Request for Information (RFI) Related to Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH)

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Agency

HHS

Document Number

2026-03968

Published

February 27, 2026

Effective Date

Abstract

This request for information (RFI) solicits stakeholder feedback on potential regulatory changes that might be included in a potential upcoming CRUSH proposed rule, as well as other programmatic changes that could be implemented to make CMS more effective in crushing fraud to protect taxpayer dollars and the Americans we serve.

Federal Register Source

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026-03968 Federal Register document?

Document 2026-03968 is a Proposed Rule published by the Department of Health and Human Services in the Federal Register on February 27, 2026. This request for information (RFI) solicits stakeholder feedback on potential regulatory changes that might be included in a potential upcoming CRUSH proposed rule, as well as other programmatic changes that could be implemented to make CMS more effective in crushing fraud to protect taxpayer dollars and the Americans we serve. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/27/2026-03968/request-for-information-rfi-related-to-comprehensive-regulations-to-uncover-suspicious-healthcare.

Is document 2026-03968 an economically significant rule?

No. Document 2026-03968 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.

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