Pharm 739 Exam Flashcards
World Health Organization (WHO)
Public Health Arm of UN
Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
Promotes Economic and social well-being of children, families and communities
Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Provides services to help people with disabilities and the elderly live where they choose and participate in their communities
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Supports Research on the Health System including cost and Quality
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
Works to prevent exposure to hazardous substances from waste products.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Provides system of disease surveillance reporting and prevention
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS)
Administers Medicare and Medicaid Programs
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Assures safety and efficacy of medications, food and cosmetics
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Provides access to basic health care services to underserved populations
Indian Health Services (IHS)
Works with tribes to provide health services to American Indians and Alaskan Natives
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Funds and promotes biomedical research
Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Protect the Integrity of DHHS programs and insure the welfare of program beneficiaries
Office of National Coordinator for Health Information and technology (ONC)
Charged with coordination of health information and technology and electronic exchange of information
US Public Health Service (USPHS)
Protect, Promote and advance the health and safety of our nation.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Focus on improving availability and quality of prevention and treatment programs.
