What is the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a federal agency within the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). CMS oversees numerous healthcare programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Health Insurance Marketplace. CMS aims to ensure effective, up-to-date healthcare coverage and improve the quality of care delivered to beneficiaries.