Primary Role of the Department of Health and Human Services

Hard Unit 2: Branches Of Government Federal Bureaucracy

In the context of the federal bureaucracy, various agencies and departments are tasked with implementing laws, regulations, and public policies. Each agency often operates with a degree of autonomy and has specific functions delineated by Congress. Understanding the structure and function of these bureaucratic organizations is vital for grasping how policy is executed at the federal level.

Consider the role of the Department of Health and Human Services in relation to its assigned responsibilities. What is a primary function of this department in managing federal health policy?

To regulate interstate commerce specifically concerning access to healthcare.

To administer Medicare and Medicaid programs, ensuring access to healthcare for the elderly and low-income families.

To create and implement tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals.

To oversee the enforcement of antitrust laws in healthcare markets.

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