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Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories: The current data reporting period goes until July 31. Do you have questions about #CLFS data reporting? We've got answers and resources here: go.cms.gov/4u2VWRl

Today, CMS announced early adopters of the Electronic Prior Authorization pledge in the Health Tech Ecosystem. These healthcare organizations are working with CMS to modernize healthcare and improve interoperability. More: cms.gov/newsroom/press…

CMS just opened the calendar year (CY) 2024 Doctors and Clinicians Preview Period. Preview your Quality Payment Program performance information before it’s publicly reported. Access the secure preview now on the QPP website: qpp.cms.gov/login

CMS announced a nationwide data-driven moratoria on new Medicare enrollment for hospices and home health agencies. The moratoria will allow CMS to temporarily halt the influx of new providers into these high-risk categories and stop fraudulent activity. Read more: cms.gov/newsroom/press…

Today at 12:00 PM (ET), join Dr. Dora Hughes, CMS Chief Medical Officer and Director of the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality, for an update on our work to advance prevention, quality, safety, and coverage. Hear the latest on recent policy developments and how these efforts are accelerating progress toward improving care and outcomes in Medicare, Medicaid, and the Marketplace. Register here: @fbdcedc1-70a9-414b-bfa5-c3063fc3395e" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/25f17219…

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms who support and care for their families and communities every day. Today, we recognize everything you do and the impact you make. Wishing you a wonderful and well-deserved day. 🌸

Coming soon: CMS is opening the calendar year (CY) 2024 Doctors and Clinicians Preview Period on May 13, 2026. To learn more about previewing your Quality Payment Program performance information, visit the Doctors and Clinicians Initiative webpage: cms.gov/medicare/quali…

Champion your health during #OlderAmericansMonth! Prevention is the cornerstone of healthy aging and a yearly Wellness visit is a great time to talk to your doctor about ways you can stay healthy. Medicare covers a Wellness visit each year: go.medicare.gov/4mX83g0

Check out the latest CMS blog from @DrOzCMS about bringing prior authorization into the 21st century. This new initiative brings together stakeholders, including health systems, hospitals, physician practices, and digital health developers, to make electronic prior authorization work end-to-end, on time, for every patient. Read more: go.cms.gov/4cRdqdo

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