What was the original name for the CMS?

The original name for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) was the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA). This agency was established to oversee Medicare and Medicaid programs, ensuring that they provided financial support for healthcare services to eligible individuals. The name change to CMS occurred in 2001 to better reflect the comprehensive responsibilities it has beyond just financing healthcare, expanding its focus to include quality improvement and health system reform.

While the other options may reference entities related to Medicare or Medicaid or suggest similar functions, they do not accurately represent the original name of CMS. For instance, "Center for Medicare Services" or "Medicare and Medicaid Services" are misnomers, and "Federal Health Administration" is a fictional title not linked to the establishment of CMS. Understanding the evolution of CMS's name highlights the agency's expanding role in ensuring quality healthcare delivery in addition to its financial responsibilities.