Definition: HHS is the acronym for the Department of Health and Human Services. The department is responsible for the regulation of and control of funding for health care, public health, medical research, and related services across the U.S. Its responsibilities include the FDA, the National Institutes of Health, and the CDC, as well as Medicaid, Medicare, and numerous other programs.
HHS - The Department of Health and Human Services
By Elizabeth Boskey, Ph.D., About.com Guide
Updated July 12, 2009
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