The Department of Health and Human Services runs a dizzying array of programs, from approving drugs and providing insurance for tens of millions of people to supporting adoption and foster care and combating infectious diseases—in total, more than 300 distinct programs that spend more than $1.3 trillion per year.

But even with this broad range of responsibilities, all of our work is focused on one single mission: enhancing and protecting everyone’s health and well-being. Under President Trump, we’ve pursued three clear strategies to ensure our programs are focused on accomplishing that mission: promoting patient-centered markets in healthcare, protecting life, and promoting independence.

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