Program that supports the mission of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to assure health care security for beneficiaries. HCQIP’s mission is to promote the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of services to Medicare beneficiaries by strengthening the community of those committed to improving quality; monitoring and improving quality of care; communicating with beneficiaries and health care providers, practitioners, and plans to promote informed health choices; protecting beneficiaries from poor care; and strengthening the infrastructure.