Federal Health Resources
Health Insurance Finders has compiled the following list of federal health resources.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
http://www.hhs.gov
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is the principal government healthcare agency overseeing more than 300 health and human services programs, including most of the programs listed on this resource page. - Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
http://www.hrsa.gov
The HRSA is a HHS agency charged with improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated or medically vulnerable. Bureaus under the HRSA help state and local governments provide health care to under served communities and groups with special needs, such as migrant workers, the homeless, black lung disease victims, and high risk pregnant women. - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
http://www.cms.hhs.gov
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the Dept. of HHS are the administrative bodies of the two largest, national health care programs. This site contains information for beneficiaries as well as statistics, reports, news and links to pertinent legislation and government policies. Includes information on education and outreach programs. - Medicare - Official Government Site
http://www.medicare.gov
Learn more about the new Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, compare plans and enroll. Current Medicare beneficiaries can also file claims, update personal information and file appeals. - Health Finder - Guide to Reliable Health Information
http://www.healthfinder.gov
A service of the National Health Information Center, Health Finder provides a wealth of information related to personal health. The site offers topics specific to certain age, gender and ethnicity groups as well as a hand-picked directory of health resources organized into concise categories. - Administration on Aging (AOA)
http://www.aoa.gov
The Administration on Aging is a federal advocacy agency for older persons. Learn more about diseases and conditions that affect older people and find information about the services available to them. - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
http://www.ahrq.gov
An agency of the Department of Health and Human Services charged with improving the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans. - Indian Health Service
http://www.ihs.gov
The federal health program for American Indians and Alaska Natives. - Women's Health
http://www.womenshealth.gov
The National Women's Health Information Center is the federal government's source for women's health information. - 2006 Toll Free Numbers for Health Information
http://www.health.gov/nhic/pubs/tollfree.htm
Put together by the National Health Information Center, this directory-style list includes phone numbers for government and non-government agencies providing health-related information, education and support.