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HRSA Reimagines Health Care Access, Affordability, and Trust
 This month, Administrator Tom Engels spoke at the Axios Future of Health Summit in Washington, DC to discuss the future of health care delivery, affordability, and access. During the conversation, Administrator Engels emphasized HRSA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the nation’s health care system through improved coordination, innovation, and targeted investments in communities, including:
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340B drug pricing: Making the 340B Drug Pricing Program more efficient
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Organ donation & transplantation: Modernizing the nation’s organ procurement and transplantation system and rebuilding trust
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Primary and behavioral health care: Expanding access to primary and behavioral health care through the Health Center Program
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Health data: Improving health data sharing and interoperability
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Rural Health: Making targeted investments to strengthen rural health systems
On May 13, HRSA issued a Dear Colleague Letter encouraging more than 1,400 HRSA-funded health centers nationwide to incorporate the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans into patient education efforts, including:
- Integrating nutrition guidance into clinical care and counseling
- Displaying educational materials in treatment rooms and waiting areas
- Promoting resources through health center websites and social media
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HRSA Honors Mental Health Awareness Month, Celebrates Launch of Moms.gov
May is Mental Health Awareness Month — and a reminder that support is available for pregnant and postpartum women experiencing mental health challenges.
Earlier this month, Administrator Tom Engels joined the HHS roundtable launching Moms.gov, a new website designed to connect new and expecting mothers with trusted information and resources. During the event, Administrator Engels shared what inspires his leadership and underscored HRSA’s commitment to supporting mothers, children, and families for generations to come.
Watch the full roundtable to learn more about the launch of Moms.gov and the resources available to support new and expecting mothers
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On May 4, HHS announced efforts to curb psychiatric overprescribing. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. laid out a new action plan to promote appropriate psychiatric prescribing and drive deprescribing when clinically indicated.
Later this year, HRSA will host a joint webinar for health center providers focused on holistic care, including nonmedication treatments, and deprescribing and tapering of psychiatric medications when clinically indicated.
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HHS announced a new Audit Enforcement & Risk Oversight (AERO) initiative that will use artificial intelligence and strengthened audit reviews to identify fraud, waste, and weak financial oversight in federally funded health and human services programs, with the potential for corrective actions or funding restrictions for noncompliant recipients.
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HRSA In Focus
This month, HRSA celebrated the fourth anniversary of the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (1-833-TLC-MAMA). The Hotline provides free, confidential, 24/7 mental health support for moms and their families before, during, and after pregnancy.
Since launching, the Hotline has received more than 100,000 calls and texts, connecting moms and families to critical support when they need it most. The addition of a new webchat feature has also expanded access, giving moms another convenient way to connect with trained Hotline counselors and receive real-time support.
Help spread the word by sharing 1-833-TLC-MAMA with your loved ones and communities so every mom knows support is available before, during, and after pregnancy.
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Expanding Mental Health Support for Children and Families through Teleconsultation
 When children, pregnant women, or new moms experience mental health challenges, families often turn first to trusted primary care providers for help. That’s why support, training, and access to expert guidance are so important.
As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, check out our new blog post with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration that highlights HRSA programs helping frontline providers identify mental health concerns early and connect families to expert care sooner.
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Apply Now! HRSA Loan Repayment Programs for Eligible Clinicians
The Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program is open and accepting applications through June 30. Eligible clinicians providing pediatric medical subspecialty, pediatric surgical specialty, or child and adolescent mental and behavioral health care, including substance use disorder (SUD) prevention and treatment services may receive up to $100,000 in exchange for a three-year, full time service commitment at a pediatric specialty approved facility. Join the webinar on Wednesday, June 10 from 2– 3:30 p.m. ET to learn more.
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OPTN 411, the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) patient services line, assists patients, families, living donors, transplant professionals, and members of the public with questions about organ donation and transplantation.
Whether you are exploring donation, navigating the transplant process, or seeking general information, OPTN 411 is a resource for questions and support. Call 1-888-OPTN-411 (1-866-678-6411), Monday – Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.
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2026 Healthy Grants Workshop
The workshop is organized into two tracks:
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New Recipients/Refresher — for recipients new to HRSA grant management
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Advanced — for experienced recipients seeking more in-depth guidance, practices, and insights.
Each session covers two topics such as grants administration, budgeting, allowable costs, and more. The next sessions are scheduled from 1 – 4 p.m. ET:
- June 10
- July 15
- August 12
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For questions about the workshop, email HRSAGrantsWorkshop@hrsa.gov. You can also find recordings of previous Healthy Grants Workshops here.
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Become a HRSA Grant Reviewer
Are you or someone you know an expert in at least one of these areas?
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Behavioral health
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Health workforce training
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HIV/AIDS
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Maternal and child health
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Primary care delivery
- Rural health
If so, you may be able to help HRSA review grant applications. If you are interested in becoming a grant reviewer, please visit HRSA’s How to Become a Grant Reviewer webpage. Please share this information with anyone you think may be interested in becoming a grant reviewer.
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