HHS Secretary Azar declares public health emergency in Florida due to Hurricane Michael Following President Trump’s emergency declaration for Florida, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar today declared a public health emergency in the state as Hurricane Michael makes landfall. The declaration gives the HHS Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services beneficiaries and their healthcare providers and suppliers greater flexibility in meeting emergency health needs. “Hurricane Michael poses a significant threat to the health and safety of those in its path,” Secretary Azar said. “These actions help ensure that our fellow Americans who rely on Medicare and Medicaid have continuous access to the care they need.”   Read More