Links to Federal LTC-related Websites
Administration on Aging (AoA)
As an agency of DHHS, AoA is the Federal focal point and advocate agency for older persons and their concerns.
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHRQ)
AHRQ, part of DHHS, is the lead agency charged with supporting research designed to improve the quality of health care, reduce its cost, and broaden access to essential services.
Balanced Budget Act 7July97 - Summary of Medicare Provisions

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, is an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services. The CDC's mission is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Formerly HCFA, CMS is the federal agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
Combined Health Information Database (CHID)
CHID is a bibliographic database produced by health-related agencies of the Federal Government. The database provides titles, abstracts, and availability information for health information and health education resources.
Community Health Status Indicators Web site
HRSA has funded a collaboration among the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), and the Public Health Foundation (PHF) to publish reports for all 3,082 U.S. counties.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
HUD's mission is to provide a decent, safe, and sanitary home and suitable living environment for every American.
DHHS, Office of Inspector General, What's New
Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), What's New
DHHS, Office of Inspector General, Advisory Opinions
Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Advisory Opinions
Disability, Aging, and Long-Term Care Policy (DALTCP)
Responsible for developing, analyzing, evaluating and coordinating HHS policies and programs which support the independence, productivity, health and long-term care needs for children, working age adults, and older persons with disabilities.
FedWorld Information Network
Serves as the online locator service for a comprehensive inventory of information disseminated by the Federal Government.
Government Information Exchange

HealthFinder — Consumer Health and Human Services Information
A free gateway to reliable consumer health and human services information developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
IFMC - State Technical Support Office

Library of Congress — Legislative Information on the Internet

Medicare Information: the official US Government site

Medicare Payment Advisory Commission
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) is an independent federal body that advises the U.S. Congress on issues affecting the Medicare program.
National Health Information Center
The National Health Information Center (NHIC) is a health information referral service.
National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health is one of the world's foremost medical research centers, and the Federal focal point for medical research in the U.S.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
The mission of OSHA is to save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of America's workers.
Social Security Administration

State Technical Support Office

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA is the Federal agency charged with improving the quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services in order to reduce illness, death, disability, and cost to society resulting from substance abuse and mental illnesses.