By Chelsea Richwine and Wes Barker – New data is now available for public use that helps inform the history and current state of the certified health IT market. We explore that in this blog post, which is part of our new Digital Dividends blog series.
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The American Medical Association announced the release of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2026 code set adding 288 new codes designating the latest advances in medical, surgical, and diagnostic services available to patients.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled details on how states can apply to receive funding from the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program created under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act to strengthen health care across rural America.
Thanks to years of American Medical Association advocacy, physician practices will soon benefit from long-overdue federal reforms that make sharing patient data faster, easier, and more complete—without extra logins, endless clicking, or expensive add-ons.
By Sara Armson, Molly Prieto, & Steven Posnack – The report explores data standards adoption and impact at each step of the laboratory workflow, from ordering through sharing the results with patients, providers, public health agencies, and more.
The sprint to September 30: ATA Action submits comprehensive comments in response to Draft CY2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule and urging CMS to collaborate with Congress to make permanent or extend the COVID-19 telehealth flexibilities for as long as possible before the September 30 deadline.
By Verlon Johnson – Medicaid is more than statutes and systems. It is a living promise to children, families, older adults, and people with disabilities – people whose health and stability depend on whether we translate our best ideas into daily practice. I have sat with caseworkers stretched thin and with program leaders balancing spreadsheets against human stakes.
CMS announces changes to Achieving Healthcare Efficiency through Accountable Design (AHEAD) Model to improve quality, promote transparency, and manage costs
HHS will take an active enforcement against health care entities that restrict patients’ engagement in their care by blocking the access, exchange, and use of electronic health information.