Department of Health and Human Services
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.
Federal Disaster Medical Teams Deployed As Texas Coronavirus Cases Surge
Hospitalizations in Texas climbed to 9,869 on Thursday, the highest level recorded in the state since early April.
Staff Members Restrained Teen Who Later Died With Weight On Chest: Report
The executive summary of the investigation added the restraint was not part of the treatment plan for the teen, that the staff members reacted "significantly disproportionate" to his behavior and that no one else among other staff, nurses or supervisors stepped in to stop or correct the restraint.
States That Reopened Have Not Had Spike in New COVID-19 Cases: HHS Chief
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said Sunday he has not seen any spikes in new coronavirus cases in states that recently reopened "non-essential" businesses.
Whistleblower Bright Warns 'Window is Closing' to Address COVID-19 Pandemic
In a whistleblower complaint filed in early May, Bright alleged that he was reassigned in retaliation for his reluctance to promote an unproven drug to treat COVID-19.
How to Watch Whistleblower Rick Bright's Congressional Testimony
Bright was removed from his position as director of BARDA, the chief federal agency responsible for developing medical countermeasures to pandemics, on April 21.
Who Is Rick Bright? Whistleblower Complained About Coronavirus Treatment
Bright has said that top HHS officials pressured his division to promote an unproven drug for political reasons.
Federal Watchdog Recommends Coronavirus Whistleblower Be Reinstated
The Office of Special Counsel says it has "reasonable grounds to believe" that Dr. Rick Bright was fired for publicly questioning Trump's advocacy of thydroxychloroquine as a coronavirus treatment.
Health Department Shakeup by White House is Being Considered: Reports
Three outlets reported that Alex Azar could be replaced as Health and Human Services secretary amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Given Increased Security After Receiving Threats
Anonymous sources say that Fauci has begun receiving positive and negative attention for publicly contradicting the president's statements about the epidemic.
Coronavirus Sparks Rise in Cybercrime From Foreign Agents
From hacks to COVID-19 spear-phishing campaigns, there's no doubt the pandemic is aiding a surge in cybercrime.
Fed Judge Strikes Down Trump Administration's Religious Freedom Health Rule
After two similar decisions earlier in the month, a third federal judge has thrown out a Trump administration rule that would have allowed medical personnel to use their religious beliefs to deny care to LGBTQ people and women.
Doctors Are Removing a Growing Number of Patients from Prescription Opioids
A federal guideline on removing patients from their opioid prescriptions was recently tempered, but not before physicians and hospital networks began aggressively removing people from their medication or sending them away entirely.
Trump Admin Tackling Wrong Problems on Opioid Overdoses: Bioethicist Q&A
"We're focusing really heavily on restricting access to prescription opioids, but that's because it's what we're comfortable doing," Travis Rieder said. "There's not actually any evidence that these cuts save lives."
U.S. Doesn't Know How Many Migrant Children Separated
"Thousands of children may have been separated during an influx that began in 2017, before the accounting required by the court, and HHS has faced challenges in identifying separated children," a new government report said.
Santorum on Lost Children: We Lose People All the Time
"I think the idea that they're 'lost' is hyperbole to try and create an issue where I don't really think there is one," Santorum said. "Other than the fact that the bureaucracy—surprise, surprise—doesn't work very well."
Another HHS Official Placed on Leave For Social Posts
One of her posts seemingly promoted tearing down a statue of Barack Obama and accused the former president of trying to develop nuclear warheads.
Communications Staffer At HHS Is PizzaGate Believer
Ximena Barreto has been placed on leave while the department looks into the matter.