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The 1980s called, and they want their fax machines back. CMS is slashing wasteful spending and antiquated paperwork by swapping out faxing and mailing for streamlined electronic transactions. Today’s new rule will modernize American healthcare by standardizing electronic claims attachments and enabling secure electronic signatures. Because every minute providers save on paperwork is another minute they can spend caring for patients. Learn more: cms.gov/newsroom/press…

That’s a wrap on #QualCon26. Thank you for being part of our commitment to Make America Healthy Again: Innovating Together for Better Health. What was your favorite part of this year’s conference?

The Q4 FY 2025 #PEPPER for #ShortTermAcuteCare 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 Identity go.cms.gov/4uPdtgS

Today, CMS announced a second public release of the data submitted as part of the Acute Hospital Care at Home initiative, which will be available beginning on March 17, 2026. This second batch of data will be released through the Research and Data Assistance Center and includes data collected from April 1, 2023, through September 30, 2025. More: go.cms.gov/4beUsg1

Are you ready for Day 2 of #QualCon26 as we continue to Make America Healthy Again: Innovating Together for Better Health? Today features CMS leadership plenaries and breakouts on AI, prevention, and maternal health, closing with a fireside chat with @DrOzCMS and New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Tony Robbins. go.cms.gov/4cNHzL2

Don't worry if you missed #QualCon26 today, because you can still join us virtually tomorrow. @DrOzCMS will be joined by Tony Robbins at #QualCon26 for a fireside chat. Register here: go.cms.gov/3ZaDcBw

Day 1 of #QualCon26 is here as we come together for this year’s theme, Make America Healthy Again: Innovating Together for Better Health. We will be joined by HHS leadership later this morning, starting with Administrator Oz. What are you looking forward to today? go.cms.gov/4rwY8Pc

Today, CMS announced that the drug companies that manufacture 15 drugs payable under Medicare Part B and/or covered under Medicare Part D selected for the third cycle of negotiations in the Negotiation Program have chosen to participate in the Negotiation Program. Learn more: go.cms.gov/4roe2uV

Explore five tracks, leadership panels, keynotes, and a fireside chat with @DrOzCMS and Tony Robbins, all at #QualCon26. You can still register to join us virtually, March 16–18. Learn more: go.cms.gov/4uxv2BW

Make your voice heard: Share your experience with drugs selected for the current cycle of negotiation and renegotiation at CMS’ Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program public engagement events. Learn more about the virtual, clinically oriented town hall meeting and submit your interest form today: go.cms.gov/4lmGXOG

Over the next several years, CMS’ Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ) will focus on Prevention, Quality and Safety, Coverage Innovation, Data and Technology, and Burden Reduction. These priorities build on CCSQ’s core mission to establish national health and safety standards; implement quality measurement, reporting and improvement; and support Medicare’s coverage determinations. Read our most recent blog to learn more: go.cms.gov/46Wm2Mw

Today, CMS issued new guidance to clarify and reinforce the responsibilities of Organ Procurement Organizations and donor hospitals to provide patients safe, high-quality care regardless of their organ donor status. CMS is making it clear that families must be given the time they need to make decisions regarding organ donation without coercion. More: go.cms.gov/4bEmkdq

The 2026 CMS Quality Conference is almost here! Join us next week, as we work to “Make America Healthy Again: Innovating Together for Better Health.” What are you most looking forward to at #QualCon26? go.cms.gov/4sApHYA

Do you have expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) platforms? CMS wants to hear from you on how we can leverage your organization’s skills and experience with AI/ML technologies to improve the process of plan selection and customer service for people with Medicare. Learn more: go.cms.gov/4saLjLp

State Medicaid agencies and Medicare Part D plans are now encouraged to apply to participate in the BALANCE Model, which lowers the cost of select GLP-1 medications. Learn more: go.cms.gov/BALANCE

CMS launches QIN-QIO 13th SOW: Real-time data sharing, Advanced analytics, Customer-first approach, Reduced burden, 24/7 QI access. From compliance to partnership- Your quality improvement partner just got upgraded! go.cms.gov/4aPlyZv

CMS is giving small and midsized manufacturers additional time to apply to be part of our GENEROUS Model, which will help drive down drug prices and ensure that the most vulnerable Americans have access to life-saving medications. Learn more: cms.gov/newsroom/press…

Make your voice heard: Share your experience with drugs selected for the current cycle of negotiation and renegotiation at CMS’ Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program public engagement events. Learn more about virtual, patient-focused roundtables or the publicly livestreamed, clinically oriented town hall meeting and submit your interest form today: go.cms.gov/4l33UpU

Attention Laboratories: Don’t wait to go paperless. After March 1, 2026, laboratories must pay all Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) fees online – checks will no longer be accepted. Need help? Contact your State Agency or Accreditation Organization to go paperless. Learn more: go.cms.gov/3MTzGcr

Attention Laboratories: This is your last chance to go paperless before we eliminate paper fee coupons and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certificates. After March 1, 2026, paper fee coupons and CLIA certificates won’t be available. Act now! Contact your State Agency or Accreditation Organization for help. Learn more: go.cms.gov/3ZWmlTE