March 31, 2026
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is ending spending and antiquated paperwork by swapping out faxing and mailing for streamlined electronic transactions. The Administrative Simplification; Adoption of Standards for Health Care Claims Attachments Transactions and Electronic Signatures final rule is projected to save the health-care industry roughly $781 million annually by establishing national standards for the electronic exchange of clinical documentation used to support health-care claims. The rule also adopts standards for electronic signatures to ensure secure, authenticated transmission of this information.
The rule is effective on May 26, 2026. Covered entities must comply by May 26, 2028.
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