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FDA Announces Steps to Phase Out Eight Food Dyes; News Reports Show Staff Cuts are Impacting Food Reviews

Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be taking a series of steps to remove eight petroleum-based synthetic food dyes from the food supply. These actions include the following: Establishing a national standard and timeline for the food industry to transition to natural dyes; Initiating the process… (McClurg, April 22, 2025) #Nutrition

Medicaid Update:  12 Republican House Members Sign Letter Regarding Medicaid Cuts; House E&C Likely to Begin Mark-Up May 7

Republican Letter  Earlier this week, 12 Republican House members sent a letter to Speaker Johnson, Majority Leader Scalise, Majority Whip Emmer, and Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee Chairman Gutherie regarding Medicaid cuts that are being considered in the Budget Reconciliation process. Per the letter, the signees oppose Medicaid cuts for populations they believe it is intended to serve: children, seniors, individuals with disabilities,… (Joyce, April 17, 2025) #Hospitals, #Insurance Coverage, #Pediatrics, #Public Health, #Skilled Nursing Facilities, #Women’s Health

NIST Issues Updated Draft Privacy Framework 1.1 with AI and Governance Revisions; Comments Due June 13

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released the Initial Public Draft (IPD) update of the Privacy Framework Version 1.1, a voluntary guidance tool aimed at helping organizations identify and manage privacy risks (press release, framework). Building on the success of Version 1.0, this update is designed to address contemporary privacy challenges, particularly those related to artificial intelligence (AI),… (Colocho, April 17, 2025) #Health Information Technology, #Prevention, #Privacy