About Benchmarks:

Are you ready for this regulation? Use this benchmark to find out. Each benchmark is build directly for the federal regulation.  They reflect the learning objectives of the related course. The benchmark is not a "trivia test" - they help you evaluate your readiness to apply the new regulation. Contact us for more information and/or personalized benchmarks for your specific organization/industry.

Benchmark: Medicare and Medicaid: Administrative Simplification for Patient Care Excellence

Cutting Administrative Requirements for Excellence in Patient Care (Proposed Rule)

Take this benchmark to assess how much you would benefit from taking the course on CMS’s proposed rule to reduce administrative burden and refocus resources on patient care. In a few minutes, you’ll gauge how well you grasp the rule’s intent, the operational trade-offs, and who is most affected across hospitals, LTC, REHs, CAHs, and more.

  • Why it matters: This rule changes workflows, quality oversight, reporting, and facility standards. Understanding why and where it shifts effort helps you avoid risk and capture efficiencies.
  • What you’ll get: A quick read on your readiness, blind spots to watch, and which course topics (e.g., OB/QAPI changes, informed consent for birth tissues, LTC Ombudsman notices, NFPA code updates, emergency power, Medicaid transparency) will deliver the most value.
  • How to use it: Your responses highlight priority areas for deeper study and practical actions you can apply immediately after the course.

This is not a graded exam—it’s a decision aid. Spend 5–7 minutes now to make the course time count.

NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all Benchmarks are free of charge!

Federal Register Title
This benchmark will help determine your readiness for: Federal Register Document titled Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Cutting Administrative Requirements for Excellence in Patient Care. Document Number: 2026-22812

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FR-26-3323-1