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[Alex J. Adams @ACF_Adams]

One year ago @FLOTUS led a historic transformation in child welfare and catalyzed a movement to improve outcomes for youth throughout the country with the Fostering the Future executive order.

From my vantage point at @ACFHHS, this has been a game changer for child welfare and has led to very concrete wins.

ACF has been proud to play a part in helping with several of the initiatives outlined in the executive order.

[HHS @HHSGov]

Yesterday, @SecKennedy made announcements on new HHS and @ARPA_H funding that will advance the development of mental health treatments for veterans and civilians including an almost $5 million in ibogaine as a potential PTSD treatment, and $20 million to support research on rapid-acting psychotropics interventional drugs.

Joining Secretary Kennedy for the press conference were @DrOzCMS, @FDA_KyleD, Chief Medical Officer for ARPA-H Dr. Rafid Fadul, Acting Director of the National Institute of Mental Health Dr. Andrea Beckel-Mitchener, and @DeptVetAffairs Senior Advisor Andrew Gradison.

[ARPA-H @ARPA_H]

ARPA-H is driving the next evolution of mobile care.

PARADIGM brings SI task guidance, advanced imaging, and hospital-level capabilities on the road.

It is one piece of a larger ARPA-H push to bring cutting-edge care to rural Americans.

Next week, Every Mile, Every American takes you inside the programs built to close the distance to care.

[HHS @HHSGov]

Our veterans answered the call to serve. Now, we’re expanding opportunities for them to continue serving.

Yesterday, HHS announced its 100 Veterans in 100 Days initiative and a new SkillBridge partnership with @DeptofWar to help transitioning service members pursue civilian careers.

We also honored outstanding HHS employees and unveiled a patriotic tribute by artist Scott LoBaido. 🇺🇸

[ACF @ACFHHS]

New ACF issue brief compares how states notify individuals subject to a child abuse or neglect investigation and outlines steps states can take to make notices easier to understand, while keeping child safety the top priority.

Read the full brief: https://t.co/JD1EKchFfk

[CMSGov @CMSGov]

CMS is extending the nationwide pause on new Medicare enrollments for hospice and home health agencies for six months as we continue efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse.

The extension does not affect existing Medicare enrollments or prevent currently enrolled providers from continuing to serve patients. Learn more: https://t.co/M2TmwUKM9X

[HHS_ASPE @HHS_ASPE]

Join us at an upcoming HHS Health Economics and Policy Forum on Tuesday, Nov. 17!

[Rapid Response 47 @RapidResponse47]

Trump Publishes Rule Saving $2 Billion for Low-Income Childcare Program
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[Rapid Response 47 @RapidResponse47]

"I'm wondering if you believe TrumpRx has meaningfully reduced prescription drug prices for consumers?"

@mcuban: "Of course... It's had a net positive effect."

[USPHS Commissioned Corps @usphscc]

Stronger together. Ready to serve.

Proud to train alongside our @USCG partners as we build fitness, camaraderie and a culture of readiness.

#PHSMissionFit

[HHS @HHSGov]

The Trump administration is making bold advancements in women's health by establishing the first-ever Women's Health Division under @NIH. This division will advance research into conditions that uniquely affect women, strengthen accountability in research, and accelerate scientific discoveries into prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and clinical care.

[HHS @HHSGov]

Restaurant-quality food. Made simple. 🍽️🔥

Acclaimed Texas chef and restaurateur Tim Love joins @SecKennedy on #TheRealFoodShow to prepare a flavorful, affordable Thai beef dinner in just 20 minutes.

Watch the NEW episode on YouTube: https://t.co/rwJAsECutM

[HHS @HHSGov]

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[Secretary Kennedy @SecKennedy]

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[HHS Rapid Response @HHSResponse]

.@DrOzCMS on expanding mental health treatment options for Veterans and vulnerable Americans:

“Our mission is always to protect the most vulnerable, especially patients and Veterans in our programs suffering from serious mental health conditions of all types. Today, we’re focused on PTSD, but others will benefit.”

[HHS Rapid Response @HHSResponse]

.@SecKennedy on expanding access to innovative mental health treatments:

“These announcements build on the @HHSGov and @DeptVetAffairs partnership to expand clinical research, share evidence, and prepare clinicians to deliver future @FDA-approved treatments.”

[HHS Rapid Response @HHSResponse]

.@SecKennedy: "In April, President Trump signed an executive order directing HHS, FDA, and the Department of Veterans Affairs to accelerate research into potential treatments for serious mental illness, including psychedelic drugs. Today, @SecVetAffairs and I are announcing new investments to carry out that order, with a focus on Veterans and other Americans who continue to struggle with PTSD, substance use disorders, and other serious mental illnesses."

[HHS @HHSGov]

Read more 👇 https://t.co/uKFPHsGooz

[HHS @HHSGov]

Veterans and Americans struggling with serious mental illness deserve new hope and better treatment options.

HHS and @ARPA_H are investing up to $4.9M to advance ibogaine research for PTSD, alongside a new $20M funding opportunity to study rapid-acting treatments like ketamine, esketamine, and psilocybin.

[HHS Rapid Response @HHSResponse]

.@DrOzCMS: “It is maybe the most important thing we do in healthcare: to give people hope — REAL hope…Nothing speaks to the PTSD crisis we have in America more than that reality.”

[HHS Rapid Response @HHSResponse]

.@SecKennedy: “For Veterans and families following this announcement, we recognize that all research takes time while the need for care continues, these investments pursue additional options, they do not change anybody’s treatment today. Veterans should consult their Healthcare Providers before making treatment decisions. Any Veteran in Crisis or anyone concerned about a Veteran can call 988 and press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Hotline.”