HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Statement on End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

May 11, 2023

On May 11, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra released a statement on the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE).  Read the full statement »

HHS Fact Sheet: Telehealth Flexibilities and Resources and the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

May 10, 2023

As the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or the Department) continues the process of transitioning away from the policies enabled by the COVID-19 emergency declarations, the Department would like to provide clarity regarding the future of federal flexibilities related to telehealth and tele prescribing to ensure that patients may continue to access and receive the care that they need.  Read full news release »

HHS Office for Civil Rights Settles Complaint with Florida Health Center that Failed to Provide Effective Communication for a Patient’s Caregiver

May 10, 2023

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR), entered into a Voluntary Resolution Agreement with MCR Health, Inc., to resolve a disability discrimination complaint based on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.  Read full news release »

Letter to U.S. Governors from HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra On planning for the COVID-19 PHE

May 10, 2023

On February 9, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra announced HHS is planning for the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), as declared under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, to end on May 11.  Read full news release »

Fact Sheet: End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

May 9, 2023

Based on current COVID-19 trends, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is planning for the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19, declared under Section 319 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, to expire at the end of the day on May 11, 2023.  Read full news release »

HHS Office for Civil Rights Enters Into $15,000 Settlement Resolving Potential HIPAA Violation Under the Right of Access Initiative

May 8, 2023

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights announced a settlement with David Mente, MA, LPC (“Mente”), a licensed counselor providing psychotherapy services in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, concerning a potential violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule’s right of access provision.  Read full news release »