Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Full Name: | Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services |
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Acronym / Abbreviation: | CMS |
Purpose / Type: | Government |
Description: | Federal agency responsible for administering the Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP (State Children's Health Insurance), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments), and several other health-related programs. |
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