CMS-0057-F and the future of prior authorization

CMS-0057-F is pushing prior authorization and interoperability forward — but health systems need to prepare, too.

Published June 22, 2026

Written by

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June Bronnert, MHI, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P

Vice President, Global Clinical Services

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Shelly L. Jude, RHIA, RHIT, HIT

Global Clinical Services Director

Article Topics: Clinical Terminology, Clinical Documentation and Coding, Regulatory updates and legislation, Value Based Care

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