Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), pronounced as /ˈsɛntərz fɔːr ˈmɛdɪkeɪr ænd ˈmɛdɪkeɪd ˈsɜːrvɪsɪz/, is a federal agency within the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that administers the nation's major healthcare programs.
Etymology
The term "Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services" is derived from the agency's role in administering the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The term "center" is used to denote its central role in these programs.
Related Terms
- Medicare: A federal program that provides health coverage if you are 65 or older or have a severe disability, no matter your income.
- Medicaid: A state and federal program that provides health coverage if you have a very low income.
- United States Department of Health and Human Services: The U.S. government’s principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services.
- Healthcare: The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.
- Federal Government: The national government of the United States, a federal republic in North America.
See Also
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- Wikipedia's article - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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