to step down as director of the National Institutes of Health October 5, 2021   Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., today announced his decision to end his tenure as the director of the National Institutes of Health by the end of the year. Read full news release

 

HHS Issues Final Regulation Aimed at Ensuring Access to Equitable, Affordable, Client-Centered, Quality Family Planning Services October 4, 2021   Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule to strengthen the Title X family planning program, fulfilling the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to restore access to equitable, affordable, client-centered, quality family planning services. Read full news release

Kentucky, Maine, and New Mexico Launch State Marketplaces for 2022 Coverage October 4, 2021   The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), congratulates Kentucky, Maine, and New Mexico on successfully transitioning from HealthCare.gov to their own State-based Marketplaces for the 2022 plan year. Read full news release

 

Missouri Medicaid Expansion Brings Quality Essential Health Coverage to More than 275,000 Missourians October 4, 2021   The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today that approximately 275,000 Missourians are now eligible for comprehensive health coverage, thanks to Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act. Read full news release

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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 »

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