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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 USPHS Commissioned Corps is a uniformed service branch of the U.S. Public Health Service that protects and promotes public health and safety. It consists of officers from various health professions who serve in different federal agencies and branches of the military.
OHRP is a small office within the US Department of Health and Human Services that oversees clinical research conducted by the department. It implements regulations for Institutional Review Boards, provides education and guidance on research ethics, and advises the HHS Secretary on medical ethics issues.
PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen, a protein made by your prostate gland. A PSA test measures the amount of PSA in your blood and can help diagnose prostate problems, including cancer.
HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a 1996 law that regulates health insurance coverage, data privacy, and fraud prevention in the US. It has five titles that cover different aspects of health care, such as portability, standards, accounts, plans, and life insurance.
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.
A DEA number is an identifier assigned by the US Drug Enforcement Administration to health care providers who can write prescriptions for controlled substances. Learn about the format, registrant types, and history of DEA numbers.
The DHS is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for public security, with missions involving anti-terrorism, border security, immigration and customs, cyber security, and disaster prevention and management. It was formed in 2003 after the Homeland Security Act of 2002, enacted in response to the September 11 attacks.