November 23, 2024
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Civil rights and health advocates express strong concerns about HHS’s draft strategic plan

Steve Lee, Editor04 mins

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) updates its strategic plan every four years, and last month invited the public to comment on its draft plan for FY 2018–2022. The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, members of our Health Care Task Force, and other stakeholders submitted comments to the agency with concerns about…

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HHS awards $1.9 billion in grants for HIV/AIDS care and medications

Steve Lee, Editor05 mins

WASHINGTON — More than $1.9 billion dollars in grants have been awarded to cities, states and local community-based organizations the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today. This funding will ensure that people living with HIV/AIDS continue to have access to critical health care services and medications. The fiscal year 2013 awards…

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