Advocating for Expanded Health Care Access

Secretary Becerra advocates for health care and treatment access for Americans. [Photo of Secretary Becerra with text reading "Secretary Spotlight"]( Good afternoon. This past week, Secretary Becerra traveled the country, advocating for all Americans to have access to the health care and treatment they need. Whether it be more affordable prescriptions, easier access to birth control, or restoration of supply chains post-hurricane, the Secretary and HHS are committed to ensuring accessible and equitable health care. The Week in Review Here's what the Secretary's been up to over the last week: [The Week in Review 1 - Image]( [Proposal to Expand Birth Control Coverage]( Secretary Beccera shared a statement on Monday about a proposed new rule that would expand insurance coverage of birth control and other preventive services. [Read the statement here →]( [The Week in Review 2 - Image]( [Update on Medical Supply Shipments]( The first post-hurricane shipment of Baxter IV fluids was airlifted to the U.S. from international facilities. HHS is working to ensure that Americans have the medical supplies they need and is supporting Baxter as its North Carolina facility returns to full operational capacity following Hurricane Helene. [Watch the video here →]( [The Week in Review 3 - Image]( [Advocating for Lower Prescription Costs]( Last week, Secretary Becerra and Rep. Dina Titus spoke at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, about the Biden-Harris administration’s actions to lower prescription drug costs for Nevadans. [See more from the event →]( Follow Secretary Becerra on social media: [LikedIn]( [X]( U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 Toll Free Call Center: 1-877-696-6775 [HHS.gov]( [Department of Health & Human Services logo]( [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe or manage your email preferences](