HHS
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CMS tightens rules for Medicaid demonstration spending
The regulator described the move as part of a broader effort to modernize Medicaid oversight and strengthen the program’s long-term sustainability.
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GRIP Extra: FINRA advances remote inspection reforms, IOSCO updates secondary market disclosure standards
Our in-brief roundup of notable stories from the last week.
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Eli Lilly begins enforcing expanded 340B data compliance
The drug maker says data about individual transactions, including patient, provider, service, and payment details, is needed to meet obligations under the Inflation Reduction Act.
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GRIP Extra: SCOTUS affirms SEC disgorgement power, EU unveils tech sovereignty package
Our in-brief roundup of notable stories from the last week.
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CMS publishes ‘interim final rule’ on Medicaid work requirements
New federal rule pegs Medicaid eligibility to monthly work reporting, triggering major changes for states and warnings from advocates about potential coverage losses.
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Hospitals respond swiftly to latest pharma 340B letter
A demand to turn over a clinical-level data mandate in less than a week has roiled the sector, raising alarms about access to 340B discounts and the future of the safety net program.
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CMS rule aims to streamline dispute process, boost transparency
The updated IDR rule seeks to streamline a strained arbitration process, even as insurers and providers trade blame over rising costs and the growing role of private equity in out-of-network billing.
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GRIP Extra: Bank of Canada issues stability report, CFTC clears way for perpetual contracts
Our in-brief roundup of notable stories from the last week.
