Biden Administration Allocates $500M towards Revolutionary COVID Treatment Initiatives

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the allocation of $500 million in grants to support the development of future COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics. This funding, granted through the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), is part of the federal government’s Project NextGen initiative, aimed at strengthening preparedness against upcoming COVID-19 …

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Biden Administration’s Ambitious Goal: Expanding OTC Birth Control and More

The Biden administration is seeking public input on whether to require comprehensive coverage of a variety of over-the-counter (OTC) preventive products, such as contraception, under most health insurance plans, at no cost. Under the Affordable Care Act, insurers are obligated to cover specific forms of birth control and other preventive services, but only when they …

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The Potential Ramifications of a Shutdown on Vital Health Care Programs

The federal government is facing a possible shutdown as several conservative House Republicans continue to oppose a short-term agreement to fund the government. The current spending laws will expire at 11:59 p.m. on September 30. If a deal is not reached by then, funding will stop temporarily, affecting various government functions, including some healthcare programs. …

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Biden Administration Proposes Mandatory Minimum Staffing Levels for Nursing Homes

The White House has announced new initiatives to enhance nursing home safety, including the establishment of a 24/7 “federal floor” on staffing levels to ensure proper staffing in these facilities. In a statement, the White House expressed concern that despite receiving nearly $100 billion from taxpayers each year, many nursing homes consistently understaff their facilities, …

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Fetterman Commends Biden’s Stance on Marijuana and Urges DEA to Take Action

Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) commended President Biden and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Thursday for their recommendation to reschedule marijuana to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). This move marks a significant step towards reducing federal regulations on the drug. Last year, President Biden requested the HHS to examine the possibility of …

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Biden administration allocates $450M in funds to combat overdose epidemic

The Biden administration has unveiled a new funding package of over $450 million to address the national overdose crisis. The objective is to reduce overdose deaths, support recovery efforts, and launch information campaigns targeting young people. Second gentleman Doug Emhoff emphasized the severity of the overdose epidemic, acknowledging the devastating impact it has had on …

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HHS Provides Recommendation to DEA Regarding Marijuana Rescheduling

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has submitted its findings on marijuana to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as part of the Biden administration’s efforts to potentially change marijuana’s legal status in the United States. In October 2022, President Biden requested that the HHS secretary and the attorney general review the current federal …

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