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Save the Date, May 5, 2-3P ET: Join us for a LEAD office hour to learn more about the model’s beneficiary alignment and financial methodology. Register ➡️go.cms.gov/3P1rgAN

CMS puts kidney patients at the helm of healthcare transformation! New ESRD Network Program shifts patients from passive recipients to active partners, shaping kidney care's future. Every voice heard, valued & acted upon. Learn more about direct engagement opportunities with CMS: go.cms.gov/4eTc0Am

Registration for the 7th annual CMS & Health Level Seven International Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources Connectathon is now open! Join developers, programmers, technology experts, and analysts to learn about and test emerging FHIRApplication Programming Interfaces and supporting FHIR Implementation Guides. Register now: go.cms.gov/4upCGxs

Whether it’s phone, email, social media, or otherwise, if someone you don’t know asks for your Medicare Number, always say NO! If you suspect fraud, call 1-800-MEDICARE or report it online at oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-f….

Reminder for Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories: Required reporting starts tomorrow. The data reporting period will be from May 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026, and based on an UPDATED data collection period of January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025. Learn more: go.cms.gov/4scZMFL

CMS has released new details on how nurses who work in a nursing home may qualify for significant financial support, including up to $40,000 in student loan repayment and up to $10,000 as an incentive stipend. Applications are expected to go live later this year. Learn more: go.cms.gov/4uavFjT

For too long, FDA market authorization and Medicare coverage have operated on separate timelines, and patients felt the impact of that. Today, CMS and @US_FDA are announcing the RAPID coverage pathway, bringing our two agencies together so beneficiaries can get access to eligible medical Breakthrough Devices sooner while we continue to uphold strong standards to protect patients. go.cms.gov/41PRTLS

Is your lab ready to report starting next week? Register for the #CLFS data collection system now to save time and make reporting easier. Get guidance here: go.cms.gov/3PUzrPs

CMS announced a new voluntary pledge for hospitals to serve healthier, less processed meals that support faster recovery and long-term health. We’re calling on hospitals nationwide to step up and join the movement – because good nutrition means good care. Hospitals will be able to sign the pledge virtually starting next week. Learn more: cms.gov/priorities/mak…

CMS announced additional resources and flexibilities available in response to a Public Health Emergency in the State of Hawaii due to emergency conditions resulting from severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides. CMS is working with State and federal partners to put flexibility in place to ensure those affected by this natural disaster have access to needed care. More: go.cms.gov/48cubx4

CMS announced additional resources and flexibilities available in response to a Public Health Emergency (PHE) in Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) due to emergency conditions resulting from Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Learn more: go.cms.gov/3QzL929

CMS is transforming behavioral health. We’re expanding access, integrating care, and delivering real results—from early intervention to suicide prevention and SUD treatment. Whole-person care. Real impact. Better outcomes. Learn more about our behavioral health strategy: cms.gov/about-cms/what…

The Q4 FY 2025 PEPPER for Short Term Acute Care hospitals is now available in the PEPPER Portal. If you are a Staff End User, work with your Authorized Official or Access Manager to get access to the PEPPER business function in the Identity & Access Management System: go.cms.gov/3OFSTiC

HHS OGC is looking for Deputy Associate General Counsel to lead legal strategy and oversight to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in federal healthcare programs. Help CMS fight fraud and strengthen American healthcare. Join the team working to protect the integrity of CMS programs. Learn more: go.cms.gov/4tnPrsg

Clinical Laboratory representatives: Join CMS today at 3:00 pm EST for an informational webinar on the Clinical Lab Fee Schedule (CLFS) Data Reporting Period beginning May 1. Learn more about applicable laboratory criteria and the data being collected, user roles, and how to register for the CLFS Module, preparation resources, and how to access them. Register Now: go.cms.gov/4vAmxq9

Join CMS on Thursday, April 16, at 12:00 PM EST for an informational webinar on the recently published Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs proposed rule, including highlights of key provisions, proposed updates to interoperability standards, and prior authorization requirements. Join here: go.cms.gov/4vCtLKs

Over 120 companies launching their new health technology joined CMS last week at CMS's Health Tech Ecosystem event. This is a significant step forward, as CMS is advancing healthcare by focusing on enhancing the patient experience and improving the quality of care by killing the clipboard. More on the Health Tech Ecosystem: go.cms.gov/3Qb056Y

CMS released a memo providing clarification on the Nurse Aide Training Competency Evaluation Program's and Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Program's requirements and permissible flexibilities to expand capacity for nurse aide trainees and increase staffing in nursing homes. More: cms.gov/medicare/healt…

There’s still time to join the ACCESS Model and offer technology-supported care to help people manage chronic conditions! CMS has extended the deadline to May 15. Over 150 health care organizations have already been accepted: go.cms.gov/ACCESS

Save the Date: July 14 – 16 CMS is excited to announce the 7th Annual CMS & Health Level Seven International Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) Connectathon. This virtual collaborative experience will bring together health care interoperability leaders, implementers, and innovators for three days of hands-on testing and shared learning on how emerging CMS policies and FHIR-based solutions are taking shape in real-world systems. More information coming soon.