Navigating HHS: Challenges and Changes

This chapter explores the complexities and inefficiencies within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), particularly in light of potential budget cuts. It critiques prior organizational strategies that led to overlapping responsibilities and underscores SAMHSA's vital role in managing the opioid crisis through funding and data collection. Additionally, it addresses the implications of HHS's recent reorganization, including communication lapses and the potential impact on community services.