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This glossary is available to give you general information about words and terms associated with aging, disability or long-term care. Many sources have been used to compile this list, and there may be more than one "definition" for a word/term. To find a term, select the first letter of the word/term you are seeking. A list of acronyms is also ava

This site presents the HHS Information Quality Guidelines, the supporting administrative mechanisms to request correction of information covered under the guidelines, and the HHS Peer Review Agenda. The HHS Guidelines were developed in accordance with the provisions of P.L. 106-554 and OMB government-wide requirements directing all federal agencie

Human Subject Protection and Financial Conflicts of Interest Conference (August 2000) Response of the Department of Health and Human Services to NBAC’s Report Research Involving Human Biological Materials: Ethical Issues and Policy Guidance Analysis and Proposed Actions Regarding the NBAC Report: Research Involving Persons with Ment

Deaths from drug overdose have risen steadily over the past two decades and have become the leading cause of injury death in the United States. Prescription drugs, especially opioid analgesics — a class of prescription drugs such as hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, and methadone used to treat both acute and chronic pain — have been increasing

The Division of Science Policy is the ASPE lead on public health and biomedical science issues and initiatives, including programmatic and policy areas that involve complex or rapidly evolving science and technology. The Division provides technical assistance on regulatory impact analysis development to HHS agencies and offices.

The Division of Data Policy is responsible for data and statistical policy development and coordination within HHS and serves as the HHS focal point for department-wide data and statistical policy. The Division provides leadership and staff support to the HHS Data Council (hyperlink), the principal internal forum and advisory body to the Secreta

The National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics ( NCVHS ) is the statutory public advisory body to the Secretary of Health and Human Services on health information policy. Established in 1949, NCVHS provides advice and assistance on key health data issues related to community and population health, standards, privacy and confidentiality, qua

One of ASPE’s roles is to coordinate interdepartmental and intradepartmental activities on a range of health and human services topics. ASPE has a lead role in coordinating the following efforts: National Alzheimer’s Plan Act FACA Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs HHS Data Council National Committee on Vital and Heal

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Evaluation is a key component of ASPE’s work. We use Health Reform funds, Patient Centered Outcomes Research Funds, and Public Health Services Evaluation Funds to support our efforts to evaluate a range of health and human services programs. HHS Evaluation Database Evaluation Day

The Strategic Planning Team leads the development of the HHS Strategic Plan , ensuring that it reflects the activities that HHS is undertaking over the next four years. The Team aligns the HHS Strategic Plan's goals and objectives with our Priority Goals, the Secretary’s priorities, and other, topic-specific strategic plans implemented by the

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The Information Quality Act of 2000 (Section 515 of Public Law 106-554) requires federal agencies to develop guidelines to ensure the quality of information they publicly disseminate and to establish a formal complaint mechanism that allows members of the public to request a correction of information. On December 16, 2004, the Office of Management

Background The Affordable Care Act was signed into law in March of 2010.  Millions of Americans have already benefitted from many of the law’s provisions including coverage for preventive health services, ban on lifetime limits, and insurance coverage for young adults.  The expansion of Medicaid coverage and launch of Affordable Insurance

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Agency Contacts for Information Correction Requests Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Administration for Children and Families 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW Aerospace Building Washington, D.C. 20447 URL: FAQ ACF

The authorizing legislation 1 for this work is in Section 937(f)--BUILDING DATA FOR RESEARCH.—

Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR)      Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)