The Office of Inspector General, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services, was established by Congress in 1976 to identify and eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse in Department of Health and Human Services programs and to promote efficiency and economy in departmental operations.
This article is about promotion of a cause or point of view. For legal representation, see Advocate. Advocacy is an activity by an individual or group which aims to influence decisions within political, economic, and social systems and institutions.
This is part of the Director of Advocacy's role to submit submissions and comment on policy affecting consumers and their rights. Figure 2 - Continuum of Influence Empowerment advocacy. Health and disability advocates use what is called empowerment advocacy to assist or act on behalf of a consumer. This requires them to direct the process to assist the consumer to resolve his or her complaint rather than directing the content of the complaint.