Health & Human Services
More Than 1 in 3 Government Employees Haven’t Taken a Vacation in Last Year, Survey Says
Public sector employees cite the cost of taking time off as a key reason why they aren’t vacationing.
States Build on Covid Lessons for Monkeypox Tracking
As case levels rise, states are reporting more demographic data.
Medicaid Program Expands Funding for Seniors and People with Disabilities, but its Future Remains Uncertain
Medicaid's Money Follows the Person has allowed over 90,000 people with disabilities and seniors to move out of nursing homes and back into their communities. But Congress still won’t make the funding permanent.
Biden Administration Enters ‘New Phase’ of Monkeypox Response Amid Reports of Troubles
As of Aug. 17, there were 13,500 reported cases of monkeypox in the United States.
They Call It ‘Tranq’—and It’s Making Street Drugs Even More Dangerous
Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, is increasingly being found in drug samples.
Advocates Look for New Ways to Fill City 'Food Deserts'
An estimated 53.6 million people live outside an easy walk or drive to a full-service supermarket.
Biden Signs Semiconductor Bill, Spurring Hopes for New Jobs and Manufacturing Around the US
The $54.2 billion measure drew broad support from local leaders, who believe their regions could benefit. “We need to make these chips here in America," the president said.
A California Man’s ‘Painful and Terrifying’ Road to a Monkeypox Diagnosis
As monkeypox cases rise, some patients are struggling to find the resources and treatment they need to effectively address their condition.
The Debate Over Capping Drug Prices is Headed Towards the States
A deal in Congress could lower drug costs for Medicare patients, but falls short of plans Democrats have backed previously. Meanwhile, some state lawmakers are pushing for broader limits.
The Senate Deal Could Keep Millions from Losing Health Insurance
Pandemic-era programs that helped more people afford coverage are set to lapse. Legislation that leading Democrats are now supporting would extend a key subsidy.
As Prices Rise, the Push to End Diaper Taxes Grows
Thirty-one states charge sales tax on diapers, but a movement to eliminate those taxes is gaining ground because of record-high inflation and booming state budgets.
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