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11.20.24

CMS Approves New 1115 Waiver Demonstrations for Continuous Coverage

On November 14, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced approval of Section 1115 demonstration amendments for Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania —all of which will provide multi-year continuous coverage for young children enrolled in Medicaid and ...


11.20.24

J&J Sues HRSA Over Agency’s Challenge of its Rebate Model

On November 12, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) filed suit against the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) in D.C. federal district court, arguing that the 340B statute explicitly provides flexibility for manufacturers to decide how to offer 340B pricing, either through upfront ...


11.20.24

CMS Releases Guidance on Optional Long-Term Use of Unwinding-Related Section 1902(e)(14) Waivers

On November 14, CMS released guidance to states on how they can elect to extend permanently many waivers that have given them flexibility in how they conduct eligibility redeterminations for Medicaid and CHIP.


11.19.24

Demystifying Federal Authorities: State Considerations for Addressing Social Needs in Medicaid

A growing body of research indicates that most of an individual’s health is driven by the underlying social and economic factors affecting their lives, including their housing, nutrition, access to transportation, education, employment, and exposure to violence.


11.18.24

Implications of the Election on the Pharmaceutical and Biotech Industry

Although the election results are now clear, the impact on the biopharmaceutical industry remains uncertain. Here are some key observations: It is unrealistic to expect that the Republican sweep will bring an end to IRA price “negotiation.”  


11.18.24

Manatt Submits Comments to State Water Board on Streamlining Desalination Facility Permitting

Amid California’s water crisis, Manatt submitted a letter to the State Water Resources Control Board on opportunities for new desalination plants.


11.14.24

What the 2024 Election Results Mean for Regional and Community Financial Institutions




11.14.24

Jury Awards Return of Copyrights to Iconic Hip-Hop Group




11.13.24

Stabilizing Rural Safety Net Hospitals

With more than 190 rural hospital closures and conversions between 2005 and 2023, access to care in rural communities is increasingly at risk. As of 2023, about 30% of all rural hospitals were vulnerable to closure.


11.12.24

Braidwood Plaintiffs Seek Supreme Court Review of Coverage Mandates for All Preventive Services

The plaintiffs who succeeded in persuading the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that the requirement for commercial health plans to cover preventive services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is unconstitutional have now asked the Supreme Court to strike ...