Key Government Agencies

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality provides evidence-based information on healthcare outcomes, quality and cost, use and access. Information from AHRQ’s research helps people make more informed decisions and improve the quality of healthcare services. AHRQ was formerly known as the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research.

To visit the AHRQ Web site, click here.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions and promoting health through strong partnerships. CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.

To visit the CDC Web site, click here.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CMS runs the Medicare and Medicaid programs — two national healthcare programs that benefit approximately 75 million Americans.

To visit the CMS Web site, click here.

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

The mission of the U.S. Department of Defense is to provide the military forces needed to deter war and to protect the security of our country. The purpose of DefenseLINK is to support the overall mission of DOD by providing official, timely and accurate information about defense policies, organizations, functions and operations. Information available through this agency will become vital to ASCRO as we prepare our members for a nuclear radiologic attack or disaster.

To visit the DOD Web site, click here.

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
The U.S. Department of Energy’s mission is to enhance national security. The priorities of DOE are to ensure the integrity and safety of the country’s nuclear weapons, promote international nuclear safety, advance nuclear non-proliferation and continue to provide safe, efficient and effective nuclear power plants for the United States Navy.

To visit the DOE Web site, click here.

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

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.