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On October 22 at 8:00 PM ET, the American Medical Association (AMA) is bringing together leaders from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) for a webinar that provides details about the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISe...

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January 5, 2026

CMS Announces $50 Billion in Awards to Strengthen Rural Health in All 50 States

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that all 50 states will receive awards under the Rural Health Transformation Program, a $50 billion initiative established under the Working Families Tax Cuts legislation (Public Law 119-21) to strengthen and modernize health care in rural co...

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April 18, 2025

CMS Announces Extension for SNF Revalidation and Medical Director Reporting to August 1

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended the deadline for enrolled skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to collect and submit data on ownership, managerial, and related party information to August 1, 2025. This initiative is part of CMS' ongoing efforts to enhance transparency ...

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November 22, 2024

CMS Announces Key Revisions to Nursing Home Surveyor Guidance for 2025

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released updated guidance for nursing home surveyors that will take effect on February 24, 2025. The updates aim to enhance the quality of care and ensure compliance with evolving standards in long-term care facilities. These revisions, which will be i...