Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Data Center Description
The Mission of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
We assure health care security for beneficiaries.
CMS's Vision:
-In serving beneficiaries, we will open our programs to full
partnership with the entire health community to improve quality
and efficiency in an evolving health care system.
CMS's Goals:
-Protect and improve beneficiary health and satisfaction.
-Foster appropriate and predictable payments and high quality care.
-Promote understanding of CMS programs among beneficiaries, the health
care community, and the public.
-Promote the fiscal integrity of CMS programs and be an
accountable steward of public funds.
-Foster excellence in the design and administration of CMS programs.
-Provide leadership in the broader health care marketplace to improve
health
Website: http://cms.hhs.gov/
[Summary provided by CMS]
