HHS, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for protecting the well-being of Americans and providing essential health and human services. Some synonyms for HHS include the Department of Health and Human Services, Health and Human Services, HHS.gov, and The Human Services Agency. Other related terms include Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and National Institutes of Health (NIH). These agencies work in collaboration with HHS to provide quality health care to Americans and ensure public health and safety.