WISeR Education
Webinars
Webinar: What Washington Providers Need to Know
WEBINAR | WISeRWISeR in Practice: What Washington Physicians and Providers Need to KnowMay 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM PST Duration: 60 minutes with Q&A Virtix Health is hosting a practical, physician and provider-focused webinar on the CMS WISeR (Wasteful and...
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Advancing Appropriate Care Under the WISeR Model
Advancing Appropriate Care Under the WISeR Model Our Role in WISeR: What We Do, How It Works, and Where to Get Help Waste in healthcare can expose patients to unnecessary risk and drive costs without improving outcomes. Estimates suggest that a significant share of...
What to Expect When Your Doctor Requests Prior Authorization
What to Expect When Your Doctor Requests Prior AuthorizationStarting January 5, 2026, Medicare patients in Washington state receiving certain procedures have the option to obtain prior authorization before care is scheduled. This is part of a federal program called...
Introducing the WISeR Gold Carding Program
Introducing the WISeR Gold Carding ProgramIn coordination with CMS, Virtix Health is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of the WISeR Gold Card Exemption Program, set to debut on July 6. Under the initiative, as outlined on CMS.gov, providers and suppliers who...
Wiser Manual Intake Form
To save time, web portal submission and electronic document upload will allow you to track the status of your request and receive a quicker response.Manual Non-Portal Submission Download the WISeR intake form for Washington State requests. You may fill this...
Newsletters
Your WISeR Questions, Answered
May 6, 2026 WISeR Model Your WISeR Questions, Answered Documentation requirements, portal workflows, and turnaround times have created real friction for Washington physicians and providers — and we are here to help. Virtix Health will be hosting a physician...
WISeR Gold Card Exemption Program—Set to Debut July 2026
April 1, 2026 Virtix Health WISeR WISeR Gold Card Exemption Program—Set to Debut July 2026 In coordination with CMS, Virtix Health is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of the WISeR Gold Card Exemption Program, debuting July 6. This new program will recognize...
WISeR Provider FAQs & Resources
March 16, 2026 Virtix Health WISeR Provider Resources Newly Updated FAQs & Resources—Designed With You in Mind Learn More Thank you for your valuable feedback on the Virtix Health WISeR Provider Portal. At Virtix Health, we’re committed to supporting you every...
Newly Updated FAQs & Resources—Designed With You in Mind
March 16, 2026 Virtix Health WISeR Provider Resources Newly Updated FAQs & Resources—Designed With You in Mind Learn More Thank you for your valuable feedback on the Virtix Health WISeR Provider Portal. At Virtix Health, we’re committed to supporting you every...
Portal User Guide
January 15, 2026 Virtix Health WISeR Provider Portal Register Now to Submit WISeR Prior Authorization Requests The Virtix Health WISeR Provider Portal is now live. Available to Washington State providers and suppliers, designated users can now request prior...
Welcome to the CMS/CMMI WISeR Model
December 22, 2025 We are pleased to welcome you to the CMS/CMMI Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model. This prior authorization program is launching in Washington state on January 1, 2026, for select procedures performed on/after January 15, 2026....