Which Federal Agency Included in the Public Health System Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which federal agency included in the public health system is most involved with the health and welfare of United States citizens?

• A) Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
• B) U. S. Department of Health and Human Services
• C) U. S. Public Health Service (USPHS; or simply PHS)
• D) Health Resources and Services Administration

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Definitions:

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