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technology10 hours ago•3 min saved

HHS plans two new FDA deputy commissioners, one for AI-focused technology

Health and Human Services plans two new FDA deputy commissioners—one for technology/AI and one for drugs—reporting to FDA commissioner nominee Heidi Overton, with no final decisions yet; potential candidates include Jared Seehafer for tech and Kyle Diamantas for drugs. The move comes amid FDA scrutiny over drug approvals, food safety challenges, and expanding AI use, including the Elsa tool and a pending AI-regulation discussion.

via CNBC|

#ai #fda #hhs

health2 days ago•3 min saved

Public input sought on vaccine guidance categories amid Trump administration review

The HHS issued a Federal Register notice inviting 30 days of public comments on the current vaccine recommendation categories (routine, risk-based, shared clinical decision-making) and whether new categories should be added, a move critics say could sow confusion and limit access if CDC/ACIP oversight is bypassed; experts warn the effort may reflect broader Trump-era pushes to pare back vaccine guidance and raise questions about how evidence is evaluated. Public vaccine mandates remain state/local.

via The Guardian|

#cdc #health #hhs

health4 days ago•2 min saved

Kennedy-Trump push seeks public input to reshape U.S. vaccine policy

A new information request from President Trump and Health Secretary RFK Jr. invites 30 days of public comment on potential changes to U.S. vaccine policy, signaling a push to revise the current framework (universal, risk-based, and shared clinical-decision-making categories) without implementing changes yet, while the CDC reiterates vaccines’ safety and effectiveness.

via STAT|

#cdc #health #hhs

politics6 days ago•6 min saved

Judge blocks Trump-era abstinence shift in teen sex-ed grants

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s abstinence-focused changes to the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program, halting the new grant criteria while the lawsuit proceeds, but he did not restore the tens of millions in funding already cut earlier this summer.

via Politico|

#abstinence-only #court-ruling #federal-funding

health11 days ago•6 min saved

Detransitioners recount coercive, profit-driven gender care for youths, per HHS report

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Wolves in White Coats report highlights three detransitioner accounts—Clementine Breen, Soren Aldaco, and Luke Healy—who allege that doctors pressured underage patients to pursue gender-transition treatments, often starting with puberty blockers and hormones and, in some cases, including surgeries. The stories describe rapid social/medical transitions, limited exploration of alternatives, perceived profit motives, and significant later health and psychological consequences, prompting calls for a more cautious, structured reassessment of youth gender-care pathways.

via New York Post|

#detransition #gender-affirming-care #health

health12 days ago•3 min saved

HHS flags suspected gender-affirming care billing across major providers

The Department of Health and Human Services announced referrals to federal investigators of hundreds of providers over potentially anomalous billing of gender-affirming care for minors, including about $50 million in claims from 2015–2025 and major hospitals among those named. The CMS-commissioned report cited patterns it says could financially benefit providers, while the administration continues to push policies to curb or end funding for such care, drawing criticism from major medical groups and ongoing regulatory actions.

via Fierce Healthcare|

#billing-practices #cms #gender-affirming-care

politics19 days ago•9 min saved

Trump Defunds Abstinence-Ed Programs, Court Challenge Erupts Over Teen Health Grants

The Trump administration cut tens of millions in funding for the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program, including abstinence-focused curricula in red and blue states, triggering a DC court challenge from clinics and local governments. Grantees say the administration cherry-picked examples and imposed strict new criteria, with some groups reapplying under the new rules while others paused programs, highlighting a partisan clash over sex-education funding and progress against teen pregnancies.

via Politico|

#abstinence-education #hhs #lawsuits

politics21 days ago•4 min saved

Houston Boutique Firm Secures $150M-a-Year Contract to Represent Unaccompanied Migrant Children

A 26-employee Houston firm, Burke Law Group, has been awarded a contract worth up to $150 million annually by the Department of Health and Human Services to provide legal orientation, consultation, and attorney-of-record services for thousands of unaccompanied immigrant children in immigration court, replacing Acacia Center for Justice; the contract runs through August next year and expands government reliance on a boutique firm with no listed immigration specialization.

via Politico|

#burke-law-group #hhs #immigration

health1 month ago•5 min saved

Source Found, Cyclospora Outbreak Put Under Control, FDA Probes Continue

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. says investigators have identified the source of the multistate cyclospora outbreak and issued recalls, declaring the situation 'under control' as the FDA continues its probe. The initial Taylor Farms lettuce positive test was later deemed a false positive, with Taylor Fresh Foods recalling iceberg lettuce from central Mexico linked to Taco Bell locations. About 1,644 people have fallen ill and 94 have been hospitalized across Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia. Officials say forensics will continue nationwide and defend ongoing FoodNet surveillance cuts as redundant.

via Fox News|

#cyclospora #fda #health

policy1 month ago•1 min saved

HHS Ends COVID-19 Emergency Use Authorizations, Shifting to Standard Regulation

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signed terminations ending the COVID-19 EUA declarations for drugs/biological products and for medical devices, with the terminations taking effect after advance notice (12 months for drugs; 180 days for devices). With traditional FDA pathways now widely available, reliance on EUA products will wind down, and regulators will aid manufacturers in pursuing standard approvals; notices will be published in the Federal Register and sent to Congress.

via HHS.gov|

#covid-19 #emergency-use-authorization #fda

regulations-and-reform1 month ago•27 min saved

DEA Pushes for CAMU-Based Reclassification of Cannabis at Rescheduling Hearing

At a two-week administrative hearing, the DEA urged that cannabis be moved from Schedule I toward Schedule III by showing it has currently accepted medical use (CAMU) based on FDA/HHS analysis and clinical data; anti-rescheduling groups contested the CAMU framework and the traditional five-factor test. The proceedings feature FDA scientist Dominic Chiapperino and cross-examinations, with the outcome expected to emerge later in the process.

via Cannabis Business Times|

#camu #dea-cannabis-rescheduling-hearing #fda

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Cassidy accuses RFK Jr. of running HHS on a ‘foundation of lies’ amid guardrail clash

Outgoing Sen. Bill Cassidy bluntly accuses Health Secretary RFK Jr. of running HHS on a foundation of lies and breaking promises to secure Cassidy’s vote for confirmation, citing a disputed CDC vaccine statement and a pledge for guardrails; Kennedy says he complied with agreements, while Cassidy argues trust in public health has not been restored and highlights Kennedy’s vaccine policy and overseas funding positions.

via New York Post|

#bill-cassidy #cdc #hhs

politics2 months ago•51 min saved

Senator Warns of Rapid Plan to Deport 500+ Unaccompanied Migrant Children

Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden warns the Trump administration is preparing a rapid removal plan for more than 500 unaccompanied migrant children in ORR custody, bypassing protections and humanitarian duties. He urges an immediate halt, noting past rapid deportation attempts and questions sponsor-vetting under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act. The administration denies plans; advocates say children have faced long stays in shelters while sponsors are sought.

via Yahoo|

#hhs #immigration-policy #office-of-refugee-resettlement

health2 months ago•8 min saved

HHS Unveils Bold Plan to Reclaim U.S. Leadership in Clinical Trials

The Department of Health and Human Services today launched a department-wide effort to restore U.S. leadership in clinical research, accelerate drug development, and expand patient access to innovative therapies. Key moves include FDA pilots to shorten early-trial timelines and clarify expectations, NIH support for AI-enabled, well-powered trials, NCATS’ translational advances, NCI’s streamlined trial activation and enrollment, ONC’s patient-trial matching via electronic health records, and ARPA-H initiatives to modernize research—all aimed at reducing delays and strengthening domestic biomedical leadership.

via HHS.gov|

#arpa-h #clinical-trials #fda

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Senate panel weighs blocking RFK Jr.-led shift of special ed to HHS

A Senate education committee is moving toward a July vote to block moving core federal special education programs from the Education Department to HHS, which RFK Jr. oversees; Cassidy opposes the shift and would prefer it stay with Education or go to Labor, while Kaine claims bipartisan support could pass the measure. Disability groups warn of potential service disruptions despite officials’ assurances that student rights would be protected.

via USA Today|

#education-department #hhs #politics