United States Department of Health and Human Services

United States Department of Health & Human Services

Frequent Questions

HHS is the U.S. 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 Priorities

In the Spotlight

Healthier US
Visit HealthierUS.gov: A gateway to resources for healthy living.
Health Insurance Proposal
Proposes To Make Basic, Private Health Insurance Available And Affordable For More Americans. More
Value-Driven Health Care
Consumers deserve to know the quality and cost of their health care. Visit Health Care Transparency Web site.
Visit PandemicFlu.gov: One-stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information.

Watch the new PSA campaign starring Shrek to help create a healthier US. (Transcript of Video)

News

Feb 01: HHS Unveils Two New Efforts to Advance Pandemic Flu Preparedness More>>
Jan 29: Governor Granholm and HHS Secretary Leavitt Discuss Ways to Improve Access to Affordable Health Coverage More>>
Jan 29: U.S. Automakers Commit to National Initiative for Improving Quality and Value in Health Care More>>
Jan 25: States Get Federal Backing to Build More Efficient, High Quality Medicaid Systems More>>
Jan 23: HHS releases Health Information Technology Accomplishments Report More>>