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

Congress has authorized billions in spending to address the opioid crisis. But money authorized isn’t always money spent: $300 million went unused.

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. 

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.