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HHS Secretary Kennedy, CMS Administrator Oz Secure Industry Pledge to Fix Broken Prior Authorization System

WASHINGTON, DC—JUNE 23, 2025—U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz today met with industry leaders to discuss their pledge to streamline and improve the prior authorization processes for Read more about HHS Secretary Kennedy, CMS Administrator Oz Secure Industry Pledge to Fix Broken Prior Authorization System
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CMS Finalizes Major Rule to Lower Individual Health Insurance Premiums for Americans

Rule Cracks Down on Improper ACA Enrollments, Protects Patient and Taxpayer Dollars, and Restores Marketplace Integrity The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is finalizing a major rule that will lower individual health insurance premiums by approximately 5% on average. It is also Read more about CMS Finalizes Major Rule to Lower Individual Health Insurance Premiums for Americans
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2025 Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Final Rule

Introduction Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Final Rule,” setting standards for the Health Insurance Marketplaces, which connect millions of consumers to Affordable Care Act (ACA Read more about 2025 Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Final Rule
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CMS Expands Tribal Health Access with Approval of Medicaid State Plan Amendments in Minnesota, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is expanding access to vital care for American Indian and Alaska Native communities by approving Medicaid State Plan Amendments (SPAs) in several states. Indian Health Service (IHS) and Tribal clinics in Minnesota, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota Read more about CMS Expands Tribal Health Access with Approval of Medicaid State Plan Amendments in Minnesota, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming
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Dr. Oz Turns 65, Launches Videos to Help Americans Navigate Medicare Enrollment

As he turns 65 on Wednesday, June 11, CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz is using his own Medicare enrollment experience to help Americans better understand how to sign up for Medicare and select the coverage that best fits their needs. Through a new video and social media series, Dr. Oz is walking Read more about Dr. Oz Turns 65, Launches Videos to Help Americans Navigate Medicare Enrollment
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CMS Building Foundational Infrastructure for Digital Healthcare Ecosystem

Following the recent release of the Health Technology Ecosystem Request for Information (RFI) , today the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) hosted an in-person listening session to discuss the RFI and ways to use the health technology innovations to enhance patient care and promote Read more about CMS Building Foundational Infrastructure for Digital Healthcare Ecosystem