Latest News and grants from The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). This HHS agency’s mission is to fund pivotal, high‑risk/high‑reward technologies that traditional research or commercial pathways struggle to deliver—mirroring the DARPA model but focused on health.

Building on lessons learned during the COVID-19 public health emergency, the agency is exploring ways to reduce reliance on foreign-made medical supplies and enhance the nation’s readiness for future emergencies while supporting American workers and manufacturers.

HHS & DEA extend telemedicine flexibilities for prescribing controlled medications through 2026. This action ensures that patients who rely on telemedicine, including seniors, rural residents, people with disabilities, and individuals receiving treatment for mental health conditions or substance use disorder, can continue accessing care without interruption.

By Erin Rutzler – The new year brings with it all kinds of new opportunities for healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) from bad actors. As FWA trends remain as relevant as ever in 2026, one common scheme to stay vigilant against is “phantom providers.”