The article offers an update on various health agencies in the U.S. as of February 28, 2017. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has suggested looking at the microbiome as a factor when considering health disparities among different groups. A study found that the Opioid Safety Initiative (OSI) implemented by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) in 2013 was a moderate success. Pharmaceutical and biotech firms have partnered to improve access to cancer drugs.