September 3, 2015 | Video

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), formerly known as the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), is the United States government agency responsible for administering Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP (State Children’s Health Insurance), HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments), and several other health-related programs.

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