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In five separate rules, HHS and CMS move to improve access, consumer awareness, and plan accountability.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and its Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have had a busy spring, particularly when it comes to issuing final rules that affect the Affordable Care Act’s federal marketplace and Medicaid.
Taken as a whole, the five new rules represent an effort by HHS and CMS to improve access to care, simplify consumer choice, and increase transparency and accountability. Here are highlights from each.
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Physical Therapy in the News: April 2026May 5, 2026
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