Health and Human Services

Sebelius: Women should get mammograms by age 40

AP | RANDOLPH E. SCHMID | Posted 11.19.2009 | Living


WASHINGTON — Women should continue getting regular mammograms starting at age 40, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Wed...

Take Two Studies And Call Them In The Morning

Rick Horowitz | Posted 11.17.2009 | Living


Rick Horowitz

If you've been eating plenty of this and that because we kept proclaiming that this and that are good for you, you might want to scale back a bit.

Medicare Paid $47 Billion In Suspect Claims, According To HHS

AP | HOPE YEN | Posted 11.15.2009 | Home


WASHINGTON — The government paid more than $47 billion in questionable Medicare claims including medical treatment showing little relation to a ...

Do You Believe that One In 60 American Males Has Autism?

David Kirby | Posted 10.09.2009 | Living


David Kirby

For the Obama Administration and the mainstream media to accept that autism levels have always been this high is, frankly, wishful thinking and unsettlingly wrongheaded.

Louis W. Sullivan, Former Bush HHS Secretary, Supports Health Care Reform

msn.com | Athena Jones | Posted 10.08.2009 | Politics


The White House is distributing a letter from former President George H. W. Bush's Health and Human Services Secretary, Louis W. Sullivan, expressing ...

Seniors to Humana: "Don't Lie to Us!"

Jerry Waxman | Posted 10.01.2009 | Politics


Jerry Waxman

This wasn't the usual group of activists rallying for health care reform--it was a 21st century version of the Over the Hill Gang, although there were no wheelchairs or walkers in sight.

The Will Ferrell Video - Actually Not a Parody

David Dayen | Posted 11.22.2009 | Politics


David Dayen

Shocking that Mitch McConnell would leap to the defense, Will Ferrell-style, of a health insurer based in his state which has feathered his nest to the tune of six figures, no?

Sebelius: Vaccinations main swine flu defense

AP | Posted 09.25.2009 | Living


WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Tuesday that a massive school closing wouldn't stop the spread of the sw...

Biden To Announce Almost $1.2B For Medical Records

AP | CARLA K. JOHNSON | Posted 09.20.2009 | Politics


CHICAGO — Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday the nation has never been closer to substantial health care overhaul despite "all the shouting ...

FDA Drug Chief Accused Of Conflict Of Interest

Wall Street Journal | Alicia Mundy | Posted 09.11.2009 | Business


The inspector general of the Department of Health and Human Services is investigating a conflict-of-interest allegation involving the official in char...

Taxing the Top to Pay for Healthcare Reform

Chuck Collins | Posted 08.14.2009 | Politics


Chuck Collins

By reversing Bush-era tax policies, we could generate $43 billion annually in federal revenue, which would pay not only for critical investments in health care, but education and green energy too.

Secretary Sebelius, Elmo Talk Swine Flu Safety (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Megan Slack | Posted 06.22.2009 | Politics


Health And Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is teaming up with Elmo to help kids and their families stay healthy during the swine flu outbre...

The Swine AcCHORDS: Infectious Disease Surveillance in the 21st Century

Vikrum Aiyer | Posted 06.06.2009 | World


Vikrum Aiyer

Regional disease surveillance networks be established -- both among developing countries and developed ones -- in order to improve the quality of detection and control across borders.

The Politics of a Potential Pandemic: From Sebelius to Smithfield

Josh Nelson | Posted 05.28.2009 | Politics


Josh Nelson

GOP obstruction is literally interfering with the functioning of the Federal government during a time of crisis.

Sam Stein

Palin v. Sebelius? "Team Sarah" Organizes Against Obama Pick

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.21.2009 | Politics


An online community of female supporters of Gov. Sarah Palin is launching a last minute campaign to derail the candidacy of Kathleen Sebelius for the ...

Aw, Nuts: The FDA Pistachio Scare Nightmare

Warren Holstein | Posted 05.02.2009 | Comedy


Warren Holstein

It seems that the FDA done did it again! Or didn't do it... what they're supposed be doing, that is, mainly regulate and prevent widespread contamination of our food supply from harmful microbes and bacteria.

Sebelius Pledges To Fight Health Care Fraud

Washington Post | Posted 05.01.2009 | Politics


Saying she'd be a tough enforcer, President Barack Obama's choice to head the Health and Human Services Department on Tuesday called for a crackdown o...

Health Care Reform in Critical Condition

Roy Ulrich | Posted 04.19.2009 | Politics


Roy Ulrich

From my point of view, and from the point of view of most liberals familiar with the subject, real health care reform must include a "public" option - that is, one that competes with private insurance.

Catholic Extremists Swiftboat Sebelius

Cristina Page | Posted 04.02.2009 | Politics


Cristina Page

The Catholic Church may refer to pro-choice politicians as extremists but the majority of Catholic congregants agree with pro-choice politicians like Sebelius on reproductive issues.

Obama Announces Governor Kathleen Sebelius As New Health and Human Services Secretary Nominee

AP | DARLENE SUPERVILLE | Posted 04.02.2009 | Politics


WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's choice to lead the Health and Human Services Department has a history of bucking the insurance industry, w...

Sam Stein

Exclusive: Dean Talks About Not Getting HHS And Post-DNC Plans

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 04.01.2009 | Politics


Having been bypassed for a cabinet post after leaving the DNC, former Gov. Howard Dean has chosen to pursue a multi-faceted career in health care advo...

Obama Budget Would Increase Autism Research Funding

Science | Posted 03.30.2009 | Politics


Autism research will get a funding boost if U.S. President Barack Obama has his way. In his budget overview released yesterday, Obama requested $211 m...

How About An HHS Secretary (from the 350,000 "Change.Gov" Applicants) Who Was National Physician of the Year?

Paul Abrams | Posted 03.23.2009 | Politics


Paul Abrams

What about choosing someone who responded to the Obama message at the grassroots, and applied online to help the President bring the change we need to the country?

Someone to Watch Over Them: Looking Out for Our Parents

David Zoll | Posted 03.14.2009 | Living


David Zoll

Our aging society is facing health illiteracy, a dangerous problem that has been flying under the radar.

Senator Bernie Sanders Backs Dean For HHS Post

The Hill | Posted 03.12.2009 | Politics


Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is the latest lawmaker to back Howard Dean, the former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, for secretary of Hea...