Author: Simon Barr

Updates on CMS WISeR Model – Launch & Key Pilot Facts

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will implement the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model beginning January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2031. This pilot applies to Original Medicare only, not Medicare Advantage, and operates in six states: Arizona, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Washington.

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FDA Awards First-Ever National Priority Vouchers

FDA Awards First-Ever National Priority Vouchers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded the first-ever National Priority (NP) Vouchers to nine sponsors as part of its new Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher (CNPV) Pilot Program. These vouchers provide priority review for future submissions, supporting the rapid advancement of treatments in areas of public health importance such as antimicrobial resistance, rare diseases, and domestic manufacturing resilience.

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