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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. overstepped his authority when he declared that gender-affirming care was unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria, a federal judge ruled late last week.

California and Illinois are examples of states that are trying to restrict or ban use of automated care providers.

The agency's chair lists recent actions against PBMs and health plan marketers as examples of what the new team might do.

Survey shows mental health strain, rising health care costs and productivity risks for women juggling careers and caregiving.

"We want mental health care that works for patients, not just Kaiser's bottom line," said Raul Figueroa, a therapist in Sacramento.

EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas sent a letter Feb. 26 directly to the CEOs, general counsels and board chairs of the 500 largest U.S. companies, reminding them of their obligations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.