The Latest Breaking News from the Department of Health and Human Services

The state of Georgia filed a federal lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on February 2, 2024, to obtain an extension on the state’s Medicaid program—currently the only state program in the country with a work requirement. 

Reports indicate the annual trend of giving up alcohol in January can help increase recreational cannabis sales.

Agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services can now consider whether a drug is priced so high that it’s basically out of reach to millions of Americans.

The number of people with hearing difficulties is rising, as the American population grows and ages.

To lower drug prices, the Biden administration is looking to assert its authority to license drug patents that rely on government-funded research to drugmakers that would offer cheaper medicines.

Oveta Culp Hobby may be the most important American military leader you've never heard of.

HHS completed its review of rescheduling cannabis and sent a recommendation to the DEA, the agencies confirmed.

Cause of death is not yet known for 17-year-old Ángel Eduardo Maradiaga Espinoza, discovered unconscious in US custody.

The Department of Health and Human Services will propose an amended definition of "lawful presence" to include recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, the White House said.

How much are you spending on child care? Not only has quality child care become less available since the pandemic, it’s also become drastically less affordable.