About HRSA

Tens of millions of Americans receive quality, affordable health care and other services through HRSA

HRSA helps people access health care and other services, especially those who are geographically isolated or economically or medically vulnerable.

This includes:  

  • People with HIV 
  • Pregnant women, mothers and their families 
  • People with low incomes 
  • People living in rural areas 
  • American Indians and Alaska Natives 
  • Others who may have difficulty accessing high-quality health care  

HRSA also strengthens the health care system by: 

  • Training health professionals and helping place them where they are needed most 
  • Providing financial support to health care professionals 
  • Advancing telehealth.

In addition, HRSA oversees programs that: 

  • Provide prescription drug discounts to safety-net providers 
  • Support organ, bone marrow, and cord blood transplantation 
  • Compensate people who are injured by covered vaccines 
  • Maintain data on health care malpractice payments 

Vision

Healthy Communities, Healthy People

Mission

To improve health outcomes through access to quality services, a skilled health workforce, and innovative, high-value programs.

Priorities

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Budget

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