Mental Health and the Holidays, Food Handling Safety, and 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]( Mental Health and the Holidays The holiday season can be full of cheer, but also added stress. Remember to prioritize your mental health by setting boundaries, practicing self-care, and seeking professional help if needed. Find support and tools now. [Learn more »]( HHS News Releases Week of December 17th, 2023 [Guiding Principles Help Healthcare Community Address Potential Bias Resulting from Algorithms]( December 15, 2023 A paper published in JAMA Network Open addresses the use of healthcare algorithms and provides the healthcare community with guiding principles to avoid repeating errors that have tainted the use of algorithms in other sectors. This work, conducted by a technical expert panel that included researchers at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), supports the Biden Administration Executive Order 1409. [Read the full release »]( [HHS’ Office for Civil Rights Settles Multiple HIPAA Complaints With Optum Medical Care Over Patient Access to Records]( December 15, 2023 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), announced a settlement with Optum Medical Care of New Jersey (formerly known as Riverside Medical Group and Riverside Pediatric Group). Optum Medical Care is a multi-specialty physician group serving patients throughout New Jersey and Southern Connecticut. [Read the full release »]( [HHS to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes with New CMS Care Model that Expands Access to Services, Other Proven Maternal Health Approaches]( December 15, 2023 On December 15, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced innovative actions to improve maternal health and birth outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women and their infants through the new Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model. [Read the full release »]( [FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Voluntary Commitments from Leading Healthcare Companies to Harness the Potential and Manage the Risks Posed by AI]( December 14, 2023 Since taking office, President Biden has moved with urgency to seize the tremendous promise and manage the risks posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI). President Biden’s Executive Order 14110 outlined dozens of actions, including many that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for, to ensure the “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.” [Read the full release »]( [HHS Releases New Data Strategy to Enhance Data Capabilities and Accelerate Progress on Cancer Moonshot Goals]( December 14, 2023 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released its Data Strategy, which seeks to further realize the Department’s mission by advancing its management and use of data to improve human health outcomes. It envisions data that is available, accessible, timely, equitable, meaningfully usable, and protected–and can be effectively used by HHS, its partners, and the public. [Read the full release »]( [New HHS Actions and Research Highlight How President Biden’s Administration is Lowering Prescription Drug Costs]( December 14, 2023 As part of its effort to lower prescription drug prices for America’s seniors and people with disabilities, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a new report that provides an in-depth review of the 10 drugs selected for the first cycle of Medicare drug price negotiations under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). [Read the full release »]( [HHS Finalizes Rule to Advance Health IT Interoperability and Algorithm Transparency]( December 13, 2023 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) finalized its Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program Updates, Algorithm Transparency, and Information Sharing (HTI-1) rule. [Read the full release »]( [HHS Releases National Plan Update Marking Year of Progress on Alzheimer’s Disease, Related Dementias]( December 12, 2023 The National Plan is a roadmap of strategies and actions of how HHS and its partners can accelerate research, expand treatments, improve care, support people living with dementia and their caregivers, and encourage action to reduce risk factors. It highlights the progress made in 2023, which was an historic year for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) and care for people with this condition. [Read the full release »]( [HHS Provides Critical Tools to Help Improve Access for Millions who Receive Medicaid Home and Community-based Services]( December 12, 2023 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), took another critical step to improve access to home- and community-based services (HCBS) by reminding states of tools to better connect direct support workers to individuals receiving Medicaid-covered HCBS, such as individuals with disabilities and older adults. [Read the full release »]( [HHS Marks Major Milestone for Nationwide Health Data Exchange]( December 12, 2023 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), announced on December 12, 2023, that nationwide health data exchange governed by the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement SM (TEFCA) is now operational. [Read the full release »]( [Readout of HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra’s Meeting with LGBTQI+ Leaders to Discuss Health Equity]( December 11, 2023 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra hosted leaders from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) civil rights organizations in Washington to discuss actions the Department has taken to advance health equity, increase access to health care, secure non-discrimination protections, and increase access to behavioral health for the LGBTQI+ community. [Read the full release »]( [See More News Releases]( [Module 2 - Photo]( Food Handling Safety Cooking for a larger-than-usual crowd for the holidays comes with a big responsibility. The safe handling, cooking, and storing of food is crucial in preventing foodborne illnesses caused by bacteria. Take steps to avoid any mishaps in the kitchen this year. 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