Operating Agencies of DHHS (examples) which set lists an example?

• A. NIH, FDA, SAMHSA, CMS
• B. CDC, NIH, NHS, CMS
• C. NIH, FDA, SAMHSA, CMS
• D. NIH, EPA, USDA, CMS

Answer: (C)

DHHS carries out its health missions through operating agencies that handle research, regulation, behavioral health, and health program delivery. The four agencies listed here exemplify that range: the National Institutes of Health funds and conducts biomedical research to advance health; the Food and Drug Administration regulates the safety and effectiveness of foods, medicines, vaccines, and medical devices; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration focuses on preventing and treating substance use disorders and mental health issues; and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administers key health coverage programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Together, they show how DHHS covers discovery, safety, behavioral health, and access to care.

Other options include agencies outside DHHS (such as those in different departments or national services outside the U.S.), or include entities not aligning with the typical DHHS operating-agency set. While there are other DHHS components like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the combination above is a clear, representative example of core operating agencies within DHHS.