American Health Quality Association
The American Health Quality Association represents organizations and healthcare professionals working to improve patient safety and the quality of healthcare nationwide.
American Medical Association
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
(CDER)
A division of the Food and Drug Administration that promotes and
protects the health of Americans by assuring that all prescription
and over-the-counter drugs are safe and effective. CDER evaluates all new
drugs before they are sold, and serves as a consumer watchdog for the
more than 10,000 drugs on the market to be sure they continue to meet the highest standards.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Formerly known as the Health Care Financing Administration.
The official U.S. Government site for information about Medicare, Medicaid
and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SHIP).
Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services is the United States government's
principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing
essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help
themselves. This official U.S. government site has information, reports,
news articles, and cover stories about the health insurance industry.
healthfinder
heathfinder® is a free guide to reliable consumer health and human services
information, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
heathfinder® can lead you to selected online publications, clearinghouses,
databases, Web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as government
agencies and not-for-profit organizations that produce reliable information for the public.
Healthier US.gov
Americans say they generally know what will make them healthier, but they are confused about what specific information is credible and accurate. HealthierUS.gov is designed to be a source of credible, accurate information to help Americans choose to live healthier lives.
Medicare
The Official U.S. Government site for Medicare Information.
You'll find:
- information on coverage, joining, your Medicare card, and address changes
- information to help you choose a nursing home
- publications you can view, order and download
- helpful contacts
Medicare Health Plan Compare
This site helps you get detailed information on Medicare's health plan options.
MEDLINEplus
MEDLINEplus is a web-based database designed to assist you in locating authoritative
health information. This service provides access to extensive information about
specific diseases and conditions and also has links to consumer health information
from the National Institutes of Health, dictionaries, and lists of hospitals and
physicians. You'll find health information in Spanish and other languages.
National Library of Medicine
The National Library of Medicine, on the campus of the National Institutes of
Health in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library. The
Library collects materials in all areas of Biomedicine and health care.
Organ Donation
This site provides information and resources on organ donation and transplantation issues.
ReutersHealth Information
Medical News and Health Information for the consumer, the health industry and for the professional.
Tips For Health Consumers
This site offers tips on what to look for when searching for health information on the Internet.
U.S. Consumer Gateway: Health
A 'one-stop link' to a broad range of federal information resources available online.
