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Story Archives of 'Department of Health and Human Services'Health and Human Services Commissioner Nick ToumpasBy Jon Greenberg on Monday, April 21, 2008.He's been head of HHS for three months, but Nick Toumpas didn’t come in cold - he was previously assistant and then interim Commissioner. He's inherited issues his predecessor, John Stephen, had to deal with: Medicaid, mental health and long term care, but Toumpas also has a tough economy and state budget cuts that have hit his department particularly hard. We’ll talk about the issues he’s begun to tackle and how he’s working around major budget cuts. Guest
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  North Country Worries About Budget CutsBy Chris Jensen on Thursday, February 21, 2008.Hospitals and healthcare providers in the North Country are worried about Governor Lynch's upcoming budget meeting on Friday. They're afraid it will lead to decisions that would hurt some of the state's most vulnerable citizens. NHPR Correspondent Chris Jensen has the story. listen:
Lawmakers Mixed on Stephen's Accomplishments At HHSBy Dianne Finch on Wednesday, July 25, 2007.Health and Human Services Commissioner John Stephen has notified the governor that he plans to step down in mid-August. listen:
Stephen To Leave HHSBy Dianne Finch on Monday, July 23, 2007.Health and Human Services Commissioner John Stephen has notified the governor that he wants to resign next month. NHPR’s Dianne Finch reports. listen:
New State Welfare Program Raises QuestionsBy Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, February 14, 2007.Four months after the most substantial overhaul of the state welfare system in a decade, health officials report positive initial results. Critics, however, point to a steep drop in enrollment. Some believe fewer people on assistance means poor people are falling through the cracks. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
DHHS Commissioner John StephenBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, January 4, 2007.Health and Human Services Commissioner John Stephen has been in the news quite a bit recently...mostly for his sparring with Governor Lynch over many issues, including the budget and problems with the new Medicaid computer system. His term is up at the end of 2007 and some question whether he will be reappointed or not. In the meantime Stephen has a full load on his plate, including the start of flu season, Medicare-Part D, and a new state program to vaccinate girls against HPV. We'll sit down with Commissioner Stephen and find out what's been going on in his department and what he sees as the big priorities for the new year. listen:
Is Lynch Seeking New Leaders At Transportation And HHS?By Josh Rogers on Thursday, November 30, 2006.As policymakers gear up for budget season, Governor Lynch seems to be paying particularly close attention to two of the largest state departments -- transportation and heath and human services. The Governor says he wants to improve agency performance as the budget process begins. But Lynch may be looking at more than numbers. listen:
State Rolls Out New Vaccine for Cervical CancerBy Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, November 29, 2006.New Hampshire has announced it will be the first state to offer young women between the ages of 11 and 18 a free vaccine that can help protect them against cervical cancer. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein has more. listen:
HHS Introduces New Welfare PlanBy Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, April 19, 2006.Congress has renewed the federal welfare program known as Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, or TANF. The state Department of Health and Human Services has scrambled to comply with the new federal rules. HHS introduced its 25 page plan for the first time publicly at a state Senate Finance Committee hearing Wednesday. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
Hard Choices: State Struggles with New Welfare RulesBy Dan Gorenstein on Monday, April 17, 2006.Life for people who receive monthly welfare checks in New Hampshire is about to change. Earlier this year Congress tightened requirements to the welfare program called Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF. Now state officials must find a way to work within the more restrictive rules, and continue helping people out of poverty. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
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