Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS or HHS)

Cabinet-level federal agency that manages certain divisions of the federal government responsible for health and human services (welfare) and administers federal regulations. HHS oversees the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Public Health Service, and other related departments. It plays an active role in investigating health insurance fraud and abuse. Formerly called Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) .

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