Hospice News February 14, 2025
The recently newly confirmed U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has voiced his support for end-of-life care.
Kennedy oversees all HHS programs, operating divisions and activities, including a nearly $2 trillion federal funding budget and a wide range of health and human service programs. HHS’ subagencies include the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, among others.
Kennedy’s priorities include addressing challenges related to chronic disease and serious illness, as well as rising health care costs, according to a recent HHS statement. He also stated an emphasis on improving quality for...
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