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Public health
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Thousands of federal health workers are losing their jobs in the US

The Trump administration's restructuring is significantly downsizing HHS, impacting vital health services and raising concerns about public health risks.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

HHS Systems Are in Danger of Collapsing, Workers Say

HHS's cybersecurity program faces a risk due to contract expirations and staffing purges that may compromise sensitive data protection.
Healthcare
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

HHS starts parting with 10,000 workers as RFK Jr.'s overhaul plans come together

The Department of Health and Human Services is undergoing significant layoffs as part of a major restructuring plan.
US news
fromTruthout
1 month ago

HHS Website Removes Advisory Declaring Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis

The HHS website has removed the page declaring gun violence as a public health crisis.
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Trump administration freezes many health agency reports and posts, including those from CDC, FDA

The Trump administration paused federal health agency communications until political appointees approve them.
Public health
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Thousands of federal health workers are losing their jobs in the US

The Trump administration's restructuring is significantly downsizing HHS, impacting vital health services and raising concerns about public health risks.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

HHS Systems Are in Danger of Collapsing, Workers Say

HHS's cybersecurity program faces a risk due to contract expirations and staffing purges that may compromise sensitive data protection.
Healthcare
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

HHS starts parting with 10,000 workers as RFK Jr.'s overhaul plans come together

The Department of Health and Human Services is undergoing significant layoffs as part of a major restructuring plan.
US news
fromTruthout
1 month ago

HHS Website Removes Advisory Declaring Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis

The HHS website has removed the page declaring gun violence as a public health crisis.
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Trump administration freezes many health agency reports and posts, including those from CDC, FDA

The Trump administration paused federal health agency communications until political appointees approve them.
more#public-health
#elon-musk
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Healthcare

RFK Jr. Orders HHS Staff to Answer Elon Musk Email Threat

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. mandates staff response to Elon Musk's email on accomplishments, while other agency leaders refuse compliance.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Healthcare

RFK Jr. Orders HHS Staff to Answer Elon Musk Email Threat

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. mandates staff response to Elon Musk's email on accomplishments, while other agency leaders refuse compliance.
more#elon-musk
fromDatabreaches
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Behavioral Health Resources of Washington state updates its data breach disclosure

Behavioral Health Resources reported a data breach affecting 50,083 individuals, although it remains unclear if any data was accessed.
#trump-administration
Healthcare
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Internal budget document reveals extent of Trump's proposed health cuts

The Trump administration plans significant cuts to federal health programs, proposing a one-third reduction in HHS discretionary spending.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Healthcare

Thousands of US health agency workers laid off in overhaul led by RFK Jr

Thousands of HHS employees are being dismissed as part of a restructuring plan under the Trump administration, impacting numerous job security and department operations.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump administration adds anti-trans notices to restored websites

HHS must restore website by February 11, 2025, rejecting gender ideology and asserting the existence of only two biological sexes.
Healthcare
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Internal budget document reveals extent of Trump's proposed health cuts

The Trump administration plans significant cuts to federal health programs, proposing a one-third reduction in HHS discretionary spending.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Healthcare

Thousands of US health agency workers laid off in overhaul led by RFK Jr

Thousands of HHS employees are being dismissed as part of a restructuring plan under the Trump administration, impacting numerous job security and department operations.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump administration adds anti-trans notices to restored websites

HHS must restore website by February 11, 2025, rejecting gender ideology and asserting the existence of only two biological sexes.
more#trump-administration
#biden-administration
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago
SF LGBT

Disability Advocates Alarmed by HHS Removal of Gender Dysphoria Protections

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services states that gender dysphoria is not protected under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
fromCbsnews
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Biden administration set to miss chance to lock in new food guidelines

The timeline for FDA food recommendations is delayed, likely extending to 2025, risking changes before potential new administration guidelines.
SF LGBT
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Disability Advocates Alarmed by HHS Removal of Gender Dysphoria Protections

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services states that gender dysphoria is not protected under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
fromCbsnews
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Biden administration set to miss chance to lock in new food guidelines

The timeline for FDA food recommendations is delayed, likely extending to 2025, risking changes before potential new administration guidelines.
more#biden-administration
#layoffs
US news
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

Layoffs begin at U.S. health agencies responsible for research, tracking disease and regulating food

HHS is undergoing a major restructuring resulting in significant layoffs and staff reductions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

HHS layoffs hit Meals on Wheels and other services for seniors and disabled

The recent layoffs at HHS jeopardize vital aging, disability, and anti-poverty programs.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
Healthcare

RFK Jr. Backtracks On Massive Cuts to HHS Just Days After Announcing Them

Reinstatement of cut programs and personnel is planned after acknowledging mistakes in HHS reorganization.
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago
Public health

RFK Jr.'s End Game

Kennedy's layoffs will disrupt his own objectives regarding chronic disease control.
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago
Healthcare

Insiders tell us it's chaos as Tesla's layoff playbook hits another federal agency

Federal job cuts at HHS lead to significant layoffs using badge scans, causing distress among employees.
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago
Healthcare

DOGE guts HHS small business office in reorg effort

HHS is undergoing significant layoffs, affecting key support structures for small and disadvantaged businesses.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

Layoffs begin at U.S. health agencies responsible for research, tracking disease and regulating food

HHS is undergoing a major restructuring resulting in significant layoffs and staff reductions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

HHS layoffs hit Meals on Wheels and other services for seniors and disabled

The recent layoffs at HHS jeopardize vital aging, disability, and anti-poverty programs.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
Healthcare

RFK Jr. Backtracks On Massive Cuts to HHS Just Days After Announcing Them

Reinstatement of cut programs and personnel is planned after acknowledging mistakes in HHS reorganization.
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago
Public health

RFK Jr.'s End Game

Kennedy's layoffs will disrupt his own objectives regarding chronic disease control.
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago
Healthcare

Insiders tell us it's chaos as Tesla's layoff playbook hits another federal agency

Federal job cuts at HHS lead to significant layoffs using badge scans, causing distress among employees.
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago
Healthcare

DOGE guts HHS small business office in reorg effort

HHS is undergoing significant layoffs, affecting key support structures for small and disadvantaged businesses.
more#layoffs
fromtime.com
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Exclusive: More than 150 House Democrats Urge HHS to Restore Title X Funds

House Democrats demand reversal of HHS funding freeze on family planning services.
#workforce-reduction
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago
OMG science

Doctor Behind Award-Winning Parkinson's Research Among Scientists Purged From NIH

Top NIH scientists were dismissed amidst controversial workforce reductions led by HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago
Healthcare

CDC, NIH and more health agencies brace for layoffs with DOGE and RFK Jr.'s restructuring. Here's what we know.

HHS officials anticipate significant layoffs under restructuring by Secretary Kennedy and his team, affecting multiple agencies within the department.
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago
OMG science

Doctor Behind Award-Winning Parkinson's Research Among Scientists Purged From NIH

Top NIH scientists were dismissed amidst controversial workforce reductions led by HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago
Healthcare

CDC, NIH and more health agencies brace for layoffs with DOGE and RFK Jr.'s restructuring. Here's what we know.

HHS officials anticipate significant layoffs under restructuring by Secretary Kennedy and his team, affecting multiple agencies within the department.
more#workforce-reduction
#measles-outbreak
SF politics
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Why RFK Jr.'s top spokesperson abruptly resigned from HHS last week

Thomas Corry, communications official under HHS Secretary Kennedy, resigned after differences in handling a measles outbreak discussion.
SF politics
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Why RFK Jr.'s top spokesperson abruptly resigned from HHS last week

Thomas Corry, communications official under HHS Secretary Kennedy, resigned after differences in handling a measles outbreak discussion.
more#measles-outbreak
#health-policy
Public health
fromTruthout
1 month ago

RFK Jr. Ends 50+ Years of Public Input in HHS Rulemaking Process

HHS policy change removes public input from certain rulemaking processes, raising concerns about harmful impacts without stakeholder engagement.
fromTruthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

During Senate Hearing, RFK Jr. Wrongly Claims Most Americans "Are Not Happy" With Medicaid

The majority of Americans have a favorable opinion of Medicaid, contradicting claims made by HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his confirmation hearings.
Public health
fromTruthout
1 month ago

RFK Jr. Ends 50+ Years of Public Input in HHS Rulemaking Process

HHS policy change removes public input from certain rulemaking processes, raising concerns about harmful impacts without stakeholder engagement.
fromTruthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

During Senate Hearing, RFK Jr. Wrongly Claims Most Americans "Are Not Happy" With Medicaid

The majority of Americans have a favorable opinion of Medicaid, contradicting claims made by HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his confirmation hearings.
more#health-policy
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago
Law

Morning Docket: 01.02.25

The Bird Flu epidemic has sparked fears regarding health policy under upcoming HHS leadership.
Information security
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

The US proposes rules to make healthcare data more secure

New cybersecurity rules proposed by HHS to protect patient data after major breaches.
Proposal mandates multifactor authentication and data encryption for healthcare organizations.
fromNextgov.com
6 months ago
Medicine

HHS to crack down on providers blocking access to electronic medical records

HHS is intensifying efforts against medical providers engaging in information blocking to ensure proper access to electronic health records.
fromMedium
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

HHS Outlines New Framework for Responsible AI Use in Public Benefits Administration

The HHS has released a detailed plan to implement AI technologies in public benefits, prioritizing beneficiaries' rights and safety.
fromLGBTQ Nation
10 months ago
Medicine

HIV cases are increasing among younger queer Latinos. Here's why. - LGBTQ Nation

Young Latino men have a rising share of new HIV infections, despite being a minority in the U.S. population.
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