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  2. United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps

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    Today, the commissioned corps is under the United States Public Health Service (PHS), a major agency now of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), established by Congress in 1979 and 1980. It was previously established in 1953 as the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW), and it is still led by the surgeon general.

  3. United States Department of Health and Human Services

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    Website. www.hhs.gov. The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is a cabinet-level executive branch department of the U.S. federal government created to protect the health of the U.S. people and providing essential human services. Its motto is "Improving the health, safety, and well-being of America". [3]

  4. What Is a Nurse Practitioner? - WebMD

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    A pediatric nurse practitioner, PNP, focuses on children ranging from birth to age 18. They work as general nurse practitioners do, focusing on child health and wellness. They can do physical ...

  5. United States Secretary of Health and Human Services

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    Website. www.hhs.gov. The United States secretary of health and human services is the head of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, and serves as the principal advisor to the president of the United States on all health matters. The secretary is a member of the United States Cabinet. The office was formerly Secretary of ...

  6. What Is a Nurse Practitioner? - Healthline

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    An FNP works as a primary care professional. They offer a wider range of healthcare services to patients of all ages. This is one of the most common nurse practitioner specialties. Adult nurse ...

  7. Nurse practitioner - Wikipedia

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    A nurse practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse and a type of mid-level practitioner. [1][2] NPs are trained to assess patient needs, order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests, diagnose disease, prescribe medications and formulate treatment plans. NP training covers basic disease prevention, coordination of care ...

  8. Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and ...

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    oig.hhs.gov. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for oversight of the United States Department of Health and Human Service 's approximately $2.4 trillion portfolio of programs. Approximately 1,650 auditors, investigators, and evaluators, supplemented by staff ...

  9. Social Security Fund (Nepal) - Wikipedia

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    Social Security Fund (SSF) Nepal (Nepali: सामाजिक सुरक्षा कोष) was established in 2011 (7 Chaitra 2067 BS) according to the Social Security (Management Fund and Operation) Regulations, 2067 BS. [1][2] It is governed by Social Security Act, 2018 (2075 BS). The Act requires every company/employer to enlist their ...