Monday, January 4, 2021

Here's What You Missed from HHS: January 3, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

HHS Releases Advisory Opinion Clarifying that 340B Discounts Apply to Contract Pharmacies

December 30, 2020

 

On Wednesday, the HHS Office of the General Counsel released an advisory opinion concluding that drug manufacturers are required to deliver discounts under the 340B Drug Pricing Program (340B Program) on covered outpatient drugs when contract pharmacies are acting as agents of 340B covered entities. Read full news release

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make Every Bite Count: USDA, HHS Release Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025

December 29, 2020

 

Nutrition in America took a major step forward today with the publication of Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. Read full news release

 

 

 

Operation Warp Speed Briefing

 

 

Tune in to HHS’s Operation Warp Speed briefings every week to get the latest news on COVID-19 vaccines. Visit the Operation Warp Speed (OWS) Briefings playlist on YouTube to catch the latest briefing and previous briefings.

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Secretary Azar Statement on Executive Order Supporting In-Person Schooling

December 28, 2020

 

On Monday, President Trump signed an executive order directing HHS to allow funds available through the Community Services Block Grant program, administered through the Administration for Children and Families, to be used by grantees and eligible entities to provide emergency learning scholarships to disadvantaged families for their children who lack access to in-person learning. Read full news release

 

 

 

 

 

 

As Americans receive COVID-19 vaccines over the next few months, it is important to continue to follow public health safety measures to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines and how to stay safe.

Visit CDC.gov/coronavirus »

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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