Maryland Department of Human Services launches data office to modernize data collection, public reporting
Maryland DHS has created a new office designed to modernize the agency’s data collection and public reporting across its ...
Absolute Secrecy Thwarts Understanding And Reform Of Child Welfare Services
Many states have open dependency hearings and allow the public more ability to understand why decisions are made about ...
What does the health and human services secretary do?
The secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, plays a significant role in every American’s access to health care and in the nation’s overall well-being.
State budget tug of war: Human Services agencies also seek increases
Gov. Kevin Stitt has called for flat budgets. With a projected $276 million less to spend, the state could have to dip into ...
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To Bot or Not to Bot? How AI Companions Are Reshaping Human Services and Connection
The rise of AI-powered social services will mean walking a difficult tightrope between democratizing access to resources and ...
Trump executive order calls all federal employees back to the office 5 days a week—education and general services departments to be hit hard
Some federal departments have more than half their staff working remotely—meaning Trump's new executive order is a problem.
AG Dana Nessel holds forum to combat human trafficking
As part of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Attorney General Dana Nessel held a conversation emphasizing how the crime ...
Texas Health and Human Services notifies public of privacy breach
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is notifying recipients of agency services and other affected individuals that their protected health, personal identifying information or sensitive ...
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Texas Health and Human Services recommends cancer screenings during Cervical Health Awareness Month
AUSTIN, Texas (KAUZ) - January is National Cervical Health Awareness Month, and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging women to take the opportunity to get screened for cervical ...
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services releases new dashboard showing top causes of death in the state
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services released a new dashboard showing the top causes of death in the state from 2005 to 2023.