CDC - Office of the Associate Director for Policy

CDC - Office of the Associate Director for Policy

Office of the Associate Director for Policy

Overview

The Office of the Associate Director for Policy (ADP) is the nexus for CDC’s policy activities and its vision is to use policy to create a healthier world. Its mission is to bring about policies that result in demonstrable improvements in public health—globally and at the federal, state, and local levels.

ADP features an Office of the Director; the Health Reform Strategy, Policy, and Coordination Office; the Office of the National Prevention Strategy; the Office of Prevention through Healthcare; and the Policy Research, Analysis, and Development Office.

• provides advice to CDC leadership in developing agency policy and legislative strategies;
• creates and maintains partnerships to implement policy and legislative strategies;
• implements key policies to improve public health;
• ensures the agency’s scientific credibility, reputation, and needs are respected and supported by policy makers and stakeholders.

Featured Resources

Prevention Badges for the Health Insurance Marketplace will direct visitors to HealthCare.gov to learn more about the preventive services offered through the Health Insurance Marketplace plans including screenings, counseling, and vaccinations.

Resources for Implementing the Community Health Needs Assessment Process provides background information for conducting community health needs assessments and developing strategies that address priority needs.

Principles to Consider for the Implementation of a Community Health Needs Assessment Process offers a pathway for hospitals, public health entities, and others to collaboratively address the health needs of their communities.

Policy Program Areas

Office of the Director

Provides strategic advice to CDC leadership on agency direction and priorities and ensures organizational effectiveness and capacity in policy or strategy

Office of Health System Collaboration

Provides leadership for CDC’s public health and health care collaboration activities and the public health response to the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Office of the National Prevention Strategy

Supports the National Prevention Council in the its work to implement the National Prevention Strategy

Policy Research, Analysis, and Development Office

Spearheads and coordinates much of the policy work conducted at CDC’s Atlanta locations and works in tandem with CDC Washington