Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions
The Office of the Secretary (OS), HHS’s chief policy officer and general manager, administers and oversees the organization, its programs, and its activities. The Deputy Secretary and a number of Assistant Secretaries and Offices support OS.
ASA provides leadership for HHS departmental management, including human resource policy and departmental operations.
ASFR provides advice and guidance to the Secretary on budget, financial management, acquisition policy and support, grants management, and small business programs. It also directs and coordinates these activities throughout the Department.
ASGA promotes the health and well-being of Americans and the world’s population by advancing HHS’s global strategies and partnerships and working with USG agencies to coordinate global health policy.
ASH advises on the nation's public health and oversees HHS' U.S. Public Service (PHS) for the Secretary.
ASL provides advice on legislation and facilitates communication between the Department and Congress.
ASPE advises on policy development and contributes to policy coordination, legislation development, strategic planning, policy research, evaluation, and economic analysis.
ASPR advises on matters related to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies.
ASPA provides centralized leadership and guidance on public affairs for HHS' staff, operating divisions, and regional offices. APSA also administers the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.
CFBNP leads the department's efforts to build and support partnerships with faith-based and neighborhood organizations to better serve individuals, families and communities in need.
DAB provides impartial review of disputed legal decisions involving HHS.
IOS oversees the Secretary’s operations and coordinates the Secretary’s work.
OCR enforces federal laws that prohibit discrimination by health care and human services providers that receive funds from HHS.
OGC provides quality representation and legal advice on a wide range of highly visible national issues.
OIG protects the integrity of HHS programs as well as the health and welfare of the program participants.
IEA represents the both the government and external perspective in federal policymaking and clarifies the federal perspective to government officials and external parties.
OMHA administers nationwide hearings for the Medicare program.
ONC provides counsel for the development and implementation of a national health information technology framework.