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Learn about the history, organization, and functions of the federal agency that protects the health and provides essential human services in the U.S. The web page covers the department's programs, budget, leadership, and components such as the Public Health Service and the Food and Drug Administration.
The agency oversees health care, social services, public assistance and rehabilitation programs in California. It consists of various departments and boards, such as the California Department of Public Health, the California Department of Health Care Services, and the California Office of the Patient Advocate.
HRSA is a federal agency that provides leadership and financial support to health care providers in every state and U.S. territory. It funds programs for uninsured, HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health, rural health, organ donation, and health workforce development.
The HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent agency that oversees the Department of Health and Human Services' programs and operations. OIG conducts audits, investigations, evaluations, and legal actions to protect the integrity and efficiency of HHS programs and beneficiaries.
Learn about the history, duties, and current secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which advises the president on health matters and oversees 11 agencies. See the list of secretaries from 1953 to 2021, including Xavier Becerra, the first Hispanic person to hold the post.
The NIH is the primary U.S. agency for biomedical and public health research, founded in 1887 and part of the Department of Health and Human Services. It comprises 27 institutes and centers, conducts its own research and funds extramural research, and has made many scientific discoveries and achievements.
EOHHS oversees 11 state agencies and the MassHealth Program, which provide services for Medicaid, child welfare, public health, disabilities, veterans, and elders. The current Secretary of Health and Human Services is Kathleen E. Walsh, appointed by governor Maura Healey in 2023.
CMS is a U.S. agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and other health insurance standards and quality measures. It was established in 2001 and has over 6,000 employees in various locations.