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Happening Now! WATCH: Administrator @DrOzCMS and CMS leadership share the latest on CMS’ fight against fraud. hhs.gov/live/live-1/index.ht…
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ESRD Networks improve healthcare accountability by using clear reporting and continuous quality improvement. This approach helps create a learning system that adapts, use resources wisely, and delivers real improvements in care. The result is better care for people with kidney disease. Together, we’re strengthening the kidney care ecosystem! Learn more: lnkd.in/gWTxuUzY
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CMS's Opioid Prescriber Support (OPS) Program is tackling the opioid crisis head-on connecting national oversight with local action. Partners: @CDCgov | @AHRQGov | @samhsagov | @HRSAgov | @NIH | @DeptVetAffairs | @HHSGov | State & Local Health Depts More information: go.cms.gov/3V8p2lS
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The Trump Administration announced $16.4 million in Rural Health Transformation Program funding to address critical healthcare workforce shortages and improve access to care. This investment will support projects ready for rapid deployment that train new healthcare workers, expand apprenticeships, and help rural communities recruit and retain skilled professionals across Maryland. More: cms.gov/newsroom/press-relea…
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The Trump Administration announced $92 million in Rural Health Transformation Program funding to help rural providers connect patients to coordinated, high-quality care and bring essential health services closer to home for Ohioans. More: go.cms.gov/4yu29Y4
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In response to Hurricane Isaias, CMS has policies in effect in Florida and Alabama that will give healthcare providers, facilities, and suppliers the flexibility to provide continued access to care during this storm. We encourage consumers & healthcare providers impacted by the hurricane to seek help by visiting our emergency webpage: cms.gov/emergency.
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The Trump Administration announced $78 million in Rural Health Transformation Program funding to 216 rural healthcare providers through the Rural Texas Strong initiative to strengthen healthcare across rural Texas communities. More: go.cms.gov/3U6mTXJ
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#MedicareOE is here! Now’s your chance to compare your Medicare coverage options for 2027. Check for lower costs or better coverage, or make sure your current plan is still the best for you. Get started at medicare.gov/plan-compare.
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The Trump Administration announced over a million dollars in Rural Health Transformation Program funding to help recruit and retain physicians serving communities in rural Delaware. More: go.cms.gov/4jrkkdb
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The Trump Administration announced more than $177 million in Rural Health Transformation Program funding to strengthen rural healthcare delivery across Nebraska. This investment will expand access to care, support healthcare workforce development, and modernize rural healthcare technology. More: go.cms.gov/4jWEOuk
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The Trump Administration announced more than $2.3 million in federal Rural Health Transformation Program funding to strengthen Missouri’s rural healthcare workforce and expand access to maternal care. More: cms.gov/newsroom/press-relea…
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The Trump Administration announced $37.7 million in Rural Health Transformation Program funding to strengthen the rural healthcare workforce across Louisiana. This investment will expand healthcare training opportunities and help rural providers recruit and retain the professionals they need. More: cms.gov/newsroom/press-relea…
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The Trump Administration announced more than $209 million in Rural Health Transformation Program funding being put to work to strengthen healthcare delivery across rural Iowa through the state’s Healthy Hometowns initiative. More: cms.gov/newsroom/press-relea…
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📢 Registration is now open for the Short-Term Acute Care Hospital PEPPER Webinar! Join us on October 15 at 1:00 p.m. EDT to learn how to access, interpret, and use your latest PEPPER report to support data-driven decision-making. 🗓️ October 15 | 1:00 p.m. EDT 🔗 Register: go.cms.gov/3RbLCZj
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Today, CMS released the Star Ratings for the 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D plans before the start of Medicare Open Enrollment on October 15, 2026. The Star Ratings provide people with Medicare and their caregivers with meaningful information about the quality of plans in Medicare Plan Finder. More: cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets…
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CMS is committed to putting patients first and ensuring they have the proper tools to select the care that is right for them. That is why CMS is introducing a new icon to highlight the best nursing homes in the country. Look for the Care Compare Cup when searching for a Medicare provider: medicare.gov/care-compare/
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CMS brought together leaders from across federal agencies and all certified Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) entities to address rising costs tied to out-of-network payment disputes and identify ways to strengthen the federal IDR process. We’re working together to improve the fairness and efficiency of the program while continuing to protect patients from surprise medical bills. Learn more: go.cms.gov/47DRUoV
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