Overview of Contractor Transition
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a significant change in its provider enrollment verification process. Starting January 3, 2026, CMS will transition to two new National Site…
Gregg Killoren, General Counsel at Xsolis
Earlier this year the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services introduced the “Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction” model, a series of prior authorization requirements designed to ensure timely and appropriate Medicare…
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CMS distributed $3.3B to providers experiencing revenue disruptions, including $2.2B to hospitals, report says. The federal government overpaid hospitals and other providers in relief funding following the February 2024 cyberattack on Change Healthcare, according…
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The goal is to make artificial intelligence available to the federal workforce and to integrate it across internal operations, research and public health.The Department of Health and Human Services has released an AI strategy…
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Rural communities face a complex web of barriers that hinder access to quality healthcare, including long travel distances, workforce shortages, limited broadband for telehealth, underinsurance, low health literacy, and social stigmas. These obstacles often…
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What You Should Know:
– On November 15, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will begin notifying 742 hospitals and health systems of their 2026 pricing targets and quality scores for the…
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Overview of 2026 Payment Increases
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its final physician fee schedule for 2026 on Friday night, marking a significant milestone for healthcare providers across the nation. The…
Democrats Demand Action on Telehealth Services
Two influential House Democrats are mounting significant pressure on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to immediately reinstate telehealth services, leveling serious accusations that the administration deliberately…
Ashish V. Shah, Founder and CEO of Dina
The Medicare Advantage (MA) market is at a tipping point, with more than half of all seniors enrolled in an MA plan for their healthcare. Utilization of…
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Groundbreaking Health Data Partnership
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced a collaborative partnership to develop a comprehensive “real-world data platform” focused on autism research. This…
