Federal Register Notice: Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Policy FR-2026-08421 • Medicare Advantage
HighThe CMS is seeking public comment on information collection activities that may influence Medicare billing and reimbursement processes. Stakeholder feedback could lead to changes that impact billing p
Federal Register Notice: Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Policy FR-2025-09813 • Medicare Advantage
HighThe proposed information collection by CMS is crucial for evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of various Medicare services. This initiative might impact billing practices as the agency gathers
Federal Register Notice: Medicare Program; Request for Information on Medicare Advantage Data
Policy FR-2024-01832 • Medicare Advantage
HighThe request for information on Medicare Advantage data aims to enhance CMS's data capabilities, which could lead to changes in billing practices and reimbursement rates for Medicare Advantage plans. I
Federal Register Final Rule: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)-Finalization of Format Provider Directories for Medicare Plan Finder
Policy FR-2025-18236 • Medicare Advantage
HighThe finalized changes to Medicare Advantage provider directories may impact billing by improving transparency in provider availability, which could lead to better patient access and, potentially, incr
Federal Register Final Rule: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), Medicaid Fee-For-Service, and Medicaid Managed Care Programs for Years 2020 and 2021
Policy FR-2023-01942 • Medicare Advantage
HighThe recent rule aims to enhance the integrity and accuracy of payments in the Medicare Advantage program by outlining a revised audit methodology for the Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV). By cod
Federal Register Proposed Rule: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs for Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, State Medicaid Agencies, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Agencies and CHIP Managed Care Entities, and Issuers of Qualified Health Plans on the Federally-Facilitated Exchanges
Policy FR-2026-07205 • Medicare Advantage
RoutineThe proposed rule aims to enhance the electronic exchange of health care data and streamline prior authorization processes, which can significantly improve billing efficiency for Medicare Advantage or
Federal Register Final Rule: Medicare Program; Contract Year 2027 and Certain Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program
Policy FR-2026-06600 • Medicare Advantage
HighThe recent rule changes for Medicare Advantage are expected to enhance the overall efficiency of billing and reimbursement processes, particularly in star ratings and drug coverage, which could impact
Federal Register Proposed Rule: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program
Policy FR-2026-02769 • Medicare Advantage
RoutineThe proposed rule is affecting payment parameters and risk adjustment mechanisms within the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. These changes may influence reimbursement rates and complia
Federal Register Proposed Rule: Guarding U.S. Medicare Against Rising Drug Costs (GUARD) Model
Policy FR-2025-23705 • Medicare Advantage
RoutineThe GUARD Model aims to reassess the payment method for Part D drug inflation rebates, potentially impacting reimbursement rates and overall drug costs for Medicare enrollees. By exploring alternative
Federal Register Proposed Rule: Global Benchmark for Efficient Drug Pricing (GLOBE) Model
Policy FR-2025-23702 • Medicare Advantage
RoutineThe proposed GLOBE model aims to introduce a new payment structure for Part B drugs, potentially lowering costs for Medicare FFS beneficiaries and the program overall. This shift may impact reimbursem
Federal Register Proposed Rule: Medicare Program; Contract Year 2027 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program
Policy FR-2025-21456 • Medicare Advantage
RoutineThe proposed rule introduces significant changes to the Medicare Advantage program, aiming to enhance the overall patient experience and streamline processes. These changes could potentially impact bi
Federal Register Final Rule: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
Policy FR-2025-06008 • Medicare Advantage
HighThe new final rule introduces significant changes to the Medicare Advantage and drug benefit programs which will affect both billing and reimbursement processes. Providers must be aware of updates reg
Federal Register Notice: Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Policy FR-2025-05089 • Medicare Advantage
RoutineThe proposed information collection by CMS aims to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the billing and reimbursement process. By allowing public comments, it seeks to refine data collection pra
Federal Register Proposed Rule: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
Policy FR-2024-27939 • Medicare Advantage
RoutineThe proposed rule for the Medicare Advantage program introduces significant changes that could impact billing and reimbursement processes. Changes to Star Ratings and drug coverage may influence provi
Federal Register Final Rule: Medicare Program; Changes to the Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program for Contract Year 2024-Remaining Provisions and Contract Year 2025 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Policy FR-2024-07105 • Medicare Advantage
HighThe changes to the Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Benefit programs are expected to supports compliance with updated rates processes and improve care coordination. These updates focus on Star Ratings and heal
Federal Register Notice: Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Policy FR-2024-06439 • Medicare Advantage
HighThe announcement encourages public comments on CMS's information collection plans, which may impact billing practices by affecting data collection requirements. This could influence how providers subm
Federal Register Final Rule: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes for Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, State Medicaid Agencies, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Agencies and CHIP Managed Care Entities, Issuers of Qualified Health Plans on the Federally-Facilitated Exchanges, Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Eligible Clinicians, and Eligi
Policy FR-2024-00895 • Medicare Advantage
HighThe upcoming final rule aims to enhance the electronic exchange of healthcare data and streamline prior authorization processes, which is expected to improve efficiency in billing practices. These cha
Federal Register Proposed Rule: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2025; Updating Section 1332 Waiver Public Notice Procedures; Medicaid; Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) Program; and Basic Health Program
Policy FR-2023-25576 • Medicare Advantage
RoutineThe proposed rule outlines critical updates to payment parameters for 2025, impacting reimbursement structures for Qualified Health Plans. These changes could affect billing practices and coding due t
Federal Register Proposed Rule: Medicare Program; Contract Year 2025 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly; Health Information Technology Standards and Implementation Specifications
Policy FR-2023-24118 • Medicare Advantage
RoutineThe proposed rule for Contract Year 2025 introduces significant changes to Medicare Advantage and prescription drug programs, which could impact billing and reimbursement processes. Adjustments in are
Federal Register Final Rule: Medicare Program; Contract Year 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
Policy FR-2023-07115 • Medicare Advantage
HighThe recent updates to the Medicare Advantage program impact billing and reimbursement by enhancing the focus on health equity, prior authorization processes, and network adequacy, which may affect cla
Medical Devices; Hematology and Pathology Devices; Classification of the Von Willebrand Factor Assay
Policy 2026-10898 • Medicare Advantage
HighThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying the von Willebrand factor assay into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the d
Medicaid Program; Medicaid Managed Care State Directed Payments and Medicaid Fee-for-Service Targeted Medicaid Practitioner Payments
Policy 2026-10292 • Medicare Advantage
HighThis proposed rule describes alternatives to modify the limit on the total payment rate and other requirements for State directed payments in Medicaid managed c
Managed Care
Policy 2026-03779 • Medicare Advantage
HighManaged Care
Medicare Program; Contract Year 2027 and Certain Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program
Policy 2026-06600 • Medicare Advantage
HighThis final rule revises the Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D), and Medicare cost plan regulations to implement changes re
Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs for Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, State Medicaid Agencies, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Agencies and CHIP Managed Care Entities, and Issuers of Qualified Health Plans on the Federally-Facilitated Exchanges
Policy 2026-07205 • Medicare Advantage
HighThese proposals are intended to improve the electronic exchange of health care data and streamline processes related to prior authorization by increasing the in
Request for Information (RFI) Related to Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH)
Policy 2026-03968 • Medicare Advantage
HighThis request for information (RFI) solicits stakeholder feedback on potential regulatory changes that might be included in a potential upcoming CRUSH proposed r