Maverick Minute
10/12/25
CMS Administrator Dr. Oz Speaks to Community Health Plans During Shutdown
At its annual meeting, ACHP surprised attendees by keeping its promised keynote, CMS Administrator Dr. Oz, despite the federal government shutdown.
10/5/25
The FDA’s Request for Public Comment: AI-Enabled Medical Devices
The FDA is asking for industry input on practical approaches for monitoring AI-enabled medical device performance in real-world settings.
10/5/25
CMS’s Final Rule on Provider Directory Data
CMS finalized a rule requiring Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations to submit provider directory information and annually attest to its accuracy.
10/5/25
PwC’s Report on Reinventing the Health Care Industry
According to PwC, the future of health care hinges on whether organizations embrace digital-first, next-generation care.
09/21/25
CMS’s $50B Rural Health Transformation Program
CMS is now accepting applications from states to access funds to bolster rural health programs.
09/1/25
Epic and Market Trends in Health IT & AI
Epic entered the ambient AI market by announcing several solutions at its annual company meeting.
08/24/25
Medicare’s AI Contest: “Crushing Fraud Chili Cook-Off”
CMS is inviting health tech companies to demonstrate how their solutions identify and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.
08/9/25
Although more bills were enacted in Q2 than in Q1 2025, state AI legislative activity seemingly slowed down as legislative sessions concluded.
08/7/25
HHS finalized a regulation that is designed to streamline the prior authorization process and promote electronic prescribing.
08/3/25
CMS’ Health Technology Ecosystem Initiative
The White House’s “Make Health Tech Great Again” event launched a new CMS program to improve interoperability and modernize the U.S. healthcare system dubbed the “Health Technology Ecosystem Initiative.”