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CMS rescinds Biden-era guidance on EMTALA
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has rescinded Biden-era guidance documents on the Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA).
Michael B. Stuart
Officially nominated, General Counsel | Department of Health and Human Services
CDC removes COVID vaccine from recommended immunizations for pregnant people
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has removed the COVID vaccine from the recommended immunization schedule for healthy pregnant people.
Thomas March Bell
Officially nominated, Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services | Office of Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services
HHS rescinds guidance on expanded nondiscrimination protections
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) rescinded multiple informal guidance documents.
HHS slashes workforce across public health agencies
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Department of Government Efficiency instituted mass layoffs across critical agencies like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
HHS freezes Title X funding for reproductive healthcare providers
The Trump administration has frozen millions of dollars in funds earmarked for 16 Title X grant recipients.
Trump administration takes action to limit the ACA
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a proposed rule that would limit protections provided by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).
HHS Rescinds Policy Known as “Richardson Waiver” to Eliminate Notice and Comment Rulemaking Process
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) rescinded a long-standing policy titled “Public Participation in Rule Making,” also known as the Richardson Waiver.
HHS rescinds guidance protecting transgender patients
The Trump administration’s new notice rescinds the previous guidance in an effort to carry out the President's Executive Order restricting access to gender-affirming care for young people.
