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National 7 CMS rules and policy updates to know in 2026 Agencies issue proposed rule codifying Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program AHA calls for improvements to FY 2027 payment updates for long-term care hospitals AI use is surging across HHS, jumping 148% at the FDA in 2025, Bipartisan Policy Center data finds Backed by... READ MORE

The Indiana Department of Health (“IDOH”) published proposed amendments to the Residential Care Facility (“RCF”) regulations at 410 IAC 16.2-5 governing resident rights, residency agreements and involuntary resident evictions. The proposal represents one of the most significant updates to Indiana’s assisted living regulatory framework in recent years and is intended to align Indiana’s rules... READ MORE

As Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (“EKRA”) enforcement continues to expand, the United States District Court for the Southern District of California in United States v. Simons offers an early look at how courts may handle the evidentiary and testimonial issues likely to arise in future prosecutions. On May 1, 2026, the Court issued... READ MORE

Senate Enrolled Act 285 (“SEA 285”) will expand the statutory definition of “gravely disabled”. The law also creates a new statutory framework prohibiting unauthorized camping or sleeping on public property. This new misdemeanor expressly requires law enforcement officers to first assess whether emergency detention is appropriate before pursuing criminal penalties under the street-camping provisions.... READ MORE

National 4 healthcare laws, rules taking effect July 1 AHA urges CMS to reconsider its LTCH payment schedule AHA recommends changes to CMS’ mandatory payment model for joint replacement procedures AMA issues policy urging exemptions in upcoming Medicaid work requirements AMA swears in new president Children’s hospitals ‘playing a long game’ as Medicaid cuts... READ MORE

On May 21, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) released a policy memo limiting the issuance of green cards based on adjustment of status to applicants demonstrating the need for extraordinary relief. The policy memo states that adjustment of status should be a discretionary measure, not an expected benefit. Absent extraordinary circumstances, applicants... READ MORE

Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is rapidly reshaping the way workplaces function, especially in health care. While AI offers meaningful opportunities to streamline employer processes and increase efficiency, its adoption is outpacing the development of legal standards and governance structures. Moreover, a patchwork of state and local laws that seemingly conflict with current federal policy further... READ MORE

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) posted Advisory Opinion 26-11 (“Advisory Opinion”) on May 20, 2026. This favorable opinion concerns a precision oncology company (“Requestor”) providing free supplemental reports to patients based on its algorithmic analysis, which functions as a Multi-Cancer Detection Test (“Algorithmic Analysis”). Although OIG... READ MORE

NATIONAL 6 unique Rural Health Transformation fund proposals 5 Stark law cases disrupting physician compensation structures After nurses, PA groups sue over ‘professional degree’ loan rule: 7 things to know AHA comments on proposed payment updates to skilled nursing facilities for FY 2027 AHA lays out blueprint to improve affordability, care access and quality... READ MORE

Wisconsin joins the growing list of states granting Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (“APRNs”) full practice authority. Passed in early August 2025, the APRN Modernization Act (the “Act”) will take effect on September 1, 2026, and the license of qualified advanced practice nurses will no longer require that they practice in a collaborative arrangement with... READ MORE