CMS Rule Phases Out Fax Machines, Snail Mail to Save Taxpayers $781.98 Million a Year
Published in
Government Relations
on March 25, 2026
As reported by CMS:
“The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is slashing wasteful spending and antiquated paperwork by swapping out faxing and mailing for streamlined electronic transactions. This action lets providers spend less time on administrative hassle and more time caring for patients.
The Administrative Simplification: Adoption of Standards for Health Care Claims Attachments Transactions and Electronic Signatures Final Rule is projected to save the healthcare industry roughly $781 million annually by establishing national standards for the electronic exchange of clinical documentation used to support healthcare claims. The rule also adopts standards for electronic signatures to ensure secure, authenticated transmission of this information.”
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