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Policy Hub, managed by Impact Health Policy Partners, is the only comprehensive database of Federal health policy developments, cataloged by over 200 healthcare topics and programs. Regulations, reimbursement, grants, ACA implementation, hearing summaries, CRS Reports, pending legislation – you get it all here, with comprehensive, expert analysis.
Agency Finalizes Increased Oversight of Accrediting Organizations
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a final rule with comment to strengthen oversight of accrediting organizations (AOs) by addressing conflicts of interest, establishing consistent standards, updating the validation and performance systems (press release; fact sheet). What it is. This rule increases oversight of AOs which survey accredited health care providers and suppliers that participate in federal health care… (McClurg, June 12, 2026) #Hospitals, #Physicians
RFI to Inform Future Rulemaking on Typical Employer Standard for ACA’s Essential Health Benefits
Today, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a request for information to gather input on possible future notice and comment rulemaking to revise the “typical employer standard” for the scope of Essential Health Benefits (EHBs). BACKGROUND – The ACA requires EHBs to be equal in scope to the benefits provided under a “typical employer plan.” Under current… (Llamas, June 12, 2026) #Affordable Care Act, #Insurance Coverage, #Insurance Reform



