Biden-Harris Administration Awards More Than $1.6 Billion in Funds for Communities Addressing Addiction and...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Health Resources and...
U.S. Celebrates Millionth Organ Transplant
The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), which serves as the nation’s transplant system under contract with the federal government, recently reported its millionth...
FBI Recommends Action to Protect Vulnerable Medical Devices from Cyberattacks
The FBI recently released recommendations to help protect medical devices from cyberattacks that can threaten health care operations, patient safety, and data privacy and...
HHS Announces Over $20 Million in Awards to Reduce Disparities in Maternal and Infant...
Recently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced investments of over $20 million...
Increased Use of Telehealth for Opioid Use Disorder Services During COVID-19 Pandemic Associated with...
The expansion of telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with individuals staying in treatment longer and reducing their risk of medically treated...
Medicare Shared Savings Program Saves Medicare More Than $1.6 Billion in 2021 and Continues...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the Medicare Shared Savings Program, through its work with Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) –...
HHS Announces Awarding of $79.1 Million in Overdose Prevention Grants
​The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is announcing the awarding of...
Senator John Thune Visits with SDAHO and LeadingAge to Talk Healthcare Solutions
Healthcare is described as a team sport and it is not just clinicians who suit up for the team, it also includes industry leaders...
No Surprises Act Final Rule Released
​The departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and the Treasury issued the No Surprises Act final rule updating several key regulations. Updates include...
HHS To Allocate More Vaccine, Treatment for Monkeypox
​Jurisdictions that have used 90% of their JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccine supply and are administering the vaccine intradermally to adults can begin ordering additional vaccine...
