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KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Staffing Up at HHS

Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. More than a month into President Joe Biden’s term, nominees to fill...

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Journalists Weigh In on Biden’s HHS Pick

KHN senior correspondent Noam Levey discussed Xavier Becerra’s nomination to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with KQED’s “Forum”...

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Telehealth company sues HHS for allegedly excluding overseas physicians

A telemedicine physician group sued HHS and CMS for allegedly refusing to cover care provided by its critical-care physicians residing overseas.Regulators issued...

HHS issues HIPAA, CMS regulatory waivers to Texas hospitals

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HHS issues HIPAA, CMS regulatory waivers to Texas hospitals

The Department of Health and Human Services has issued several waivers for Texas hospitals reeling from the devastating winter storm that has...

Coronavirus Worsening Workforce Challenges for Many In-Home Caregivers

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As Becerra Awaits HHS Confirmation, Biden Reportedly Narrows Picks to Head CMS

There’s a new name being circulated for President Joe Biden’s top pick to lead the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...

Trump issues drug pricing executive orders on 340B, outpatient drug pay

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HHS further delays Trump-era drug rebate rule

The Trump-era drug rebate rule won’t fully take effect until at least Jan. 1, 2023, according to a court filing on Friday.The...

ACA defender Becerra tapped for Biden's HHS chief

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How might Xavier Becerra operate as HHS Secretary?

California consumer rights groups have high hopes for Xavier Becerra, President Joseph Biden’s nominee to lead HHS, while some lawyers suggest he...

States Move Ahead With Canada Drug Importation While Awaiting Signal From Biden

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States Move Ahead With Canada Drug Importation While Awaiting Signal From Biden

Florida, Colorado and several New England states are moving ahead with efforts to import prescription drugs from Canada, a politically popular strategy...

Florida oncology group will return $2.3 million to VA for drug overpayments

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HHS delays Trump-era drug rebate rule

HHS on Friday delayed a rule that would bar pharmacy go-betweens from keeping rebates paid by drugmakers under Medicare Part D.The policy...

Beyond the Byline: Verifying information on the chaotic COVID-19 vaccine rollout

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HHS allows more healthcare providers to administer COVID-19 vaccines

HHS on Thursday made moves to rapidly grow the vaccination workforce and increase the public’s access to COVID-19 vaccinations.Under the amendment to...