Greater Baltimore holds a unique combination of factors that help companies succeed in the Healthcare Services industry.  The Medicare Modernization Act has given the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), located in Greater Baltimore, a more central role in the delivery of medical care.  A Greater Baltimore location becomes more important because it puts companies in close proximity to CMS, as well as the Department of Health and Human Services, located in our nation's capital.  Additionally, the Baltimore region offers an educated workforce, a high ratio of nurses to the general population, and an affordable cost of living.