| DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ::
The
function of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to
protect
the health of all Americans, especially those who are least able to help
themselves. HHS oversees more than 300 programs covering a
spectrum of activities including medical and social science research,
food and drug safety, Medicare/Medicaid, and child support and
protection services. With procurement spending at about $4.1 billion in
FY 1999, HHS is rated among the top Federal
procurement agencies. |
