United States Department of Health and Human Services federal executive department charged with administering government health programs. Successor to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, which had been created in 1953, it was redesignated in 1979 with the creation of the Department of Education. The secretary advises the President on health and welfare matters. The department has several components. The Administration for Children and Families is responsible for Operation Head Start, the enforcement of child support laws, and programs concerning adoption, job training, and runaway youths. The Public Health Service is divided into 42 subdivisions; it carries out research on disease and health concerns through the National Institutes of Health , protects consumers from adulterated or untested foods and drugs through the Food and Drug Administration , and implements public health measures and monitors the spread of infectious diseases through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration develops and analyzes information relating to the prevention and treatment of addictive and mental disorders. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administers Medicare and Medicaid . The Social Security Administration, formerly part of the department, became an independent agency in 1995 (see social security ). The Administration on Aging develops policy and programs to promote the welfare of older Americans and administers grants to states to establish community programs for them.
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HHS: infrastructure data.(Federal Register)(United States. Department of Health and Human Services)(Brief Article)
Older Americans Report; 10/7/2005; 66 words;
Information collection. The Department of Health and Human Services seeks emergency clearance to implement a Critical Infrastructure Data System so it can analyze information from a variety of health services facilities regarding working facilities, needed critical assets and diseases ...
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United States Department of Health and Human Services obtains United States patent.
BIOTECH Patent News; 8/1/2006; 113 words;
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (Washington, DC) has patented a vaccine for inducing an immune response in mammal to a specific antigen, where the vaccine comprises ...
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FOR CONFIRMATION AS SECRETARY OF THE UNITED STATES:MIKE LEAVITT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Congressional Testimony; 1/19/2005; 1560 words;
... Secretary of Health and Human Services. I would ... made America healthier and safer ... to public health emergencies ... immunizations and health care, and ... Thompson, the United States leads the ... Secretary of Health and Human Services. I want to ... view ...
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Decontaminating children requires special skills.(United States. Department of Health and Human Services releases an half hour video cassette)(Brief Article)
Security Management; 2/1/2006; 97 words;
... or other disaster requires special skills. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released a half-hour video that trains emergency responders and hospital ER staff on how to decontaminate ...
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Former HHS official wade Horn funded group that he fathered.(PEOPLE & EVENTS)(United States Department of Health and Human Services former official, Wade F. Horn)
Church & State; 5/1/2007; 227 words;
An official in the Department of Health and Human Services who founded a national group to promote the Religious Right's view of parenting used his position to steer money to that organization ...
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Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy G. Thompson has approved Arkansas'. (Business Briefs).(Arkansas' expansion of its Medicaid demonstration)(United States Department of Health and Human Services)
Arkansas Business; 10/14/2002; 79 words;
Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy G. Thompson has approved ... directly control their personal care services and expenses. Called Independent Choices ... beneficiaries who qualify for personal care services because of long-term disabilities can ...
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Battle of the estimates; Far fewer kids uninsured, according to HHS study.(The Week in Healthcare)(United States Department of Health and Human Services)
Modern Healthcare; 6/25/2007; DoBias, Matthew Lubell, Jennifer; 968 words;
... expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program. Administration ... Medical Association, America's Health Insurance Plans, the Campaign ... extending and expanding children's health insurance coverage. The report ... impact that the State Children's Health Insurance Program has on overall ...
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Administration for Children and Families.(Federal Register)(United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Administration for Children and Families)(Brief Article)
Report on Preschool Programs; 10/6/2004; 61 words;
... comments on paperwork required to analyze progress and award child health bonus grant funds under the Temporary Assistance for Needy ... Register, p. 56224. Send comments to: ACF, Office of Information Services, 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW, Washington, DC 20447, Attn: ACF ...
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HHS/Medicare Cards.(Federal Register)(Department of Health & Human Services to develop web based instructions of Medicare drug cards with the help of Arc of the United States )(Brief Article)
Report on Disability Programs; 9/2/2004; 50 words;
... persons with intellectual disabilities can understand the Medicare drug cards, HHS is partnering with the Arc of the United States to produce Web-based video and audio instructions. HHS will award the Arc $12,000 for this purpose. Contact Debbie ...
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ACF also has $5.25 million for 17-20 Projects for Family Support 360 that provide assistance to families with developmentally disabled members.(Funding opportunities)(United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Administration for Children and Families)(Brief Article)
Child Protection Report; 7/1/2004; 68 words;
... for 17-20 Projects for Family Support 360 that provide assistance to families with developmentally disabled members. The 31 states and territories that received a planning grant in FY03 are eligible for this year's implementation money. Letters of intent ...
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The United States of America Department of Health and Human Services obtains United States patent.(Brief Article)
BIOTECH Patent News; 8/1/2003; 81 words;
The United States of America Department of Health and Human Services (Washington, DC) has patented a gene designated as FRAG1 and its encoded protein. A fusion protein called FGFR2-ROS, which is formed ...
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HHS/meeting.(United States Department of Health and Human Services)(Brief Article)
Legislative Network for Nurses; 1/26/2004; 33 words;
HHS/Meeting. Notice. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the National Vaccine Advisory Committee will meet Feb. 3-4 in Washington. Contact: Carolin Commodore, (202) 260-1253. Jan. 22 FR 3147.
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HHS: safe harbors.(Federal Register)(United States. Department of Health and Human Services)(Brief Article)
Older Americans Report; 7/8/2005; 75 words;
... harbors. Proposed rule. HHS says community health centers can accept donations of or discounts on goods and services from hospitals, suppliers and other providers ... anti-kickback law provided the items and services, as well as grants and loans, help centers ...
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Feds subpoena Iasis; A whistle-blower lawsuit may be behind investigation.(Iasis Healthcare Corp., Tenet Healthcare Corp. and United States. Department of Health and Human Services)
Modern Healthcare; 9/26/2005; Galloro, Vince; 400 words;
Byline: Vince Galloro The scrutiny of relations between hospitals and physicians continued with Iasis Healthcare Corp. saying it received a subpoena last week from HHS' inspector general's office. The subpoena seeks documents related to physician contracts, and a legal expert said a whistle-blower
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CMS: real-time access.(Federal Register)(United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)(Brief Article)
Older Americans Report; 6/24/2005; 54 words;
CMS: Real-time access. Information collection. CMS is requesting emergency clearance for a form that providers will use to access a database of Medicare beneficiaries. Comments on the Real-Time Eligibility Agreement and Access Request form are due June 28. Contact: Reports Clearance Office, (410)
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