π Summary
In accordance with Title II of the Foundations for Evidence- Based Policymaking Act of 2018, known as the Open, Public, Electronic, and Necessary (OPEN) Government Data Act, CMS announces the forthcoming release of public data assets in open, machine-readable formats under an open license. These data are intended to support public engagement in identifying and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse, and to promote transparency and accountability. CMS has taken steps to ensure that the release of these data appropriately furthers transparency objectives consistent with the protection of sensitive information.