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06.20.24

CMS Releases National Health Expenditure Projections for 2023–2032

On June 12, CMS’ Office of the Actuary released its National Health Expenditure (NHE) projections for 2023–2032.


06.20.24

Florida’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Impermissible, New 1557 Challenge Filed

Litigation continues on state laws and policies related to gender-affirming care.  


06.20.24

CFPB Proposes Rule to Remove Medical Debt from Credit Reports

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a proposed rule on June 11 that it says would remove $49 billion in medical debt from the credit reports of 15 million people.


06.20.24

Key Takeaways for States, Providers and Plans on State Directed Payments and Separate Payment Terms

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) made sweeping changes to the regulatory landscape for Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program in its recent set of final Medicaid access regulations (here and here), including significant changes to CMS’ oversight of ...


06.13.24

CMS Highlights Ongoing Health Equity Focus

Over the past several weeks, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has sought to emphasize its ongoing focus on health equity across several efforts:


06.13.24

CMS Releases New Medicaid and CHIP Peer Support Coverage Guidance

On June 5, CMS released a new frequently asked questions document (FAQs) that offers clarifications to long-standing Medicaid and CHIP peer support services policies, including guidance on peer support supervision, coverage of youth peer supports, and CHIP coverage


06.07.24

SEC Moves Closer to Regulating the Use of AI by Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) held an open meeting of its Investment Advisory Committee on June 6, 2024, which featured a panel to review the use of artificial intelligence in investment decision making.


06.06.24

California Commercial Financing Registration Requirement Passes Senate

Increased regulation of commercial financing shows no signs of stopping. California SB 1482, which would require commercial financing providers and brokers to register with the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation


06.06.24

The Transformative Potential of AI in Health Care Delivery & Administration

An effective AI governance model will allow health systems to take advantage of innovative technologies, while mitigating risks to patients.


06.05.24

Medicaid in Montana: Expanding Coverage, Improving Access, and Supporting Health and Wellbeing

The Montana Healthcare Foundation recently released its fourth annual Medicaid in Montana report on the state’s Medicaid program and its impact on the state budget, economy, and health.