31624 CMS: Overview of Medicare and Medicaid

Course overview

Discussion about Medicare and Medicaid, with topics including the differences between Medicare and Medicaid, coverage offered by the different parts of Medicare, and populations that may be eligible for Medicaid, as well as benefits offered under the Medicaid program. There is also a discussion about how implicit bias may impact healthcare. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is a federal government agency that is responsible for overseeing programs to improve health outcomes, and consists of the Medicare and Medicaid programs. While both programs are similar in that they provide coverage for health and medical services, Medicare and Medicaid differ in the populations they provide coverage for, as well as the coverage that may be provided. Both are widely used in healthcare systems in the US, providing coverage to millions of Americans, and it is important for nurses to have a general understanding of Medicare and Medicaid in order to best serve the populations covered by these programs.