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Jun 23, 2025 - Announcement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the approval of The Joint Commission as a national accrediting organization for hospitals that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs. This approval is applicable July 15, 2025, to July 15, 2030.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 20, 2025 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is seeking comment on the following information collections: 1) Healthcare Fraud Prevention Partnership (HFPP) Data Sharing and Information Exchange; 2) Medicare Part D Manufacturer Discount Program; and 3) Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Providers Participating Providers and Suppliers. Comments are due by August 19, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 16, 2025 - The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is accepting nominations for appointment to the Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC), which provides comments and recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services on physician payment models. Nominations are due by July 15, 2025.
Source: Federal Register