Situation Report | November 22, 2021
The federal Office of Inspector General (OIG) has identified six top management and performance challenges that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) faces as it strives to fulfill its mission to enhance the health and well-being of all people. These top challenges reflect overarching issues that affect multiple HHS programs and responsibilities, though these are not the only challenges that confront HHS.
The six challenges include:
- Safeguarding public health
- Ensuring the financial integrity of HHS programs
- Delivering value, quality and improved outcomes in Medicare and Medicaid
- Protecting the health and safety of HHS beneficiaries
- Harnessing data to improve health and well-being of individuals
- Improving collaboration to better serve our nation
The report is available here.