New CMS Program Targets Unnecessary Services in Original Medicare

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a new pilot model called WISeR, short for Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction. This six-year program is designed to reduce unnecessary services in Original Medicare and modernize the prior authorization process using data-driven tools. ‍ The WISeR model launches on January 1, 2026, and will […]