Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services for Planning and Evaluation
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) is the principal advisory group to the United States Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on policy development and provides coordination and support for HHS's strategic and policy planning, planning and development of legislation, program evaluation, data gathering, policy-related research, and regulatory program.
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| Formed | 1965 |
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| Jurisdiction | Federal government of the United States |
| Headquarters | Hubert H. Humphrey Building Washington, D.C. 38°53′12″N 77°00′52″W |
| Employees | 144 |
| Annual budget | US$56.3 million (2014 FY request) |
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| Parent agency | United States Department of Health and Human Services |
| Website | http://aspe.hhs.gov |
ASPE refers both to the position, the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, and the office directed by that position. Since its authorization in 1965, ASPE has played an instrumental role as an internal strategy group, think tank, and incubator supporting the priorities and needs of the Secretary, and consequently, the Department as a whole.