Monday, September 21, 2020

Here's What You Missed from HHS: September 20, 2020


 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

HHS Statement on Regulatory Process

September 20, 2020

 

On September 15, the Department of Health and Human Services issued a memo on agency procedures, clarifying that all departmental rules, which are all issued by the Secretary, must now be signed by the Secretary. Read full news release

 

 

 

HHS Congratulates NYSS Champions for Promoting Participation in Youth Sports

September 17, 2020

 

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition (PCSFN) are pleased to recognize the National Youth Sports Strategy (NYSS) Champion organizations for their work promoting youth sports participation and supporting the NYSS. Read full news release

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HHS Secretary Azar Declares Public Health Emergency in Oregon Due to Wildfires

September 16, 2020

 

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar today declared a public health emergency in Oregon due to wildfires, following President Trump's emergency declaration for the state. Read full news release

 

 

 

 

Trump Administration Releases COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Strategy

September 16, 2020

 

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Defense (DoD) today released two documents outlining the Trump Administration’s detailed strategy to deliver safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses to the American people as quickly and reliably as possible. Read full news release

 

 

 

 

 

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OCR Settles Five More Investigations in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative

September 15, 2020

 

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces that it has settled five more investigations in its HIPAA Right of Access Initiative this year. Read full news release

 

 

 

HHS Invests Nearly $115 Million to Combat the Opioid Crisis in Rural Communities

September 14, 2020

 

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded approximately $25 million to 80 award recipients across 36 states and two territories as part of the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP). Read full news release

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visit CDC.gov for more public health updates on the COVID-19 pandemic and information on how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

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