The 2021 Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) report contains statistics on improper payment made by the Medicare program to providers and is published annually. The CERT data is supported by a sample of Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) claims that were reviewed by an independent medical review contractor to determine if they were paid properly under Medicare coverage,...

In March 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the updates for its Strategic Plan. All operating and staff divisions within the HHS and input from Congress, Tribes, Tribal, and Urban Indian Organizations, the Office of Management and Budget, and the public sector contributed to its development. For FY 2022 – 2026, HHS addresses and tracks five...