Marketplace Open Enrollment, Protection Against RSV & 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 [Header Logo]( Latest U.S. Department of Health & Human Services News Releases [Module 1 - Photo]( Marketplace Open Enrollment The Health Insurance Marketplace is now open! The enrollment period runs from November 1, 2023, to January 15, 2024. Consumers who need coverage starting January 1 should make changes to their current plan or select a new plan by December 15. Visit HealthCare.gov to submit an application and, if eligible, select a health insurance plan that best meets your needs. Most consumers will qualify for financial help paying their health insurance premiums. [Learn more »]( HHS News Releases Week of November 5th, 2023 [The Biden-Harris Administration is taking actions to improve the health of rural communities and help rural health care providers stay open]( November 3, 2023 The Biden-Harris Administration is lowering health care costs for rural Americans and supporting access to high quality care in rural America. Over sixty million people live in rural America. Compared to their urban counterparts, rural Americans are more likely to live in poverty, be older, be uninsured, have disabilities, and have fewer health care providers available within their area. [Read the full release »]( [CMS Makes Hospital Prices More Transparent and Expands Access to Behavioral Health Care]( November 2, 2023 On November 2, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it is expanding access to behavioral health services for people with Medicare through coverage of intensive outpatient services and that it is making it easier for the public to learn what a hospital charges for items and services through improved hospital price transparency requirements. [Read the full release »]( [CMS Finalizes Physician Payment Rule that Advances Health Equity]( November 2, 2023 On November 2, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it is finalizing policies to support primary care, advance health equity, assist family caregivers and expand access to behavioral and certain oral health care. These policies are included in the calendar year (CY) 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule, which also provides payment for principal illness navigation services to help patients and their families navigate cancer treatment and treatment for other serious illnesses. [Read the full release »]( [Secretary Becerra Named Chair of U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness; Announces $6.1 Million in New Measures on Affordable Housing and Support for Runaway Youth; Launches Housing and Services Partnership Accelerator]( November 1, 2023 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra was named chair of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH), which harnesses the collective power of 19 federal agencies to coordinate the federal homelessness strategy and support state and local efforts to prevent and end homelessness. [Read the full release »]( [HHS Secretary Becerra's Statement on the FDA’s Approval of Wezlana]( October 31, 2023 On October 31, 2023, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra released a statement regarding the FDA’s approval of Wezlana (ustekinumab-auub) as a biosimilar to and interchangeable with Stelara (ustekinumab) for multiple inflammatory diseases. [Read the full statement »]( [HHS Issues Take Action for Adolescents: A Call to Action for Adolescent Health and Well-Being]( October 31, 2023 HHS issued Take Action for Adolescents: A Call to Action for Adolescent Health and Well-Being a new effort to promote collaboration and spur action to improve the health and well-being of adolescents across the U.S. “Young people today are facing significant challenges to their health and well-being,” said Admiral Rachel Levine, M.D., Assistant Secretary for Health. “We are committed to working closely with our allies and partners across the country to support improvements in adolescent health and well-being.” [Read the full release »]( [HHS’ Office for Civil Rights Settles Ransomware Cyber-Attack Investigation]( October 31, 2023 On October 31, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) with Doctors’ Management Services, a Massachusetts medical management company that provides a variety of services, including medical billing and payor credentialing. The HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules set forth the requirements that HIPAA-regulated entities must follow to protect the privacy and security of health information. [Read the full release »]( [Surgeon General Launches Nationwide “We Are Made to Connect” College Tour to Inspire Students to Build, Strengthen, and Prioritize Relationships]( October 30, 2023 Recognizing the significant challenges that loneliness, social isolation, and mental health pose to college-aged Americans, the Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Vivek Murthy, is launching the national “We Are Made to Connect” Tour. The Surgeon General will travel to colleges across the country beginning today and throughout the month of November to inspire people to incorporate moments of connection into their daily lives to help improve their health and well-being. [Read the full release »]( [HHS Proposes Rule to Establish Disincentives for Health Care Providers that have Committed Information Blocking]( October 30, 2023 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a proposed rule for public comment that would establish disincentives for health care providers found by the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) to have committed information blocking – when a provider knowingly and unreasonably interferes with the access, exchange, or use of electronic health information except as required by law or covered by a regulatory exception. [Read the full release »]( [See More News Releases]( [Module 2 - Photo]( Protection Against RSV Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but can be very dangerous for babies, toddlers, and older adults. For those who are high-risk, the CDC has recommended multiple, new immunizations for further protection. Those who are not high-risk can take everyday actions to prevent the spread of RSV among their communities. [Learn more »]( [Footer Logo]( U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 Toll Free Call Center: [1-877-696-6775](tel:18776966775) Website: [HHS.gov]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [View in browser]( [Forward this email]( [Unsubscribe or manage your email preferences](