Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) serves as the principal advisor to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on policy development. ASPE leads policy coordination, research, evaluation, and economic analysis across the Department.
Mission
The mission of ASPE is to provide the Secretary with analysis, advice, and assistance on policy development, planning, evaluation, and research in health, disability, human services, data, and science policy to inform decisions that improve the health and well-being of the American public.
Parent organization
ASPE is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Legislation
ASPE was authorized under the Public Health Service Act and its operations are supported by various legislative mandates related to health and human services policy[1].
Number of employees
The exact number of employees isn't publicly specified, but ASPE includes policy analysts, economists, statisticians, and research staff.
Organization structure
- Science and Data Policy leads in data policy, science policy coordination, and statistical methodology.
- Human Services Policy focuses on policies affecting families, children, and the elderly.
- Disability, Aging, and Long-Term Care Policy addresses policies for these demographic groups.
List of programs
- Policy Research and Evaluation to support evidence-based policy making.
- Data Collection Coordination to enhance data quality across HHS.
- Economic Analysis to assess the costs and benefits of policy proposals.
Last total enacted budget
Specific budget details for ASPE are not publicly detailed, but it operates within the HHS budget.
Leader
The title of the leader is Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation.
Services provided
ASPE provides services like policy analysis, legislative development, strategic planning, program evaluation, and research coordination. It supports the Secretary with data-driven insights for policy decisions, legislative proposals, and regulatory development.
Regulations overseen
ASPE does not directly oversee regulations but plays a key role in the development and analysis of health, disability, and human services policies which can lead to regulatory actions.
Headquarters address
200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201, USA
Website
Wikipedia article
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