Policy and Legislation
In the letter, Azar points to the events on January 6 as threatening to "tarnish" the Trump administration's legacy.
The American Rescue Plan calls for investing $20 billion in a national vaccine program and $50 billion in testing.
The changes are effective in 2022 and may lower enrollee cost sharing on the most expensive prescription drugs, CMS said.
Goals include reducing consumer costs, accelerating innovation and clarifying program requirements.
HHS said greater understanding of the uses and potential benefits of these treatments is needed among health systems.
Lower courts had blocked FDA in-person requirements for abortion medication last summer, finding them to be a "substantial obstacle" during the pandemic.
The data indicates enrollment remained stable and more consumers were able to actively enroll or re-enroll in coverage.
The governor announced legislation this week that would safeguard access to virtual care after the COVID-19 pandemic.
The rule is meant to ease undue burden for innovators and speed access to potentially lifesaving technologies.
The program will be implemented in four state community locations, including in Alaska, Michigan, Texas and West Virginia.