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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; CDC Washington; 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.

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

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

CDC Washington

Leads CDC’s interactions with the Congress and accelerates policy implementation through Washington partnerships.

Health Reform Strategy, Policy, and Coordination Office

Serves as a central CDC resource for monitoring the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and coordinating related public health opportunities.

Office of Prevention through Healthcare

Uses policy to gain preventive benefits from the clinical system and to integrate clinical care with community health interventions

Office of the National Prevention Strategy

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

 
Contact Us:
  • Office of the Associate Director for Policy
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    1600 Clifton Rd
    Atlanta, GA 30333
    MS: D-28
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