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Elevance Health faces sanctions over data submission compliance

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CMS alleges that the health insurance giant repeatedly provided risk adjustment data via unapproved external flash drives.

One of the top five US health insurers faces suspension of its Medicare Advantage plans if it doesn’t address concerns related to how it submits risk adjustment data.

In a letter dated February 27, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) notified Elevance Health of its intent to suspend enrollment