COVID-19 PHE, AANHPI Heritage Month & More

Read News Releases Published by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. [American Flag] An official email from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services [HHS Logo]( Latest U.S. Department of Health & Human Services News Releases [PHE Module 1 Image]( End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Based on current COVID-19 trends, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is planning for the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19, declared under Section 319 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, to expire at the end of the day on May 11, 2023. [Learn more »]( HHS News Releases Week of May 14, 2023 [HHS Celebrates National Maternal Mental Health Hotline’s First Anniversary; Introduces Updated Number: 1-833-TLC-MAMA]( May 12, 2023 Since the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline’s launch on Mother’s Day 2022, the professional counselors have provided emotional support, resources, and referrals to almost 12,000 pregnant and postpartum individuals who struggled with mental health concerns, and their loved ones. [Read full press release »]( [Fact Sheet: HHS Details $5 Billion ‘Project NextGen’ Initiative to Stay Ahead of COVID-19]( May 11, 2023 An initial investment of $5 billion, collectively referred to as Project NextGen, will accelerate and streamline the rapid development of the next generation of vaccines and treatments through public-private collaborations. [Read full news release »]( [HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Statement on End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency]( May 11, 2023 On May 11, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra released a statement on the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). [Read the full statement »]( [HHS Fact Sheet: Telehealth Flexibilities and Resources and the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency]( May 10, 2023 As the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or the Department) continues the process of transitioning away from the policies enabled by the COVID-19 emergency declarations, the Department would like to provide clarity regarding the future of federal flexibilities related to telehealth and tele prescribing to ensure that patients may continue to access and receive the care that they need. [Read full news release »]( [HHS Office for Civil Rights Settles Complaint with Florida Health Center that Failed to Provide Effective Communication for a Patient’s Caregiver]( May 10, 2023 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR), entered into a Voluntary Resolution Agreement with MCR Health, Inc., to resolve a disability discrimination complaint based on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. [Read full news release »]( [Letter to U.S. Governors from HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra On planning for the COVID-19 PHE]( May 10, 2023 On February 9, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra announced HHS is planning for the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), as declared under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, to end on May 11. [Read full news release »]( [Fact Sheet: End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency]( May 9, 2023 Based on current COVID-19 trends, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is planning for the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19, declared under Section 319 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, to expire at the end of the day on May 11, 2023. [Read full news release »]( [Readout of HHS Secretary Becerra’s In-Person Roundtable Meeting with Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Leaders]( May 9, 2023 On Monday, May 8th, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra hosted a roundtable discussion with leaders of 11 national organizations serving Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) communities. [Read full news release »]( [Readout of HHS Deputy Secretary Palm’s Trip to Alaska to Visit Native Communities]( May 9, 2023 Over the last several days, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Deputy Secretary Andrea Palm conducted an official trip to Alaska, visiting with Native communities and touring health facilities making use of HHS funding. [Read full news release »]( [Statement by Secretary Xavier Becerra on National Nurses Week]( May 8, 2023 Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra issued the following statement to mark National Nurses Week: "America’s nurses are the beating heart of our health care system. They are talented, skilled professionals who serve as vocal and valuable advocates for their patients, colleagues, communities, and themselves." [Read full news release »]( [HHS Office for Civil Rights Enters Into $15,000 Settlement Resolving Potential HIPAA Violation Under the Right of Access Initiative]( May 8, 2023 Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights announced a settlement with David Mente, MA, LPC (“Mente”), a licensed counselor providing psychotherapy services in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, concerning a potential violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule’s right of access provision. [Read full news release »]( [See More News Releases]( [AANIH]( May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Heritage Month — a celebration of AA and NHPI individuals and communities in the United States The HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) is committed to advancing Better Health Through Better Understanding for AA and NHPI individuals. 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