July 26, 2022 “Today, we celebrate a watershed moment in our nation’s history: the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For 32 years, the ADA has provided vital protections for the millions of Americans who live with a disability.” Read More
Secretary Becerra Kicks Off National Tour to Strengthen Mental Health
March 2, 2022 “Secretary will work with partners and elected officials across the country to address the nation’s mental health and behavioral health crises, which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.” Read More
As American Families Prepare for Back-to-School, Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens Access to High-Quality, Comprehensive Health Care for Children
August 18, 2022 In support of President Biden’s effort to address the nation’s mental health crisis, HHS issues guidance to states on ways to expand mental health care for children, and proposes requirements for states to report certain health care quality measures for children and adults Read More
HHS Announces New Funding Opportunity to Strengthen Behavioral Health Services in Nursing Homes and Other Long-Term Care Facilities
May 16, 2022 Center of Excellence Will Improve Staff Training on Residents’ Mental Health Needs The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing a funding opportunity of nearly $15 million for a three-year federal grant to establish a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) program that will strengthen the delivery of behavioral health care to residents …
HHS Celebrates Black Maternal Health Week 2023
4/13/2023 Funding announcements and events reflect ongoing commitment to advance Biden-Harris Administration’s goals of improving maternal health and advancing equity Read More
Statement from HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
July 26, 2022 “Today, we celebrate a watershed moment in our nation’s history: the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For 32 years, the ADA has provided vital protections for the millions of Americans who live with a disability.” Read More
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, Education Secretary Miguel A. Cardona Announce a Joint Effort to Develop and Share Resources to Ensure Children Have Access to School-based Health Services
March 24, 2022 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and U.S. Education Department (ED) Secretary Miguel A. Cardona today reaffirmed their commitment to children and youth by launching a joint-department effort to expand school-based health services, ensuring children have the health services and supports necessary to build resilience and thrive. Read More
HHS Office for Civil Rights Settles HIPAA Investigation with health Solutions Regarding Disclosure of Protected Health Information on an Unsecured Server for $75,000
June 28, 2023 Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement of potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules with iHealth Solutions, LLC (doing business as Advantum Health), a Kentucky-based business associate that provides coding, billing, and onsite information technology services to health …
HHS Office for Civil Rights and the Federal Trade Commission Warn Hospital Systems and Telehealth Providers about Privacy and Security Risks from Online Tracking Technologies
July 20, 2023 Letters highlight concerns about use of online tracking technologies such as Google Analytics and Meta Pixel in violation of HIPAA Read More
HHS’ Administration for Children and Families Awards More Than $375 Million to Reduce Poverty, Increasing Anti-Poverty Funding Through CSBG to $750 Million in FY23
April 12, 2023 Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), announced the release of $375 million in Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding to help reduce poverty through community-based programming. This funding is the third installment of CSBG funding for states, territories, and tribes in FY23 to support services …