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U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Established in 1906 as a result of the  Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act , the FDA is responsible for ensuring that the following products are safe: food, human and veterinary products, biologic products, medical devices, cosmetics, and electronic products. The FDA is also responsible for ensuring that product […]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Established in 1992, the SAMHSA is the main federal agency for improving access to quality substance abuse and mental health services in the United States by working with state, community, and private organizations. The Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration co-chairs the HHS

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Created in 1989 and headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, the agency’s mission is to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all U.S. citizens. The AHRQ’s cutting-edge research helps people make more informed decisions and improve the quality of healthcare services. AHRQ focuses on the

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Established in 1930 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, the NIH is the primary federal agency for research toward preventing and curing disease worldwide. Its mission is the pursuit of knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to extend healthy life and reduce

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) The ATSDR, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and administered organizationally with the CDC, was established in 1985 and is authorized by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA; more commonly known as the Superfund law). The ATSDR is responsible for finding and cleaning the

Administration for Community Living (ACL) All Americans—including people with disabilities and older adults—should be able to live at home with the supports they need, participating in communities that value their contributions. To help meet these needs, the HHS created a new organization, the ACL. Established in 2012, the ACL brings together the efforts and achievements

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) The CDC was established in 1946 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with 10 additional U.S. locations. Its mission is saving and protecting the health of Americans. The CDC is available 24/7 to respond to any manmade or natural event. By connecting state and local health departments across

U.S. Government Agencies Regulatory healthcare power is shared among federal and state governments. State governments have a dominant role of regulating constituents in their jurisdiction. To ensure success in this regulatory process, state governments also developed local government levels to provide direct services to constituents and regulate their geographic region. Legislatures establish the legal framework

History of the Role of Government in Health Care Social regulation  focuses on organizations’ actions, such as those in the healthcare industry, that impact an individual’s safety. Social regulations focus on protecting individuals as employees and consumers ( Carroll & Buchholtz, 2015 ). These types of regulations are common in the U.S. healthcare system. The

Describe five U.S. governmental organizations and their roles in health care. The student will be able to: ■ Describe five U.S. governmental organizations and their roles in health care. ■ Discuss the role of the Administration for Children and Families regarding children and families. ■ Analyze the integration of the collaboration of the Department of Homeland Security and