Department of Health and Human Services

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Records available
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HHS Policy for Records Management

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Subagencies

 * Administration for Children and Families
 * Administration for Community Living
 * Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
 * Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
 * Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
 * Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
 * Food and Drug Administration
 * Health Resources and Services Administration
 * Indian Health Service
 * National Institutes of Health
 * Office of the Inspector General
 * Office of the Secretary
 * Program Support Center
 * Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration