Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services (CMS) | Estateplanning

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is a federal agency within the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). CMS collaborates with other federal agencies, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to improve healthcare quality and reduce costs. The agency works with patient advocacy groups, such as the American Cancer Society, to ensure that the needs of patients are taken into account in the development of healthcare policies. CMS is also responsible for maintaining the 5-star rating system for nursing homes.