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Health and Human Services secretary influences every aspect of America’s health

The secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, plays a significant role in every American’s access to health care and in the nation’s overall well-being.

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Trump’s health department cancels meetings and pauses communications

Health and Human Services is expected to be overhauled as Robert F Kennedy Jr waits to take department’s reins

The Guardian - US

Federal Advisory Committee Meetings Canceled, Impacting Scientific Funding Process

Federal advisory committee meetings crucial for scientific funding decisions canceled by HHS, impacting US academic research.

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As bird flu becomes a growing threat, Moderna is awarded $590M to develop mRNA pandemic influenza vaccines

No person-to-person spread has been detected, but that doesn’t mean an H5N1 avian influenza pandemic isn’t possible or even probable.

Fortune

RFK Jr is telling senate Republicans that he’s actually ‘all for’ vaccines in screeching U-turn

Kennedy has suggested, contrary to scientific consensus, that certain vaccines are connected to childhood autism, asthma and developmental impairment

The Independent UK

Trump administration freezes many health agency reports and posts

The Trump administration has put a freeze on many federal health agency communications with the public through at least the end of the month

The Independent UK

HHS pauses communications through Feb. 1, memo says - Roll Call

The memo says staff should coordinate with presidential appointees before issuing official communications to public officials.

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Kennedy to divest from law firms that sue over vaccines - Roll Call

HHS nominee previously served as a consultant and as a lawyer for law firms that sued vaccine makers, seeking injury compensation.

Roll Call

Trump Administration Orders Pause On Federal Health Agencies' Communications

The Trump administration halts external communications at federal health agencies, causing uncertainty among employees.

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Medicare Price Negotiations To Continue Under the Trump Administration

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services plans to negotiate the prices for 15 new drugs, although it says its seeking "greater transparency" in price talks.

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How RFK Jr. drove mistrust of a cancer prevention vaccine - Roll Call

President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead HHS has a long history of discounting and peddling misinformation about the HPV vaccine.

Roll Call

Mike Pence’s organization comes out swinging against RFK Jr. — because of abortion

‘I believe the nomination of RFK Jr. to serve as Secretary of HHS is an abrupt departure from the pro-life record of our administration,’ former vice-president says

The Independent UK

Mike Pence Defies Trump, Comes Out Against RFK Jr. for Health Secretary

Mike Pence's advocacy group opposes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS nomination, citing his inconsistent pro-life abortion stances.

Latin Times

DEA, HHS finalize rule allowing telehealth drug treatment - Roll Call

Rule will make permanent the temporary waivers easing access to buprenorphine via telehealth that began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Former Trump Official Heather Flick Named HHS Secretary's Chief Of Staff

Heather Flick appointed as chief of staff for HHS Secretary-nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr., facing challenges due to differing priorities and criticisms.

The Guardian - US

Biden administration allocates $306m in its final days for bird flu response

‘Critical’ funding comes as H5N1 outbreak intensifies and will go toward developing a response to the virus

Latin Times

Thousands of Doctors Come Out Against Letting RFK Jr. Become Health Secretary: 'He Is Actively Dangerous'

More than 15,000 doctors are urging the Senate to vote against confirming Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

The Guardian - US

More than 15,000 doctors urge Senate to reject RFK Jr as health secretary

Physicians call Kennedy ‘dangerous’ and point to harmful conspiracy theories about vaccines and science

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The Independent UK

‘Actively dangerous’: 15,000 doctors sign letter begging Senate to reject RFK Jr for health secretary

Kennedy, among other controversies, has spread misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine

The Independent UK

Watchdog group accuses RFK Jr of voter fraud

Does Kennedy also plan to ‘thumb has nose at the law’ as Trump’s secretary of Health and Human Services? asked the head of the organization

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Meets With Bernie Sanders

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. meets with Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Bill Cassidy to discuss potential HHS secretary confirmation.

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Hawaii Governor Lobbies Against RFK Jr. For HHS Secretary

Hawaii Governor Josh Green opposes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS Secretary nomination due to anti-vaccine views, emphasizing public health protection.

The Independent UK

Democratic senator blasts RFK Jr’s vaccine theories ahead of confirmation hearings: ‘Kids will get killed’

Conspiracy theorist’s anti-vax stance has many fearing effects of him leading HHS

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Peter Katz Law Defends Pharmacist in $7 Million Health Care and Tax Fraud Case

A criminal healthcare and tax fraud involving $7 million is one of the earliest reports of having a legally complex case and has been covered in media nationally. It is a landmark case which shows the legal issues professionals face and how ...

The Guardian - US

‘Who knows what they’re going to do?’: US cannabis industry braces itself for Trump administration

The industry looked back wistfully on a past year of promise but little delivery, and wonders what next under Trump

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