U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is a federal agency responsible for protecting the health and well-being of Americans. It oversees a variety of programs and services, such as healthcare access, public health, disease prevention, and health research. HHS administers Medicare and Medicaid, which provide health coverage to millions of individuals, and it also plays a key role in responding to public health emergencies, like pandemics. Overall, HHS aims to improve the health of the nation while ensuring that all Americans have access to necessary health services.