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Department of Health
Leads Puerto Rico’s public-health policy and exercises statutory health responsibilities. Its remit includes prevention, surveillance, regulation, and programs providing access to care; it is broader than operating hospitals or purchasing health insurance.
DepartmentASESPuerto Rico Health Insurance Administration
Contracts for and monitors government health coverage and services, including Plan Vital. It is a public corporation with its own board: financing and overseeing coverage differ from treating patients or certifying Medicaid eligibility.
Public corporationASSMCAMental Health and Anti-Addiction Services Administration
Organizes prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery programs concerning mental health and substance use. It is administratively attached to Health with its own legal personality and fiscal and administrative autonomy, and also licenses provider institutions within its remit.
OfficeASEMPuerto Rico Medical Services Administration
Administers shared medical, auxiliary, and support services at Puerto Rico’s Medical Center and coordinates participating institutions. It has separate legal personality and is attached to Health. The Medical Center is a group of institutions, not a single agency owning every hospital there.
Public corporationCCCUPRUniversity of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brings together cancer research, education, and clinical care.
Public corporationCDPRPuerto Rico Diabetes Center
Develops services and knowledge for diabetes prevention and treatment.
Public corporationCCCPRCCardiovascular Center of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean
Provides specialized cardiovascular care, education, and research.
Public corporationICFPuerto Rico Institute of Forensic Sciences
Provides forensic science services for investigations and court proceedings.
OfficeOPPOffice of the Patient Advocate
Advocates for patient rights and addresses health-service complaints.
OfficeVAVeterans Affairs — Caribbean Healthcare System
Provides health care to eligible veterans through the Caribbean healthcare system.
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