CMS announced its “Crushing Fraud Chili Cook-Off Competition” – an effort aimed at utilizing machine learning models to detect anomalies in Medicare claims data. Finalists will receive access to Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) Hospice, Part B, and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) claims. CMS will accept submissions through September 19 and will publicly announce the winner the week of December 15, 2025.
