President of the United States (through the Secretary of Health and Human Services)

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The President of the United States is the head of state and government who holds ultimate executive authority over federal departments and agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services.

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instanceOf constitutional office
executive authority
federal government role
appointmentRequires advice and consent of the United States Senate
canDeclare public health emergency under federal law
canVeto health-related bills passed by Congress
coordinatesWith state and local governments on health policy
delegates public health emergency authorities to the Secretary of Health and Human Services
directs federal response to bioterrorism threats
federal response to pandemics
ensures execution of federal health laws
exercisesAuthorityOver United States Department of Health and Human Services
exercisesAuthorityThrough Secretary of Health and Human Services
guides national strategy for biomedical research funding
national strategy for health equity and disparities reduction
national strategy for mental health and substance use policy
hasConstitutionalBasis Article II of the United States Constitution
hasPowerToAppoint Secretary of Health and Human Services
influences regulation of food safety
regulation of health insurance markets
regulation of pharmaceuticals and medical devices
regulation of tobacco products
issues executive orders affecting health and human services policy
mayCreate health-related task forces and advisory councils
oversees Affordable Care Act implementation
Children’s Health Insurance Program administration
Medicaid administration
Medicare administration
federal health care programs
federal public health policy
national health security policy
public health emergency response
overseesAgency Administration for Children and Families
Administration for Community Living
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Food and Drug Administration
Health Resources and Services Administration
Indian Health Service
National Institutes of Health
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
participatesIn World Health Organization–related policy through HHS
proposes federal health budget for HHS
represents United States in international health agreements
sets national health policy priorities
worksWith Congress on health legislation

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Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services reportsTo President of the United States (through the Secretary of Health and Human Services)