HHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs

📍 Tacoma, WA Today, I joined the Tribal Advisory Committee Meeting. HHS is very proud to play an important role in the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to support American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

Some photos from August 📸

💊@HHSGov Dep. Sec. Andrea Palm explains how the Biden Administration negotiates with pharmaceutical companies for lower prices on insulin and other drugs! 📡Listen to the @MSignorile Show LIVE weekdays 3pm-6pm ET and On Demand here: SiriusXM.us/Signorile

Obamacare is working brilliantly — for now, the Editorial Board writes. wapo.st/3X40qIc

Biden cap on drug costs will save US seniors over $1,000 a year, study finds reut.rs/4g67Va8

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar joining U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra to get the word out to Minnesota seniors about a big price drop for many of their prescription drugs on Monday. But what are the actual details on the drop? bit.ly/3T3MSeE

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra was in St. Paul with Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar touting the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on prescription drug prices. kstp.com/kstp-news/top-…

I enjoyed my visit to the Minnesota State Fair today! 🎢 🎡 What's your favorite snack to eat and activity to do when visiting the state fair? Mine is corn dogs and seeing butter sculptures.

Inversión de $100 millones para impulsar cobertura médica entre latinos y otras poblaciones dlvr.it/TCPSVm

Many administrations have tried to take on Big Pharma's exorbitant price gouging of seniors without success. @POTUS and @VP promised to lower the costs of needed care and medicines – and they delivered.

Last week, I hit the road to highlight actions this Administration has taken to lower health care costs & ensure everyone can access the care they need — including those in rural communities. We're #InvestingInAmerica to better health outcomes for everyone!

Top US health official acknowledges more federal money for utility help is needed for extreme heat apnews.com/article/arizon…

Extreme heat is a public health crisis, US health leader says during Phoenix visit azcentral.com/story/news/pol…

"It is tough and we owe everyone who's working to put food on our table the best to make sure that they're working under the safest conditions possible," @SecBecerra said. norcalpublicmedia.org/2024080795970/…

.@SecBecerra: "We’re going to try to continue to build up community health care centers... President Biden and Vice President Harris have put more money into the federally qualified community health centers than any administration.” lebtown.com/2024/08/01/hea…

"At HHS, we have made it a priority to increase access for everyone eligible for coverage. We continue to break barriers when it comes to enrollment, reaching record numbers of health coverage enrollment and the lowest uninsured rate – ever." hhs.gov/about/news/202…

On this day, 34 years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed. As we celebrate the progress the #ADA has brought us, we must keep going. At HHS, we're committed to reducing health disparities & providing access to quality health care for all Americans.

“These investments will empower communities to implement effective solutions that promote long-term healing and resilience.” hhs.gov/about/news/202…

Today, more people have health care coverage than at any other point in our country’s history, and we've lowered costs in historic ways: from capping insulin to negotiating with drug companies. @POTUS will continue to fight so that every American has access to health care.

On International Self-Care Day, set aside some time to care for your mental health. Self-care can help you manage stress, lower your risk of illness, and increase your energy. Treat yourself with kindness. 💗 Find more self-care tips at @nimhgov: bit.ly/3Wz4pNR