what is cms in healthcare

CMS stands for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which is a federal agency that provides health coverage to more than 100 million people through Medicare, Medicaid, the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the federally facilitated Marketplace. CMS is responsible for creating health and safety guidelines for U.S. hospitals and healthcare facilities, including introducing and enforcing clinical and quality programs. The agency collects and analyzes data, produces research reports, and works to eliminate instances of fraud and abuse within the healthcare system. CMS aims to provide a healthcare system with better care, access to coverage, and improved health.