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

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

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

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