Empower AI awarded $20+ million CMS hearings, applications contract

RESTON, VA, March 9, 2026 – Empower AI, Inc., a leading provider of advanced information technology solutions and professional services to U.S. federal government agencies, announced it was awarded a $20+ million prime contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Under the contract, Empower AI will provide professional services to support the Office of Hearings & Inquiries in activities related to the processing of Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) appeals and administrative management of Medicare Geographic Classification Review Board (MGCRB) applications and cases.

We are excited to continue supporting CMS in performing certain administrative and analytical functions related to payment review processes. The Risk Adjustment Data Validation Program is an established CMS program, and we are proud to provide support services under the terms of the contract.

Katie Sutton, Vice President, Federal Civilian, Empower AI

Under the contract, which has one base year and four optional years, Empower AI will provide intake, preliminary review, support of hearing logistics, administrative and technical analysis in support of appeal adjudication and disposition support to CMS' Office of Hearings and Inquiries related to the processing of RADV appeals. Additionally, the company will provide support to the MGCRB regarding the management, processing, and verification of applications, as well as processing post-decision actions.