United States Department of Health and Human Services
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- parent of United States Food and Drug Administration 100%
- parent of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 100%
- subsidiary of Federal Government of the United States 100%
- parent of United States National Institutes of Health 100%
- parent of United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 100%
- parent of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 100%
- parent of Health Resources and Services Administration 100%
- parent of United States Public Health Service 100%
- parent of United States Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 100%
- subsidiary of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 95%
- subsidiary of United States Food and Drug Administration 90%
- subsidiary of United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 90%
- 2026-11-08 regulatory The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a notice of enforcement discretion allowing compounding pharmacies to sell six unapproved peptides. source
- 2026-11-05 regulatory HHS has eased access to compounded peptides, including BPC-157. source
- 2026-10-23 regulatory The FLRA ruled against HHS, ordering the reinstatement of telework and flagging the use of potentially AI-generated fake citations in the agency's brief. source
- 2026-10-21 regulatory The US Department of Health and Human Services plans a no-bid award to continue using Anthropic's Claude AI. source
- 2026-05-24 funding The Department of Health and Human Services shuttered its Office of Long COVID Research in 2025 amid funding cuts. source
- 2026-05-22 product_launch HHS launches an AI-powered effort to identify fraud and waste in healthcare. source
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RFK Jr.'s HHS allows compounding pharmacies to sell unapproved peptides
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued a notice of enforcement discretion. This allows compounding pharmacies to sell six specific peptides that have not yet received official ap…
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HHS Eases Access to Compounded Peptides, Including BPC-157
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has eased access to compounded peptides, including BPC-157. A physician has outlined the changes, the current evidence base, and key information for patients consid…
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Trump HHS found guilty of labor violations, faces criticism for fake citations
The Federal Labor Relations Authority has ruled against the Trump administration's Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for violating a collective bargaining agreement. The authority also highlighted that a sig…
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HHS criticized for AI errors, chief believes AI smarter than doctors
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been criticized for its use of artificial intelligence, with its chief reportedly believing AI is superior to human doctors. This stance has led to significant …
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FLRA orders HHS to reinstate telework, flags AI-generated fake citations
The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) has ruled in favor of the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), ordering the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reinstate telework for employees. This decis…
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Paper argues RFK Jr.'s vaccine claims violate free speech principles
A new paper argues that vaccine disinformation, particularly from figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., undermines the core principles of the Free Speech Clause and should be legally recognized as a free speech violation.…
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US Health Dept. to exclusively use Anthropic's Claude AI
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is planning a no-bid contract to continue using Anthropic's Claude for its staff. This decision comes months after a ban on AI tools was implemented, with HHS stating…
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Flu activity rises early in US; health agencies and pharma monitor
Flu activity is increasing earlier than usual in the United States, prompting public health experts to advise on protective measures. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the United States De…
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HHS Announces 2026 LEAP in Health IT Awardees
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the recipients of the 2026 LEAP in Health IT Award. This initiative aims to advance health information technology through innovative projects.
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Federal Researchers Accelerate Clinical Trials with AI
Federal researchers are increasing their use of artificial intelligence and predictive models to accelerate clinical trials. The research arm of the Department of Health and Human Services is backing these efforts, aimi…
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HHS launches SURPASS program to accelerate drug development
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a new initiative called the Simulation-augmented, Real-time Platform Adaptive Seamless Trials (SURPASS) program. This project aims to significantly red…
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RFK Jr. proposes expansive AI-driven health data collection for US
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in his capacity as Secretary of Health and Human Services, has proposed a comprehensive strategy for collecting and analyzing U.S. health data. This initiative aims to leverage artificial intellig…
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RFK Jr. reaffirms vaccine safety concerns at anti-vaccine group gathering
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in his role as Health Secretary, addressed an anti-vaccine organization, reiterating his stance on questioning the safety of routine childhood vaccines. He assured the audience of President Trump'…
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Jewish institutions spend $1B+ on security amid rising antisemitism
Jewish institutions in the United States are now spending over $1 billion annually on security measures, a significant increase driven by persistent antisemitism. This escalating cost diverts funds that could otherwise …
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FDA foreign food inspections down 35% amid cyclospora outbreak concerns
A recent cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce has raised concerns about the safety of imported food, highlighting a significant decrease in U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) foreign food inspections.…
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Federal Health Panel Disruption May Limit Preventive Care Coverage
The Federal Preventive Health Panel, part of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, is experiencing ongoing disruption. This upheaval could potentially lead to limitations in preventive care coverage…
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Judge blocks RFK Jr. policy over AI-cited studies; journalists update ethics code
A federal judge has blocked a teen pregnancy policy from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after the United States Department of Health and Human Services cited studies that appeared to be nonexistent or mismatched. The court noted…
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Trump Administration Previously Used AI for Content Generation
The Trump administration and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have previously utilized AI to create content and references. This practice has been noted as a recurring issue, raising concerns about…
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RFK Jr. testimony on Samoa vaccine trip questioned by new documents
New documents obtained by The Associated Press and The Guardian suggest that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may have been untruthful to Congress regarding his 2019 visit to Samoa. While Kennedy stated the trip w…
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Healthcare's EHR modernization flaw: Features prioritized over security, driving breaches
The healthcare industry's approach to modernizing Electronic Health Records (EHRs) often prioritizes features over security, leading to costly data breaches. This backward sequencing, where security is treated as a comp…