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2017 News Releases

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December

Failure to protect the health records of millions of persons costs entity millions of dollars
December 28, 2017
Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de los Estados Unidos informa sobre misiones de respuesta y reactivación de la salud en Puerto Rico
December 20, 2017
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services update on response & recovery missions in Puerto Rico
December 20, 2017
HHS Acting Secretary Hargan Praises Passage of Tax Reform, Repeal of Obamacare’s Individual-Mandate Tax
December 20, 2017
OCR works with DOJ to ensure federally funded medical center provides communication services for deaf and hard of hearing patients
December 20, 2017
HHS highlights Office for Civil Rights' ongoing response to the opioid crisis, while implementing the 21st Century Cures Act
December 18, 2017
Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee Releases its First Report to Congress
December 14, 2017
Readout of Acting HHS Secretary Hargan Holds High-Level Opioids Meeting
December 12, 2017
HHS announces the winners of the HHS Opioid Code-a-Thon
December 8, 2017
Readout of Acting HHS Secretary Hargan’s visit to CDC headquarters
December 5, 2017

November

Readout of Acting HHS Secretary Hargan's Visit to Mechanicsville, Virginia
November 30, 2017
Members Appointed to New Tick-Borne Disease Working Group
November 22, 2017
HHS Names Patient Matching Algorithm Challenge Winners
November 21, 2017
New Members Named to Serve on Health Information Technology Advisory Committee Established in 21st Century Cures Act
November 17, 2017
Readout of Acting HHS Secretary Hargan's Visit to Missouri to Discuss Tax Reform
November 17, 2017
Readout of Acting HHS Secretary Hargan's Visit to the U.S. Virgin Islands
November 3, 2017
Readout of Acting HHS Secretary Hargan's Visit to Puerto Rico
November 2, 2017
HHS activates aid for uninsured U.S. Virgin Islands residents needing medicine
November 2, 2017
HHS activa ayuda para habitantes sin seguro de las Islas Vírgenes de EE.UU. que necesitan medicamentos
November 2, 2017

October

Readout of U.S. Surgeon General VADM Jerome Adam’s Visit to Local Addiction Treatment Facility
October 30, 2017
Readout of Assistant Secretary McCance-Katz’s Opioids Listening Session in Nashua, New Hampshire
October 30, 2017
Readout of Acting HHS Secretary Hargan’s Opioids Listening Session in Lexington, Kentucky
October 30, 2017
HHS Office for Civil Rights Issues Guidance on How HIPAA Allows Information Sharing to Address the Opioid Crisis
October 27, 2017
HHS Acting Secretary Declares Public Health Emergency to Address National Opioid Crisis
October 26, 2017
U.S. Government Participates in 4th High Level Global Health Security Agenda Ministerial Meeting
October 25, 2017
OCR Addresses National Origin Discrimination in Alabama Child Welfare Programs
October 25, 2017
United States Government Statement on the Montevideo Roadmap at the WHO Global Conference on Non-Communicable Diseases
October 18, 2017
Acting Secretary Hargan declares public health emergency in California due to wildfires
October 15, 2017
Trump Administration Takes Action to Abide by the Law and Constitution, Discontinue CSR Payments
October 12, 2017
HHS, FEMA, DOD and VA continue to provide sustained and critical medical care support for Puerto Rico as part of Trump Administration response to Hurricane Maria
October 12, 2017
Acting Secretary Hargan Welcomes Opportunity to Expand Affordable Healthcare Choices
October 12, 2017
HHS Acting Secretary Wright declares public health emergencies in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi due to Hurricane Nate
October 8, 2017
Federal, local efforts closely coordinated to care for Hurricane Maria survivors
October 6, 2017
Assistant Secretary McCance-Katz Meets with Innovators to Discuss Solutions to Opioid Crisis
October 6, 2017
Trump Administration Issues Rules Protecting the Conscience Rights of All Americans
October 6, 2017
HHS activa sistema de asistencia para residentes de Puerto Rico sin seguro que necesitan medicamentos
October 5, 2017
Eric Hargan Sworn In as HHS Deputy Secretary
October 5, 2017
HHS activates aid for uninsured Puerto Rico residents needing medicine
October 5, 2017
HHS broadens support to shore up health care facilities impacted by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico
October 2, 2017

September

HHS augments medical care at hospitals in Puerto Rico impacted by Hurricane Maria
September 30, 2017
Don Wright Designated Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
September 29, 2017
HHS accelerates development of first Ebola vaccines and drugs
September 29, 2017
HHS boosts post-Hurricane Maria medical surge into U.S. territories
September 28, 2017
Statement of HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., Regarding Private Charter Airplane Travel
September 28, 2017
HHS Secretary Price Announces New Chair and New Members of Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services
September 28, 2017
HHS Office of Minority Health awards $5 million to help communities address the opioid crisis, childhood obesity and serious mental illness
September 27, 2017
HHS brings medical and public health relief to US territories recovering from Hurricanes Maria, Irma
September 26, 2017
HHS advances point-of-care diagnostic test for anthrax
September 26, 2017
Secretario Price declara emergencia de salud pública en Puerto Rico y las Islas Vírgenes de EE. UU. a causa del huracán María
September 19, 2017
Secretary Price declares public health emergency in Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands due to Hurricane Maria
September 19, 2017
Readout of Secretary Price and ASPR’s Visit to Florida-Based Medical Support Teams
September 19, 2017
HHS partners to develop first intranasal treatment for cyanide poisoning
September 18, 2017
HHS activates program to reimburse hospitals caring for patients evacuated following Hurricane Irma
September 17, 2017
HHS commits $144.1 million in additional funding for opioid crisis
September 15, 2017
HRSA awards $200 million to health centers nationwide to tackle mental health and fight the opioid overdose crisis
September 14, 2017
First HHS medical support team arrives in Florida Keys
September 12, 2017
HHS, DoD rescue dialysis patients from U.S. Virgin Islands after Hurricane Irma
September 10, 2017
HHS continues buildup of medical support in Florida in preparation for Hurricane Irma landfall
September 9, 2017
Secretary Price Meets with Top HHS Leaders for Hurricane Briefings
September 8, 2017
HHS Secretary Price declares public health emergencies in Georgia and South Carolina due to Hurricane Irma
September 8, 2017
HHS Office for Civil Rights Enters Into Agreement with Oklahoma Nursing Home to Protect Patients with HIV/AIDS from Discrimination
September 8, 2017
Secretario Price declara estado de emergencia de salud pública en Georgia y Carolina del Sur a causa del huracán Irma
September 8, 2017
HHS Secretary Price declares public health emergency in Florida due to Hurricane Irma
September 7, 2017
National survey reveals the scope of behavioral health across the nation
September 7, 2017
Secretario Price declara estado de emergencia de salud pública en Florida a causa del huracán Irma
September 7, 2017
HHS moviliza personal médico y suministros para responder ante el huracán Irma
September 6, 2017
Secretario Price declara estado de emergencia de salud pública en Puerto Rico y las Islas Vírgenes de EE. UU. a causa del huracán Irma
September 6, 2017
HHS Secretary Price declares public health emergency in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands due to Hurricane Irma
September 6, 2017
HHS mobilizes medical staff and supplies to support response to Hurricane Irma
September 6, 2017
Survivor Health and Safety a Federal Family Focus after Hurricane Harvey
September 5, 2017
HHS increases presence and resources to help people affected by Hurricane Harvey
September 1, 2017
HHS Medical Reserve Corps volunteers aiding local response to Hurricane Harvey
September 1, 2017

August

Secretary Price Travels to Texas to Observe Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
August 29, 2017
Hurricane Harvey Response: OCR Identifies Practices and Resources for Emergency Responders/Officials to Help Ensure Individuals Have Equal Access to Emergency Services
August 29, 2017
HHS establishing medical shelter to aid those affected by Hurricane Harvey
August 28, 2017
HHS Secretary Price declares public health emergency in Louisiana due to Hurricane Harvey
August 28, 2017
HHS continues support in Texas and Louisiana in response to Hurricane Harvey
August 27, 2017
HHS readies additional medical support in Texas and Louisiana in response to Hurricane Harvey
August 26, 2017
HHS Secretary Price declares public health emergency in response to Hurricane Harvey
August 26, 2017
Readout of Secretary Price’s Meetings in Japan
August 25, 2017
Readout of Secretary Price’s Meetings in Vietnam
August 25, 2017
HHS readies medical support in Texas and Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Harvey
August 25, 2017
HHS Establishing Pain Management Task Force/Seeks Member Nominations
August 25, 2017
Readout of Secretary Price’s Meetings in Vietnam
August 24, 2017
Readout of Secretary Price’s Meetings in Beijing, China
August 23, 2017
Readout of Secretary Price’s Visit to Anchorage, Alaska
August 19, 2017
Secretary Price Statement on the Signing of the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017
August 18, 2017
HHS Secretary Price: Agreement with Mylan a Victory for Americans Who Rely on Lifesaving EpiPen
August 17, 2017
Public Members Appointed to New Federal Effort to Address Serious Mental Illness
August 16, 2017
HHS awards nearly $105 million to improve health center quality
August 15, 2017
HHS Secretary Statement on President Trump’s Opioid Announcement Today
August 10, 2017
Ignite Accelerator announces 14 teams selected for the seventh round of the internal innovation training program
August 9, 2017
HHS Secretary Statement on FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017
August 3, 2017
HHS Secretary Price Statement on Lower Drug Costs for Seniors
August 2, 2017
HHS Awards $3.2 Million for a Registry of Residents Affected by Lead Exposure in Flint, Michigan
August 1, 2017

July

Secretary Price Statement on FDA’s Announcement of New Regulatory Plan to Address Tobacco and Nicotine
July 28, 2017
Healthcare Vote Statement
July 28, 2017
Secretary Price Statement on Senate Healthcare Vote
July 25, 2017
HHS Unveils Improved Web Tool to Highlight Recent Breaches of Health Information
July 25, 2017
HHS Awards 16 Grants to Prevent Opioid Misuse among Women and Girls
July 25, 2017
Secretary Price: “The status quo is not acceptable or sustainable”
July 18, 2017
HHS Secretary Tom Price and CMS Administrator Seema Verma Address the Summer 2017 National Governors Association Meeting "The Future of Health Care"
July 15, 2017
HHS announces $80.8 million in grants for Adult and Family Treatment Drug Courts, and Adult Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts
July 14, 2017
HHS Secretary Price: Trump Administration Is Taking Action on Drug Prices
July 13, 2017
Medicare Trustees Report shows trust fund solvent through 2029
July 13, 2017
HHS Secretary Price: Alaska Waiver Approval Just the First Step in Era of State Flexibility
July 11, 2017
Secretary Price Statement on Declining Obamacare Insurance Market
July 10, 2017
Secretary Price Appoints Brenda Fitzgerald, M.D., as CDC Director and ATSDR Administrator
July 7, 2017

June

HHS awards $15 Million to help families affected by lead exposure in Flint, MI
June 30, 2017
Readout: Secretary Price Hosts Healthcare Listening Session with Doctors in Dallas, Texas
June 27, 2017
Readout: Secretary Price’s Visit to Colonial Flag Company in Sandy, Utah to Discuss Healthcare
June 27, 2017
HHS announces the availability of $195 million to expand substance abuse and mental health services at health centers nationwide
June 26, 2017
Secretary Price Applauds Senate Proposal to Repeal and Replace Obamacare
June 22, 2017
Readout of Secretary Price’s Healthcare Listening Session with Individuals Facing Lack of Coverage
June 22, 2017
Secretary Price Meets with Opioid Addiction Specialists, Providers, and Treatment Facilities Stakeholders
June 19, 2017
Readout of Secretary Price’s Listening Session with Medical & Healthcare Professionals at the White House
June 15, 2017
Secretary Price Statement on CMS Enrollment and Exchange Reports
June 12, 2017
ONC announces winners of Privacy Policy Snapshot Challenge
June 6, 2017
More than a name change: AIDS.gov becomes HIV.gov
June 5, 2017
Price Statement on President Trump’s Paris Agreement Announcement
June 1, 2017

May

HHS announces over $70 million in grants to address the opioid crisis
May 31, 2017
HHS announces the Move Health Data Forward Phase 3 challenge winners
May 31, 2017
HHS Secretary Price Statement on CBO Report
May 24, 2017
Readout of Secretary Price’s Third and Fourth Day in Geneva for World Health Assembly
May 24, 2017
HHS REPORT: Average Health Insurance Premiums Doubled Since 2013
May 23, 2017
Price: “President’s budget answers the call to fix what’s wrong in Washington"
May 23, 2017
Secretary Price Congratulates New WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
May 23, 2017
Careless handling of HIV information jeopardizes patient’s privacy, costs entity $387k
May 23, 2017
Readout of Secretary Price’s Second Day in Geneva for World Health Assembly
May 22, 2017
Secretary Price Delivers Address at 70th World Health Assembly
May 22, 2017
Readout of Secretary Price’s First Day in Geneva for 70th World Health Assembly
May 21, 2017
Readout of Secretary Price’s Attendance at the G20 Health Ministerial Meeting
May 20, 2017
Secretary Price Attends First G20 Health Ministers Meeting
May 19, 2017
Readout of Secretary Price’s Visit to Liberia
May 19, 2017
The Secretary’s Ventures Fund Announces 2017 Projects
May 17, 2017
Secretary Price Statement on Release of State Innovation Waiver Checklist
May 16, 2017
Texas health system settles potential HIPAA disclosure violations
May 10, 2017
Secretary Price Congratulates Dr. Gottlieb on His Confirmation as FDA Commissioner
May 9, 2017
Secretary Price Applauds House Passage of the American Health Care Act
May 4, 2017
Secretary Price Welcomes Opportunity to Reexamine Contraception Mandate
May 4, 2017
HHS Secretary Tom Price to present awards to Olympic Champions Michael Phelps and Allison Schmitt
May 4, 2017
HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D. Praises FDA Delay of Menu Labeling Regulations
May 1, 2017

April

US and Canada announce independent competitions to improve wellness data collection
April 27, 2017
$2.5 million settlement shows that not understanding HIPAA requirements creates risk
April 24, 2017
Trump Administration awards grants to states to combat opioid crisis
April 19, 2017
Overlooking risks leads to breach, $400,000 settlement
April 12, 2017
HHS sponsors new Zika diagnostic test, boosting national testing capacity
April 12, 2017

March

HHS Launches Webpage Highlighting Administrative Actions to Empower Patients
March 20, 2017
Secretary Price Statement on President’s Budget Blueprint
March 16, 2017
Secretary Price Statement on CBO Report
March 14, 2017
American Health Care Act Will Restore, Protect, and Preserve the Doctor-Patient Relationship
March 14, 2017
Secretary Price Congratulates CMS Administrator Verma on Her Confirmation
March 14, 2017
Secretary Price and CMS Administrator Verma Take First Joint Action: Affirm Partnership of HHS, CMS, and States to Improve Medicaid Program
March 14, 2017
Offering states flexibility to increase market stability and affordable choices
March 13, 2017
Secretary Price Committed to Greater Medicaid Flexibility for States
March 10, 2017
Secretary Price Supports House Efforts to Repeal and Replace Obamacare
March 7, 2017
The American Health Care Act Is Critical First Step Toward Protecting Patients
March 7, 2017

February

Statement from Secretary Price on President Trump’s Address to Congress
February 28, 2017
HHS announces the Move Health Data Forward Phase 2 challenge winners
February 21, 2017
$5.5 million HIPAA settlement shines light on the importance of audit controls
February 16, 2017
Lack of timely action risks security and costs money
February 1, 2017

January

Final rule enhances protections for research participants, modernizes oversight system
January 18, 2017
HIPAA settlement demonstrates importance of implementing safeguards for ePHI
January 18, 2017
ONC announces winners of consumer and provider app challenges to improve health information access and use
January 12, 2017
First HIPAA enforcement action for lack of timely breach notification settles for $475,000
January 9, 2017
New Analysis: Uninsured rate for Americans with pre-existing conditions dropped sharply when major Affordable Care Act reforms were first implemented
January 5, 2017