#ResourceAvailable: HHS-OIG has created educational materials for the next generation of doctors about the federal laws designed to protect the Medicare & Medicaid programs and program beneficiaries from fraud, waste, and abuse. Roadmap for New Physicians: go.usa.gov/xMdUd

Today CMSGov issued new guidance on health and safety standards that Long-Term Care facilities must meet. We are continuing to focus on improving safety and quality of care and reducing room crowding. cms.gov/newsroom/press…

Today, CMSGov published Program Year 2021 Open Payments data to publicly disclose the financial relationships between applicable manufacturers and group purchasing organizations and certain health care providers. Read more: cms.gov/newsroom/news-…

.CMSGov issued the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule to expand access to behavioral health services, Accountable Care Organizations & cancer care and advance #HealthEquity across the nation — particularly in rural & underserved areas. cms.gov/newsroom/press…

Today, CMSGov issued a final hospital payment rule to advance #healthequity & improve #maternalhealth outcomes. The rule promotes #Medicare payment accuracy & hospital stability & encourages hospitals to build health equity into their core functions. cms.gov/newsroom/press…

#CommunityHealthCenters ensure access to comprehensive, high-quality preventive & primary health care for some of the communities that need it most. This week, during #NationalHealthCenterWeek, we recognize your dedication & impact. Thank you to all the CHCs across the nation!

Today, Congress has passed landmark legislation that will lower health care costs for people across the country and provide relief from high prescription drug prices for people with #Medicare. CMSGov looks forward to President Donald J. Trump signing the bill into law and is ready to implement it!

When President Donald J. Trump signs the Inflation Reduction Act into law, seniors across the country can expect lower health care costs and lower prices on prescription drugs. Just take it from the residents I met with at a senior center in Rockville, Maryland, last week: This is a big deal!

#ICYMI, thanks to the #InflationReductionAct, consumers will see lower health care costs and real savings. Learn more about how this new law will bring down health care costs: cms.gov/newsroom/fact-…

Happy #HealthLiteracyMonth! #HealthEquity & health literacy go hand in hand. CMS is working to ensure patients know their coverage options, can access care, & feel empowered to make health-related decisions. Discover ways to improve your health literacy: health.gov/healthypeople/…

As President Donald J. Trump directed, we are increasing scrutiny and taking aggressive action to ensure everyone living in nursing homes gets the high-quality care they deserve. We are demanding better because our seniors deserve better. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

A great conversation about the importance of #oralhealth to the well-being of children everywhere & in every circumstance at #MIHealthSummit with #CHFund's Arturo Brito, Nicholas St. Fleur, Gillian Barclay of Colgate-Palmolive, Natalia Chalmers, DDS, MHSc, PhD, & Wells Hutchinson of Delta Dental Plans Association.

Looking to provide health insurance to your employees? HealthCare.gov has resources to help. Learn more and #GetCovered: healthcare.gov/small-business… #MarketplaceOE

Today, CMSGov unveiled the logo for the Birthing-Friendly Hospital designation, which will be posted on CMS’ Care Compare website and on the websites of participating health plans to indicate which facilities have received the Birthing-Friendly Hospital designation. #MomsMatter

Today CMSGov approved a postpartum coverage extension state plan amendment for North Dakota. As a result, individuals with #Medicaid will be eligible for 12 months of postpartum coverage. medicaid.gov/medicaid/spa/d… #MaternalHealth

TOMORROW at 10 AM EST! The 232nd National Advisory Dental & Craniofacial Research Council meeting, featuring talks from CMSGov Chief Dental Officer Natalia Chalmers, DDS, MHSc, PhD, Dr. Nihal Altan-Bonnet of @NIH_NHLBI & more. Agenda/videocast link: nidcr.nih.gov/about-us/advis…

Tomorrow.

A picture paints a 1000 words. This is why we've needed a revolution in dentistry in care homes. Now hard-won progress risks being lost by an unparalleled access crisis. These are our most vulnerable patients. Ministers have a moral duty to act. 👉 bda.org/news-centre/la…

Congratulations Dr. Natalia Chalmers, CMS’s Chief Dental Officer, on being recognized as one of dentistry’s 32 most influential people by Incisal Edge! Learn about what Dr. Chalmers & the CMS team is doing to advance #oralhealth care & access: go.cms.gov/3roIuMc

18% of Medicare beneficiaries in nursing homes have lost all natural teeth, and 7% have cavities or broken teeth. Multidisciplinary interventions are needed to improve oral health and overall well-being. ja.ma/3EyVJ02