Are More Prior Authorization and Readmission Denials in Our Future? – MedLearn Publishing

Are More Prior Authorization and Readmission Denials in Our Future? – MedLearn Publishing

Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its 2026 Budget Request and Justification to Congress, asking for $2.288 billion. I will not summarize the 194 pages for you, but will note a few highlights. In this report, CMS notes that it “will shift its strategy from hiring overly expensive vendors to retraining and upgrading its workforce and recruiting skilled employees to meet evolving needs and achieve CMS’ goals.” S…