CMS continues to bring accountable care to more people with Medicare in 2026, expanding the benefits of high-quality, whole-person health care to achieve better health outcomes for millions of older Americans.
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Transforming health data liquidity, allowing it to flow securely and seamlessly throughout the system, and securing patient access to that data: As of today, nearly 500 million health records have been exchanged through the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement™ (TEFCA™), up from roughly 10 million in January 2025.
In case you missed it, this is recent communication from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Subscribe to their email lists to keep up to date on all press and news releases.
CMS is now accepting public feedback on draft Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources® (FHIR®) Digital Quality Measures (dQMs) to be considered for future use in CMS Quality Reporting Programs.
Building on lessons learned during the COVID-19 public health emergency, the agency is exploring ways to reduce reliance on foreign-made medical supplies and enhance the nation’s readiness for future emergencies while supporting American workers and manufacturers.
Supporting the adoption of health information technology and the promotion of nationwide, standards-based health information exchange to improve health care nationwide. Here is what is happening at the ASTP.
HHS & DEA extend telemedicine flexibilities for prescribing controlled medications through 2026. This action ensures that patients who rely on telemedicine, including seniors, rural residents, people with disabilities, and individuals receiving treatment for mental health conditions or substance use disorder, can continue accessing care without interruption.
In case you missed it, this is recent communication from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Subscribe to their email lists to keep up to date on all press and news releases.
New at CMS: Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions Model tests an outcome-aligned payment approach designed to give people with Original Medicare new options to improve their health and prevent and manage chronic disease with technology-supported care.