Articles by HHS/ONC/CMS Communications


All 50 States Seek to Transform Rural Health with CMS

The application period, open from September 15 through November 5, 2025, invited every state to design a plan for transforming its rural health care system. Each proposal must outline how states intend to expand access, enhance quality, and improve outcomes for patients through sustainable, state-driven innovation.


CMS 2026 Policy Changes for QPP

CMS has issued its, Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, which includes policies for the Quality Payment Program for the 2026 performance year and beyond. This rule will be published on November 5, 2025, in the Federal Register.