Health And Human Services
Introduction
The United States Department of Health and Human Services is a Cabinet department responsible for providing for the health of Americans. The department employs over 65,000 people. Operating divisions within the department include the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control.
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Articles
Grassley: Nominees are lax on compliance (11/20/09) - - GovExec. com
November 20, 2009 | Peter Cohn
Many of the president's nominees have had tax troubles.
Grassley: Nominees lax on compliance (11/20/09) - - GovExec. com
November 20, 2009 | Peter Cohn
Tax problems have held up multiple Obama picks.
Panelists urge continued support for military's anti- smoking efforts (11/18/09)...
November 18, 2009 | Emily Long
Female smokers require special focus because they face particular barriers to quitting, witnesses tell lawmakers.
Poll: Americans have lackluster view of government (11/16/09) - - GovExec. com
November 16, 2009 | Emily Long
Gallup finds mixed public perception of agencies’ performance, while military earns top marks.
From Nextgov. com: FDA mulls regulating online claims, discussions about pharmaceuticals...
November 13, 2009 | Aliya Sternstein
Drug manufacturers and health care professionals attend a two-day hearing to discuss responsibility for reducing misinformation on the Internet.
Articles from Nextgov
Electronic health records could be a deadly target during a cyberwar
November 20, 2009
Adversaries could hack into systems to change patient data as a way to create fear in the U.S. population during wartime, a technology manager tells an Health and Human Services panel.
Keep health IT standards simple, says chief technology officer
November 19, 2009
Aneesh Chopra recommends HHS design easy-to-understand criteria for more efficient patient data exchanges.
Social Media Rx for Drug Safety - Tech Insider
November 13, 2009 | Aliya Sternstein
An industry group representing pharmaceutical companies is proposing that the Food and Drug Administration require a FDA-certified emblem - akin to a Good Housekeeping seal - on Web content that contains medication information.
FDA mulls regulating online claims, discussions about pharmaceuticals
November 13, 2009
Drug manufacturers and health care professionals attend a two-day hearing to discuss responsibility for reducing misinformation on the Internet.
Federal technology news, best practices, and web 2. 0 tools
November 13, 2009
HHS seeking solutions to address FISMA compliance for health exchange 11/13/2009 More News... Resources Tech Channels Top Technology Contractors Managing Technology Archive Quiz...
Quotes
"When I came in here and saw so many fat people in the department, I said,' We're the Department of Health, and the only way we can really be credible on the thing is to start looking the part and start exercising."
— Tommy Thompson on June 30, 2009
Tweets
From Roache, their Tamiflu as per THEIR testing is effective against the "flu." Sales must be down...The FDA no longer supports them.
by ROGERBEZANIS, November 24, 2009
Blumenthal Buzz: HIT gets new blog. Late to the game but promising? http://healthit.hhs.gov/blog/onc.
by CourtneyGH, November 24, 2009
Food and Drug Administration (United States) - Wikipedia, the free... http://tinyurl.com/y8hjafm
by 9tshernu8t, November 24, 2009
Pfizer Inc. Receives FDA Approval For Geodon(R) (Ziprasidone HCI)... (source: Topix.net): Pfizer today announce.. http://bit.ly/4Xo6uT
by Trump_City, November 24, 2009
RT @SocialBttrfly HHS Launches new blog--"Health IT Buzz" http://bit.ly/7EAqfh This looks interesting!
by sm1guru, November 24, 2009
Flash HHS Releases Report on Uninsured Virginians: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estima.. http://bit.ly/07o1eud
by VANews0verviews, November 24, 2009
FDA Investigates Energy Drinks Containing Alcohol - KSWT-TV http://bit.ly/08gdYcS #energydrink
by EnergyBeverage, November 24, 2009
Web News
HHS: Mammogram policy stands
November 19, 2009 | Washington Post
Sebelius shuns new mammogram report
November 19, 2009 | The Washington Times stories: Latest Headlines
HHS: No change in mammogram policy
November 18, 2009 | CNN
Eye Opener: Nov. 18, 2009
November 18, 2009 | Federal Eye
Eye Opener: New survey on federal agencies
November 17, 2009 | Federal Eye
HHS seeking solutions to address FISMA compliance for health exchange
November 12, 2009 | Federal Computer Week: News and Analysis
RANDOM ACTS: Concert to aid youth shelter
November 11, 2009 | The Washington Times stories: Latest Headlines
DorobekInsider: HHS joins the management reorganization bandwagon - - but this time,...
November 10, 2009 | WFED / Home Page / Today's News
HHS to award health- data network contracts by year's end
November 06, 2009 | Federal Computer Week: News and Analysis
HHS admits overstating flu- vaccine availability
November 05, 2009 | The Washington Times stories: Latest Headlines
Tools
Health And Human Services Videos
WATCH Rosen Says Health Providers Willing to Provide Discounts: Video
November 23, 2009 | Bloomberg
WATCH Democrats Face Disunity as Senate Health Debate Looms: Video
November 23, 2009 | Bloomberg
WATCH Drug claims to block food cravings
November 19, 2009 | KXAN NBC 36 Austin
WATCH WAVY News 10 at 5 - 11/18/2009
November 18, 2009 | WAVY NBC 10 Norfolk
WATCH Jefferies's Henderson Recommends WellPoint, Humana: Video
November 20, 2009 | Bloomberg