Department of Health and Human Services
No Republicans Object to Inspector General Trump Called 'Fake News'
Christi A. Grimm was confirmed as the new inspector general of the Department of Health and Human Services on February 18.
Biden Admin Commits to No Crack Pipes, Avoids Partial Government Shutdown
Vaccine mandates and crack pipes have caused Republicans to object to a resolution to fund the government through mid-March.
Why the Biden Administration Wants to Hand Out 'Safe Smoking' Kits
The Department of Health and Human Services is offering grants aimed at reducing harm from substance abuse.
Watchdog says Health and Human Services Failing to Fix Key Issues
"More frequent extreme weather events, new viruses, and bad actors who threaten to cause intentional harm loom," a GAO report states.
How to Get Your Free At-home COVID Test Covered by Insurance
The Biden administration announced last month that health insurers would have to pay for the over-the-counter coronavirus tests.
DeSantis Calls on Biden to Let States Buy Monoclonal Antibodies
"We feel there's no need for it to just be sitting on the shelves," the Florida governor said Monday.
77 Percent of NC Workers Hit By Gov's Vax Mandate Got Jab by Deadline
Refusal to comply with Cooper's vaccine mandate results in termination. As of Wednesday, 18 North Carolina state workers have been fired because of refusal.
How Many Days a Week You Need to Work Out to Notice a Difference
A minimal amount of physical activity in a week will produce some health benefits. But how much exercise until we start seeing significant results? And what about diet?
As Biden Mulls Payments to Trump Victims, Migrant Caravan Swells in Mexico
The Biden administration could offer around $450,000 a person in compensation to migrant families. Meanwhile, roughly 5,000 are journeying north through Mexico.
Rachel Levine, Biden-Appointed Official, Misgendered by Jim Banks
The Twitter account of the U.S. Congressman was suspended after he intentionally mislabeled Levine a "man."
Americans to Get Relief From Surprise Medical Bills With New Charges Ban
"We're hoping to give folks a sigh of relief, who have been blindsided by billing," said Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra.
Idaho Sued Over Using Rationing Medical Care
"Older adults are facing serious risk of discrimination, resulting in death," the group wrote in a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
U.S. Unable to Reach a Third of Migrant Kids Released from January to May
Data from the Department of Health and Human Services reportedly shows that 4,890 out of 14,600 calls made to migrant children and their sponsors went unanswered between January and May of this year.
Health and Human Services Orders Over 25,000 Employees to Get COVID Vaccine
"Requiring our HHS health care workforce to get vaccinated will protect our federal workers, as well as the patients and people they serve," HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said.
Number of Unaccompanied Minors at Fort Bliss Shelter Dropped by 40%
"We have continued to expand our capacity, and as a result we're able to discharge more of these children into the hands of a responsible, vetted custodian, which then frees up a bed for another child," the Health and Human Services secretary said.
Alejandro Mayorkas Defends Harris' Border Trip to El Paso Over Crisis Areas
Analyzing year-to-date figures, RVG accounted for 30 percent of border encounters since October 2020—the most of any area in the southwest—compared to El Paso which saw nearly 13 percent of encounters—the fourth busiest behind Tucson and Del Rio.
Pentagon to House Migrant Children at Military Bases Amid Immigrant Crisis
The Department of Defense said that the use of the basis will neither impede military readiness nor will involve any military oversight of the children.
Cruz Questions Credentials of Biden's HHS Pick, Says 'We Need a Scientist'
Xavier Becerra will likely be confirmed despite Cruz' claims that he's an unqualified left-wing activist.
COVID Infusion Treatment—Where to Receive Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
In early January, medicines used in monoclonal antibody therapy were directed for delivery to 3,700 locations across the country, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
HHS Secretary Azar Urges Trump to Condemn Violence After Capitol Riot
"The attacks on the Capitol were an assault on our democracy and on the tradition of peaceful transitions of power that the United State of America first brought to the world," Alex Azar wrote to the president in a Friday letter.
HHS Secretary Alex Azar Blames States For Slow Rollout of COVID-19 Vaccines
"State restrictions on eligibility have obstructed speed and accessibility of administration," Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar told reporters Tuesday, announcing that the federal government is encouraging states to loosen their rules about who will qualify for vaccines.
Anthony Fauci Gets Moderna COVID Vaccine Days Before Turning 80
The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases had the shot after Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar.
HHS Adviser Urged Health Officials to Expose Low-Risk People to Virus
"Infants, kids, teens, young people, young adults, middle aged with no conditions etc. have zero to little risk...we want them infected," the science adviser wrote.
COVID Vaccine Distribution Plan by State as Pfizer Rollout Begins
The initial delivery of the Pfizer orders for the vaccine will be completed by Wednesday, according to the Department of Defense.
Alex Azar Says Pfizer 'Very Much Part' of Operation Warp Speed
Trump administration officials and allies have tried to link Pfizer's claims that its coronavirus vaccine is 90 percent effective to Operation Warp Speed.
Trump's Top Medicaid Official Paid $3,400 in Taxpayer Funds for Podcast
An 18-month congressional investigation led by Democrats found that Medicaid official Seema Verma billed taxpayers more than $35 million for media consultants tasked with building her personal brand .
Brett Giroir Says Rapid Home Tests 'Utopian' As U.K. Funds Home Test Trial
The testing czar said rapid at-home tests "may never happen."
HHS Secretary Azar Says China Hiding COVID-19 Origins Amid Taiwan Visit
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar's visit to Taiwan over the weekend prompted scorn from the Chinese Communist Party, but the Trump administration official shot back, saying Beijing is still witholding the origin of COVID-19 from the world.
Trump Official Believes 85% Masks Use Would Bring Same Outcome as Shutdown
Admiral Brett Giroir suggested that masks were already making an impact in Florida, Texas, Arizona and Louisiana.
Dem State Senator Indicted on Nearly 50 Counts of Embezzlement, Wire Fraud
Robinson allegedly stole over $600,000 in government funds while working as director of a healthcare organization.