Department of Health and Human Services (USA)

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is a federal agency responsible for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential services. It oversees programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and public health initiatives, manages disease prevention, and conducts medical research through agencies like the CDC and NIH. HHS also works to improve healthcare access, safety, and quality, supporting both individual health and community well-being through policy development, funding, and regulatory functions. Its goal is to ensure Americans receive effective, equitable, and high-quality health services.