Healthcare organizations must comply with federal requirements to ensure the safety of equipment and patients. There are many programs responsible for providing health and safety guidelines in the healthcare industry. Manufacturers' recommendations are not enough to guarantee the safety of patients and equipment in the healthcare sector. There are now many health care programs that must be administered by an agency to ensure that they achieve the expected results in the medical field. CMS is the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and it is an agency that is part of the U.S. Department of Medicine. health and social services. CMS's purpose is to administer several health care programs such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). CMS plays an important role in the healthcare industry for administering healthcare programs. CMS provides administration that helps deliver a more efficient health care system that leads to high-quality care and better outcomes at lower costs. Additionally, CMS cooperates with states to establish insurance marketplaces and regulate private health care plans. CMS has the authority to issue memos and mandates based on incomplete information because it is an agency responsible for many different health safety programs. guidelines. According to Keith Jesse, the Joint Commission authorized departments to create their own PM roles and decisions for equipment. There has been a conflict with CMS, which recommends using the manufacturer's guidelines and procedures to perform preventive maintenance. On December 2, 2011, a "Clarification of the maintenance of hospital equipment...... middle of paper ......t safety in the health care environment so that it continues monitor roles and directions and update them frequently. .In conclusion, CMS is a vital agency in the healthcare sector and has been instrumental in effectively improving healthcare programs. Expansion will lead to growth in healthcare innovation and the creation of affordable insurance markets. Additionally, CMS is an agency that focuses on patient and equipment safety rather than the costs of frequent maintenance. Many may disagree with the CMS guideline for certain medical devices because it consumes time and resources on unnecessary maintenance, but CMS recommends that there be at least frequent maintenance for every medical equipment. CMS has the skills to effectively administer health care programs and continues its efforts to improve patient and medical equipment safety in the health care industry..