“Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

HHS plays a crucial role in healthcare, public health, medical research, and social services. It's responsible for preparing for and responding to biological threats, including via CDC, ASPR, NIH, and FDA. ---Outline:(00:25) Overview(02:04) Background on HHS(03:37) HHS and biosecurity policy(05:09) 2022. National Biodefense Strategy and Implementation Plan(05:47) Major recent biosecurity-related developments at HHS(12:00) Organizational structure(13:28) Office of the Secretary (OS)(14:54) Operating divisions(15:32) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)(17:41) National Institutes of Health (NIH)(19:45) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)(21:00) Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR)(22:34) Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H)(24:38) Working at HHS(26:39) Further reading --- If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form, and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests. --- Last updated: January 13th, 2025 Source: https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/department-of-health-and-human-services ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.