Two contractors spent 9 years and $200M working on a modern provider enrollment system at
@CMSGov
. After 14 missed deadlines, zero usable output was produced. The contract has now been cancelled.

Smart decision by
@CMSGov
and we look forward to working with you.

In a shocking turn of events, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has decided to terminate a long-running contract aimed at developing a modern provider enrollment system after nearly a decade of delays and substantial financial expenditure. Over the course of nine years, two contractors were tasked with delivering the system, yet they failed to produce any usable results despite the staggering investment of $200 million and 14 missed deadlines.

The decision to cancel the contract underscores CMS’s commitment to accountability and efficiency, as they seek to streamline provider enrollment processes that are critical to the healthcare system. The agency expressed optimism about future collaborations that will effectively meet their needs and ensure better service delivery. This move aims to pave the way for a more effective solution to enhance the enrollment experience for healthcare providers across the nation.

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