HHS is responsible for protecting the health of all Americans. HHS has 11 operating divisions, including eight agencies in the U.S. Public Health Service and three human services agencies. These divisions administer a wide variety of health and human services and conduct life-saving research for the nation, protecting and serving all Americans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are examples of agencies under HHS.
Within HHS, both the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) and the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) maintain planning and response coordination capabilities. ASPR focuses on bioterrorism management and other public health emergencies. OEM is the operational arm of the National Disaster Medical System, a federally coordinated healthcare system and partnership of the United States Departments of Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Defense, and Veterans Affairs.
