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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.

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  • Dec 20: Companies Signal Support for Administration Initiative to Improve Health Quality, Reduce Costs More>>
  • Dec 19: Statement by Mike Leavitt, Secretary of Health and Human Services, On President's Signing of Ryan White CARE Act Reauthorization More>>
  • Dec 18: HHS Pandemic Planning Actions to Date More>>
  • Dec 15: New Regional Director Named More>>
  • Dec 15: HHS Launches New Web Site Promoting Long-Term Care Planning More>>

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