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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.
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.
Learn about the history, mission, and structure of the uniformed service branch of the U.S. Public Health Service, which protects and promotes the health and safety of the nation. The commissioned corps consists of officers from various health professions and ranks, and is led by the surgeon general.
Learn about the history, organization, and mission of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS), a collection of federal agencies and a uniformed service. The USPHS is part of the Department of Health and Human Services and has nine operating divisions, including NIH, FDA, and CDC.
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.
ASPE stands for Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, the principal advisor to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) on policy development and coordination. ASPE conducts research, evaluation, data collection, and grants on health, human services, disabilities, aging, and other issues.
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.