About HHS
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
HHS Agencies and Offices
The work of HHS is conducted by the Office of the Secretary and 11 agencies.
Agencies
The agencies perform a wide variety of tasks and services, including research, public health, food and drug safety, grants and other funding, health insurance, and many others.
OS - Office of the Secretary
ACF - Administration for Children & Families
AoA - Administration on Aging
AHRQ - Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality
ATSDR - Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease
CDC - Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
CMS - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
FDA - Food & Drug Administration
HRSA - Health Resources & Services Administration
IHS - Indian Health Service
NIH - National Institutes of Health
OIG - Office of Inspector General
SAMHSA - Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
Offices
The subdivisions of the Office of the Secretary provide direct support for the Secretary's initiatives.
- Immediate Office of the Secretary (IOS)
The Immediate Office of the Secretary includes:
- Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (ASAM)
Provides leadership for HHS management, including human resource policy, grants management, acquisitions, and departmental operations
- Assistant Secretary for Resources and Technology (ASRT)
Provides advice and guidance to the Secretary on budget, financial management, information technology, grants management, and provides for the direction and coordination of these activities throughout the Department.
- Assistant Secretary for Health (ASH)
Advises the Secretary on matters involving the nation's public health and oversees HHS' U.S. Public Service (PHS) for the Secretary.
- Assistant Secretary for Legislation (ASL)
Serves as the primary liaison between the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and Congress.
- Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE)
Directs major activities in policy coordination, legislation development, strategic planning, policy research, evaluation, and economic analysis.
- Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs( ASPA)
Serves as the principle counsel on public affairs matters, conducts a national public affairs program, provides centralized leadership and guidance for public affairs activities, including Web and new media and broadcast communications, within HHS' staff and operating divisions and regional offices, and administers the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.
- Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR)
Advises on matters related to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies and disasters.
- Departmental Appeals Board (DAB)
Provides prompt, fair, and impartial dispute resolution services with parties related to HHS office issues.
- Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Enforces Federal laws that prohibit discrimination by health care and human services providers that receive funds from HHS.
- Office of Global Health Affairs (OGHA)
Represents the Department to the governments, other Federal Departments and agencies, international organizations and the private sector on international and refugee health issues.
- Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Protects the integrity of HHS programs, as well as the health and welfare of the beneficiaries of those programs.
- Office Of Medicare Hearings and Appeals (OMHA)
Administers nationwide hearings for the Medicare program.
- Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)
Provides counsel to the Secretary of HHS and Departmental leadership for the development and nationwide implementation of an interoperable health information technology infrastructure.
- Office of the General Counsel (OGC)
Represents HHS and offers legal advice on a wide range of highly visible national issues.
- Center for Faith Based and Community Initiatives (CFBCI)
Provides information and technical assistance to help faith-based and community organizations to compete more effectively for Federal funds.
General Information
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Our Work
Read about what we do, our mission, and historical highlights. Get a list of former HHS/HEW secretaries.
Locations
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Assistance and Information
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HHS Publications, Reports, and Forms
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Budget & Finance
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HHS Forms
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HHS Forms
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Miscellaneous
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Financial, Legal & Policy Information
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Financial Information
The Agency’s financial reports and Congressional budget justifications
Legal Information
Individual’s rights to privacy, information, and fair treatment
Policy Information
Policies and procedures guiding HHS activities
