Topic: Health Care

Bezar County, Texas, Health Records about Cases of Reportable Conditions Associated with BCFS HHS for 2018-2019


November 5, 2019
Bezar County, Texas, health records regarding cases of reportable conditions associated with BCFS Health and Human Services. Texas’s Bexar County had 3 reported cases of mumps in 2019 and 1 reported case of TB in both 2018 and 2019.


No Records Response from OSVA Regarding Communications with the White House About Spravato

November 1, 2019
The Office of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs stated that it had no records of communications with the White House about Spravato.

No Records Response from HHS Regarding Communications Between High-Ranking NIH Officials and the NRA

October 21, 2019
The Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health stated that it had no records of communications between high-ranking NIH officials and the National Rifle Association.

CDC Calendars for Director Robert Redfield from 2018 to 2019

October 8, 2019
Calendar entries from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for Director Robert Redfield. These records span from 2018 to 2019.

No Records Response from FDA Center for Tobacco Products Regarding Communications with Ballard Partners

September 25, 2019
The Center for Tobacco Products at the Food and Drug Administration stated that it had no records of communications with Ballard Partners. American Oversight filed this request following reporting indicating that this firm established its prominent position through its connections to the Trump administration.

NIH Records Regarding the HEAL Initiative from September 2018 to April 2019

September 19, 2019
Records form the Department of Health and Human Service's National Institutes of Health regarding the Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) Initiative. These records cover September 2018 to April 2019.

FOIA to HHS for Communications Regarding Title X Changes

September 19, 2019
FOIA to the Department of Health and Human Services seeking email communications about changes to Title X. This FOIA was filed following the exit of organizations such as Planned Parenthood from the Title X program. American Oversight seeks records with the potential to shed light on the interactions of other outside groups with HHS regarding this policy change.

News Roundup: Trump’s Enthusiastic Support for New Drug Raises Questions

September 6, 2019
Investigating the administration's approval of Spravato, Trump's potential campaign-finance violations, and the promotion of Trump properties.
(Photo: Gage Skidmore)

FOIA to HHS Seeking Email Communications with “Abortion Reversal” Advocates

September 6, 2019
FOIA request to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeking email communications with Dr. George Delgado and other advocates of “abortion reversal." American Oversight seeks to shed light on whether and to what extent abortion reversal has gained support among federal officials, and whether any action has been taken on this issue.

FOIA to HHS Seeking Email Communications Regarding “Abortion Reversal”

September 6, 2019
FOIA request to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeking email communications regarding “abortion reversal.” American Oversight seeks to shed light on whether and to what extent abortion reversal has gained support among federal officials, and whether any action has been taken on this issue.