Oversees public health, medical research, and social services nationwide. Manages Medicare and Medicaid programs, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and National Institutes of Health (NIH). Protects public health, regulates pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and administers health insurance programs.
In A House Divided, this cabinet office is part of United States's executive administration. The office page is generated from live appointment records, so the holder table updates as confirmations and appointments happen. Editors can add narrative context by creating a wiki page with this slug; the generated holder history remains attached below the article text.