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fromwww.esquire.com

5 days ago

Recent MAHA Report Was Found to Contain Fake Medical Studies

The MAHA report included multiple non-existent studies, undermining its integrity and raising concerns over possible AI usage in health reporting.

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.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

1 week ago

NYC LGBT

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. tells health care providers to disregard treatment protocols for trans people, adhere to report by unnamed authors

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.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

1 week ago

NYC LGBT

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. tells health care providers to disregard treatment protocols for trans people, adhere to report by unnamed authors

more#gender-dysphoria

Coronavirus

fromArs Technica

1 week ago

RFK Jr. yanks pandemic vaccine funding as Moderna reports positive results

The HHS canceled funding for Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine due to safety concerns and the need for more testing.

RFK Jr. promptly cancels vaccine advisory meeting, pulls flu shot campaign

The meeting of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has been indefinitely postponed amid political tensions.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Kennedy Guts Teams That Share Health Information With the Public

The recent layoffs at H.H.S. jeopardize public health communication and transparency initiatives.

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.

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

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.

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.

fromArs Technica

RFK Jr. promptly cancels vaccine advisory meeting, pulls flu shot campaign

The meeting of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has been indefinitely postponed amid political tensions.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Kennedy Guts Teams That Share Health Information With the Public

The recent layoffs at H.H.S. jeopardize public health communication and transparency initiatives.

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.

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

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.

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.

more#public-health

#elon-musk

Here's All the Health and Human Services Data DOGE Has Access To

DOGE affiliates have critical access to sensitive HHS systems, raising security concerns.

3 weeks ago

NYC politics

RFK Jr. stands by deep cuts to health budget during contentious hearings

Healthcare

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

Here's All the Health and Human Services Data DOGE Has Access To

DOGE affiliates have critical access to sensitive HHS systems, raising security concerns.

3 weeks ago

NYC politics

RFK Jr. stands by deep cuts to health budget during contentious hearings

Healthcare

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

Department of Health and Human Services deletes mental health report on Utah's transgender children

The deletion of transgender youth mental health reports by HHS raises concerns over data transparency and potentially affects support for this vulnerable group.

#trump-administration

US news

Trump yanks Dr. Janette Nesheiwat's nomination for surgeon general - and announces new pick

fromThe Washington Post

Healthcare

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

Healthcare

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

Miscellaneous

Trump administration adds anti-trans notices to restored websites

Trump yanks Dr. Janette Nesheiwat's nomination for surgeon general - and announces new pick

President Trump appointed Dr. Casey Means as the new US Surgeon General, citing her 'impeccable MAHA credentials.'

Healthcare

fromThe Washington Post

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.

Healthcare

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

more#trump-administration

Miscellaneous

Trump administration adds anti-trans notices to restored websites

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.

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.

Healthcare

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

US news

CBS News Got It Wrong' Says HHS in Refuting Mass Firing Report: No CDC Employee Was Terminated'

fromThe Atlantic

Public health

RFK Jr.'s End Game

fromBusiness Insider

Healthcare

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

fromBoston.com

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.

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.

Healthcare

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

US news

CBS News Got It Wrong' Says HHS in Refuting Mass Firing Report: No CDC Employee Was Terminated'

fromThe Atlantic

Public health

RFK Jr.'s End Game

fromBusiness Insider

Healthcare

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

more#layoffs

FDA Reverses Course, Rehires Staff Handling Public Records After Mass Layoffs

The layoffs decimated the workforce that processes FOIA requests across FDA centers overseeing vaccines, drugs, tobacco, medical devices, and food, leading to significant operational disruptions.

SF food

fromDatabreaches

Behavioral Health Resources of Washington state updates its data breach disclosure

On January 17, Behavioral Health Resources notified the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services of a reportable breach, using '501' as a placeholder.

Privacy professionals

fromtime.com

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

"More than 150 House Democrats signed a letter urging HHS to reverse the freeze on Title X funds crucial for family planning services targeting low-income households."

NYC parents

#workforce-reduction

OMG science

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

Healthcare

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

OMG science

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

Healthcare

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

more#workforce-reduction

#measles-outbreak

US health official quits after reported clashes with RFK Jr over measles

Tom Corry resigned from HHS two weeks into his role amid conflicts over handling a measles outbreak.

SF politics

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

US health official quits after reported clashes with RFK Jr over measles

Tom Corry resigned from HHS two weeks into his role amid conflicts over handling a measles outbreak.

SF politics

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

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.

Information security

5 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.