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Definition of HCFA

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

HCFA: The Health Care Finance Administration, the part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that is responsible for administering Medicare and Medicaid. See: Medicare. Also see: Medicaid.