The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report showcasing evidence-based interventions to support physical activity among adults ages 65 years and older. By the year 2030, 1 in every 5 Americans will be age 65 or over. More than 85 percent of older adults currently have at least 1 chronic health condition.
HHS and the American Society of Nephrology announce winners of $9.2 Million Artificial Kidney Prize Phase 2 at KidneyX Summit. The competition recognized participants’ innovative approaches to developing a bioartificial kidney and was divided into two tracks with two Track 1 participants each receiving $1,600,000, and six Track 2 participants each receiving $1,000,000.
The Biden-Harris Administration takes additional actions to address mental health needs of young people and make communities safer from gun violence.
Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy urges action to ensure social media environments are healthy and safe, as previously-advised national youth mental health crisis continues.
HRSA awarded more than $65 million to 35 HRSA-funded health centers to address the maternal mortality crisis. Funds will support health centers in medically underserved and rural communities to improve maternal health as part of the White House Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis.
In support of the President’s Executive Order on promoting competition and the Administration’s commitment to transparency, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is releasing ownership data for all Medicare-certified hospice and home health agencies.
The OCR announces that the Notifications of Enforcement Discretion issued under HIPAA and the HITECH Act during the COVID-19 public health emergency will expire at 11:59 pm on May 11, 2023, due to the expiration of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, awarded nearly $11 million to 22 HRSA-funded health centers to improve access to life-saving cancer screenings and early detection services for underserved communities.
HHS has awarded nearly $245 million in Bipartisan Safer Communities Act funding – $185.7 million from SAMHSA and nearly $60 million from the HRSA – to support youth mental health, help the health care workforce address mental health needs, and fund other critical mental health supports.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration released the results of its annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health, which shows how people living in America reported about their experience with mental health conditions, substance use, and pursuit of treatment in 2021.
In his first State of the Union, the President outlined a bold national strategy to prevent, treat, and provide long term recovery supports for mental illness and substance use disorders. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has a leadership role to implement and advance the President’s Strategy.
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