Now that you have learned about the history of CMS, it
is important to understand how the Agency is organized today.
CMS is one of many agencies within DHHS. It has a Central Office and
10 regional offices. The Central Office is made up of a number of components
(i.e., Office or Center). The three that perform activities (e.g., interact
with clients and partners) directly related to CMS health care programs
are the:
For information on the responsibilities of each component, click
each underlined item above.
The 10
regional offices are located across the United States. Their responsibilities
include:
- Providing assistance and day-to-day education to CMS beneficiaries
and their caregivers
- Ensuring that the Agency’s programs are carried out effectively
and efficiently
- Managing the implementation of CMS programs by carriers, intermediaries,
state agencies, managed care plans, health care providers, and suppliers
For a list of the 10 regional offices click the underlined item above. |
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