The Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Servicescmsis A Federal Agency Within The U Sdepartment Of Health And Human Servicesestablished In 1977 And Headquartered In Baltimoremarylandwith Approximately 3 600 Employeescms Is Dedicated To Ensuring Effective Health Care Coverage And Promoting Quality Care For Beneficiariesits Mission Focuses On Modernizing The Healthcare System To Improve Care Quality And Responsiveness For Both Beneficiaries And Providers Cms Administers Several Key Healthcare Programsincluding Medicarewhich Provides Health Insurance Primarily For Individuals Aged 65 And Olderand Medicaida Program For Low Income Individuals And Familiesthe Agency Also Oversees The State Children S Health Insurance Programschipand Operates The Cms Innovation Centerwhich Develops New Payment And Delivery Models To Enhance Care And Reduce Costsadditionallycms Is Committed To Health Equity Through Initiatives Aimed At Improving Access And Outcomes For Minority Populations
