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Historical Highlights
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)serves as the nations principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans, and providing essential human services. HHS has enjoyed many highlights since becoming a separate agency, while its roots go back as far as the early days of our nation.
See Secretaries of HHS/HEW
2010
The Affordable Care Act was signed into law, putting in place comprehensive U.S. health insurance reforms.
2003
The Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 was enacted; the most significant expansion of Medicare since its enactment, including a prescription drug benefit.
2002
Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness was created to coordinate efforts against bioterrorism and other emergency health threats.
2001
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid was created, replacing the Health Care Financing Administration.
HHS responds to the nation’s first bioterrorism attack -- delivery of anthrax through the mail.
2000
Publication of human genome sequencing.
1999
The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 was signed, making it possible for millions of Americans with disabilities to join the workforce without fear of losing their Medicaid and Medicare coverage. It also modernized the employment services system for people with disabilities.
Initiative to combat bioterrorism was launched.
1997
The State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) was created, enabling states to extend health coverage to more uninsured children.
1996
Welfare reform under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act was enacted.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted.
1995
The Social Security Administration became an independent agency.
1993
The Vaccines for Children Program was established, providing free immunizations to all children in low-income families.
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1990
The Human Genome Project was established.
The
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)serves as the nations principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans, and providing essential human services. HHS has enjoyed many highlights since becoming a separate agency, while its roots go back as far as the early days of our nation.
See Secretaries of HHS/HEW
2010
The Affordable Care Act was signed into law, putting in place comprehensive U.S. health insurance reforms.
2003
The Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 was enacted; the most significant expansion of Medicare since its enactment, including a prescription drug benefit.
2002
Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness was created to coordinate efforts against bioterrorism and other emergency health threats.
2001
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid was created, replacing the Health Care Financing Administration.
HHS responds to the nation’s first bioterrorism attack -- delivery of anthrax through the mail.
2000
Publication of human genome sequencing.
1999
The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 was signed, making it possible for millions of Americans with disabilities to join the workforce without fear of losing their Medicaid and Medicare coverage. It also modernized the employment services system for people with disabilities.
Initiative to combat bioterrorism was launched.
1997
The State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) was created, enabling states to extend health coverage to more uninsured children.
1996
Welfare reform under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act was enacted.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted.
1995
The Social Security Administration became an independent agency.
1993
The Vaccines for Children Program was established, providing free immunizations to all children in low-income families.
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1990
The Human Genome Project was established.
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