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HHS has declared a Public Health Emergency for California to address the health impacts of the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County. ASPR is supporting regional and state operation centers, monitoring state and local public health and medical needs, and encouraging people to contact the Disaster Distress Helpline if they need support.
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This mission of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans, HHS' programs and services are administered by the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions, Operating Divisions, and Regional Offices.
The Inflation Reduction Act is Bringing Savings to Real People
Through the Inflation Reduction Act – the most consequential health care law since the Affordable Care Act – HHS is delivering on the promise to lower prescription drug costs, make health insurance more affordable, and make the economy work for working families. Everyone deserves the right to high-quality, affordable health care. Thanks to the new lower cost prescription drug law, millions of Americans are already seeing lower health care costs as they access the care they need. Visit LowerDrugCosts.gov to learn more.