Department of Health and Human Services
/ˌdɪpɑːrtmənt ʌv hɛlθ ænd ˈhjuːmən ˈsɜːrvɪsɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) A United States federal executive department responsible for public health, welfare programs, and social services administration.
The Department of Health and Human Services oversees Medicare and Medicaid programs.
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- department of health and human services
- departments of health and human services
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Commentary
Commonly abbreviated as HHS; critical in policy and regulatory matters relating to healthcare and social services.
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