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GOAL 1: Reduce the major threats to the health and well-being of Americans
| Objective 1.1 | Reduce behavioral and other factors that contribute to the development of chronic diseases |
| Objective 1.2 | Reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases and unintended pregnancies |
| Objective 1.3 | Increase immunization rates among adults and children |
| Objective 1.4 | Reduce substance abuse |
| Objective 1.5 | Reduce tobacco use, especially among youth |
| Objective 1.6 | Reduce the incidence and consequences of injuries and violence |
GOAL 2: Enhance the ability of the Nation's health care system to effectively respond to bioterrorism and other public health challenges
| Objective 2.1 | Build the capacity of the health care system to respond to public health threats in a more timely and effective manner, especially bioterrorism threats |
| Objective 2.2 | Improve the safety of food, drugs, biological products, and medical devices |
GOAL 3: Increase the percentage of the Nation's children and adults who have access to health care services, and expand consumer choices
| Objective 3.1 | Create new, affordable health insurance options |
| Objective 3.2 | Strengthen and expand the health care safety net |
| Objective 3.3 | Strengthen and improve Medicare |
| Objective 3.4 | Eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities |
| Objective 3.5 | Expand access to health care services for targeted populations with special health care needs |
| Objective 3.6 | Increase access to health services for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) |
GOAL 4: Enhance the capacity and productivity of the Nation's health science research enterprise
| Objective 4.1 | Advance the understanding of basic biomedical and behavioral science and how to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease and disability |
| Objective 4.2 | Accelerate private sector development of new drugs, biologic therapies, and medical technology |
| Objective 4.3 | Strengthen and diversify the pool of qualified health and behavioral science researchers |
| Objective 4.4 | Improve the coordination, communication, and application of health research results |
| Objective 4.5 | Strengthen the mechanisms for ensuring the protection of human subjects and the integrity of the research process |
GOAL 5: Improve the quality of health care services
| Objective 5.1 | Reduce medical errors |
| Objective 5.2 | Increase the appropriate use of effective health care services by medical providers |
| Objective 5.3 | Increase consumer and patient use of health care quality information |
| Objective 5.4 | Improve consumer and patient protections |
| Objective 5.5 | Accelerate the development and use of an electronic health information infrastructure |
GOAL 6: Improve the economic and social well-being of individuals, families, and communities, especially those most in need
| Objective 6.1 | Increase the proportion of low-income individuals and families, including those receiving welfare, who improve their economic condition |
| Objective 6.2 | Increase the proportion of older Americans who stay active and healthy |
| Objective 6.3 | Increase the independence and quality of life of persons with disabilities, including those with long-term care needs |
| Objective 6.4 | Improve the economic and social development of distressed communities |
| Objective 6.5 | Expand community and faith-based partnerships |
GOAL 7: Improve the stability and healthy development of our Nation's children and youth
| Objective 7.1 | Promote family formation and healthy marriages |
| Objective 7.2 | Improve the development and learning readiness of preschool children |
| Objective 7.3 | Increase the involvement and financial support of non-custodial parents in the lives of their children |
| Objective 7.4 | Increase the percentage of children and youth living in a permanent, safe environment |
GOAL 8: Achieve excellence in management practices
| Objective 8.1 | Create a unified HHS committed to functioning as one Department |
| Objective 8.2 | Improve the strategic management of human capital |
| Objective 8.3 | Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of competitive sourcing |
| Objective 8.4 | Improve financial management |
| Objective 8.5 | Enhance the use of information technology in service delivery and record keeping |
| Objective 8.6 | Achieve integration of budget and performance information |
| Objective 8.7 | Reduce regulatory burden on providers and consumers of HHS services |
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hhsplan2004.pdf (pdf, 2.88 MB)
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Strategic Planning