Events and Latest News
Find the latest NSG news, announcements, and press releases in one place. Stay up to date on agency actions, policy updates, and public statements. Browse our archive to access past releases and historical materials.
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Town Hall Materials Now Available: Health Care Claims Attachments Final Rule (CMS-0053-F)
Materials from the March 31, 2026, Town Hall on the Health Care Claims Attachments Final Rule (CMS-0053-F) are now available. Note: The audio recording begins at 6:34.
Press Release: Health Care Claims Attachments Final Rule (CMS-0053-F)
Read the official HHS announcement about the Health Care Claims Attachments final rule. This release outlines key actions, policy details, and what the rule means for stakeholders.
Fact Sheet: Health Care Claims Attachments Final Rule (CMS-0053-F)
HHS published a final rule establishing national standards for electronic health care claims attachments and electronic signatures.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Health Care Claims Attachments Final Rule (CMS-0053-F)
Review answers to common questions about the Health Care Claims Attachments final rule. Learn how the rule applies, what steps to take, and how to prepare for compliance.
NSG Prior Authorization DSMO and WEDI Listening Session
NSG hosted a December 10, 2025, listening session with DSMO and WEDI to discuss replacing the X12 278 prior authorization transaction with the HL7 FHIR standard under the exception process. CMS will use this input to inform rulemaking.
Past Releases:
Statement of Enforcement Discretion for Referral Certification and Authorization Transaction Standard
This guidance letter (PDF) announces an enforcement discretion for HIPAA covered entities that implement FHIR-based Prior Authorization APIs as described in the CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization final rule (CMS-0057-F).
Statement of Enforcement Discretion for Referral Certification and Authorization Transaction Standard FAQs
These FAQs (PDF) respond to public comments on the National Standards Group’s (NSG) Guidance Letter announcing an enforcement discretion related to the X12 278 Standard.
Guidance on National Provider Identifier (NPI) Enumeration
This guidance letter (PDF) clarifies the prohibition at 45 CFR § 162.412(b) that a health plan may not require a health care provider that has been assigned an NPI to obtain an additional NPI.
Health Care Transactions Basics (PDF) – provides an overview and background for all adopted transactions
Electronic Funds Transfer and Electronic Remittance Advice Transactions (PDF) – describes the EFT and ERA transactions and provides information on the adopted tandards and operating rules
Coordination of Benefits Transactions (PDF) – describes the COB transaction and provides information on the adopted standard
Claim Status Transactions (PDF) – describes the claim status inquiry and response transaction and provides information on the adopted standard and operating rules
Eligibility and Benefits Transactions (PDF) – describes the eligibility and benefits inquiry and response transaction and provides information on the adopted standard and operating rules
Code Sets – describes the purpose of code sets and provides information on Administrative Simplification code sets
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