Latest Medicare News
Fri 27 Mar 2026
Exchange Coverage Remains Near Record High as 23.1 Million Enroll in 2026, Reflecting Continued Strength and Stability
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today released the Health Insurance Exchanges 2026 Open Enrollment Report, summarizing plan selection activity for plan year 2026 across the individual Exchanges in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The report includes data on demographics, premiums, financial assistance, and cost sharing.During the 2026 Open Enrollment Period (OEP), 23.1 million consumers s...
Read More
Fri 27 Mar 2026
HHS and CMS Announce Healthcare Advisory Committee Members to Improve Patient Care and Modernize the U.S. Healthcare System
HHS and CMS Announce Healthcare Advisory Committee Members to Improve Patient Care and Modernize the U.S. Healthcare SystemThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the members of the Healthcare Advisory Committee, a new federal advisory body comprised of leaders from across the healthcare system to provide expert advice on improving, streng...
Read More
Fri 27 Mar 2026
CMS Rule Phases Out Fax Machines, Snail Mail to Save Taxpayers $781.98 Million a Year
CMS Rule Phases Out Fax Machines, Snail Mail to Save Taxpayers $781.98 Million a YearThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is slashing wasteful spending and antiquated paperwork by swapping out faxing and mailing for streamlined electronic transactions. This action lets providers spend less time on administrative hassle and more time caring for patients.
Read More
Fri 27 Mar 2026
Administrative Simplification; Adoption of Standards for Health Care Claims Attachments Transactions and Electronic Signatures Final Rule CMS-0053-F
Administrative Simplification; Adoption of Standards for Health Care Claims Attachments Transactions and Electronic Signatures Final Rule CMS-0053-F OverviewThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized the Administrative Simplification; Adoption of Standards for Health Care Claims Attachments Transactions and Electronic Signatures Final Rule (CMS-0053-F).
Read More
Fri 27 Mar 2026
Readout: CMS Convenes First Rural Health Transformation Summit to Advance State-Led Innovation
Readout: CMS Convenes First Rural Health Transformation Summit to Advance State-Led InnovationThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is leading the historic $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, partnering with states to strengthen rural health systems, expand access to care, and tackle chronic disease. To advance that work, on March 18, 2026, CMS convened leaders from all 50 states for the firs...
Read More
