# requirement (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover requirement. Page: Feed: --- ## [Can Idaho “Covered Choice” Work?](https://80million.substack.com/p/can-idaho-covered-choice-work) _2026-08-14 · The 80 Million · The 80 Million_ Authors: ## [What the FDA's Botox Warning Letter Means for DSCSA Compliance](https://healthcare-triage.libsyn.com/what-the-fdas-botox-warning-letter-means-for-dscsa-compliance) _2026-08-05 · K&L Gates Healthcare Triage_ In this episode, Gabe Scott, Natalia Nino, and Darrell White discuss the Drug Supply Chain Security Act following the FDA's warning letter to a medical spa over Botox products. T h eir conversation explores what the enforcement action reveals about the agency's compliance expectations, what it may signal about the F DA's priorities , and the steps dispensers should be taking now to mitigate risk… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/healthcare-triage/REQ10344_Ancillary_Providers_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=501076) ## [CMS’ Provider Tax Proposed Rule: More Grandfathering Than States Expected, Paired with New Financing Risk](https://80million.substack.com/p/cms-provider-tax-proposed-rule-more) _2026-08-05 · The 80 Million · The 80 Million_ Provider taxes fund more than a quarter of the state share of Medicaid. CMS’ new proposed rule would preserve more than its earlier guidance signaled, while changing how states must prove they comply. ## [H.R. 1’s Non-Citizen Federal Funding Limits Collide with Medicaid Enrollment for SSI Recipients](https://80million.substack.com/p/hr-1s-non-citizen-federal-funding) _2026-08-04 · The 80 Million · The 80 Million_ H.R. 1 ends federal Medicaid funding for some lawfully present noncitizens, putting vulnerable SSI recipients at risk and leaving states with daunting implementation, funding and coverage choices. ## [What the New Public Charge Rule Means for Health Care, States and Immigrant Families](https://80million.substack.com/p/what-the-new-public-charge-rule-means) _2026-07-29 · The 80 Million · The 80 Million_ A new federal public charge rule gives immigration officers sweeping discretion over benefit use and its biggest effects will show up in Medicaid and the health safety net. ## [CMS’ Medicaid Work Requirements Rule: A 50-State Analysis of Additional Projected Coverage Losses, FFY 2027–2034](https://80million.substack.com/p/cms-medicaid-work-requirements-rule) _2026-07-22 · The 80 Million · The 80 Million_ CMS' rule could increase Medicaid coverage loss by 1.8 million compared to prior projections, Manatt Health’s 50-state model estimates. ## [A New Federal Era for Medicaid Demonstrations: Why State Innovation May Be at Risk](https://80million.substack.com/p/a-new-federal-era-for-medicaid-demonstrations) _2026-07-14 · The 80 Million · The 80 Million_ Manatt Health’s new 1115 waiver pipeline tracker maps the state demonstrations potentially at risk as CMS introduces new policy. ## [26 States vs. CMS: The Fight Over Medicaid Work Rules](https://80million.substack.com/p/26-states-vs-cms-the-fight-over-medicaid) _2026-07-07 · The 80 Million · The 80 Million_ With Medicaid work reporting requirements set to take effect in a few months, 26 states are suing CMS to block a rule they say breaks the law. ## [Episode 8 of The 80 Million Podcast: Beyond Coverage — What It Will Take to Fix American Health Care](https://80million.substack.com/p/episode-8-of-the-80-million-podcast) _2026-07-01 · The 80 Million_ Coverage was the breakthrough. Affordability and usability are the next test. ## [DOJ May Be Stepping Back from Olmstead. States Shouldn’t.](https://80million.substack.com/p/doj-may-be-stepping-back-from-olmstead) _2026-07-01 · The 80 Million_ Even if federal enforcement retreats, federal disability laws still stand — and states should keep helping people with disabilities live in their communities. ## [Point once, get highlights (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IojxBgXAWsmF) _2026-07-01 · **Sponsored**_ Get minutes worth watching from a whole game — point once ## [Episode 7 of The 80 Million Podcast: Paying for Cures — Medicaid’s Next Financing Test](https://80million.substack.com/p/episode-7-of-the-80-million-podcast) _2026-06-25 · The 80 Million_ The next generation of curative therapies is coming faster than Medicaid’s financing system can adapt. Outcomes-based payment can help, but it will not be enough. ## [CMS’ Medical Frailty Rule Puts Patients, Providers at Risk](https://80million.substack.com/p/cms-medical-frailty-rule-puts-patients) _2026-06-24 · The 80 Million_ The new CMS rule will put clinicians in the position of deciding which patients are too sick to comply with the new federal work reporting requirement. ## [No Surprises Act Check-In: The Latest Changes to the IDR Process](https://healthcare-triage.libsyn.com/no-surprises-act-check-in-the-latest-changes-to-the-idr-process) _2026-06-23 · K&L Gates Healthcare Triage_ In this episode, Gabe Scott, Kevin Alonso, and Cindy Laura Ortega Ramos unpack recent updates to the federal independent dispute resolution (IDR) process under the No Surprises Act. They discuss the operational changes introduced in May by the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury, along with the Office of Personnel Management, and what these updates mean for how… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/healthcare-triage/REQ10175_No_Surprises_Act_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=501076) ## [Episode 6 of The 80 Million Podcast: America Is Getting Older. Its Long-Term Care System Is Getting Weaker.](https://80million.substack.com/p/episode-6-of-the-80-million-podcast) _2026-06-18 · The 80 Million_ Our fragile HCBS infrastructure that keeps people out of nursing homes is cracking — at exactly the wrong moment. ## [CMS’ Proposed State-Directed Payment Rule: Implications for Medicaid Value-Based Payment](https://80million.substack.com/p/make-value-based-payment-work-again) _2026-06-16 · The 80 Million_ The CMS proposed state-directed payment rule sharply curtails state authority to reward Medicaid providers for better care, not higher volume. ## [Episode 5 of The 80 Million Podcast: States on the Front Lines — Leading Through Federal Retrenchment](https://80million.substack.com/p/episode-5-of-the-80-million-podcast) _2026-06-10 · The 80 Million_ Medicaid funding is shrinking, the state–federal partnership is fraying, and projected coverage losses are climbing — but hope shouldn’t be lost. ## [New CMS Medicaid Work Requirements Rule Increases Coverage Risks and Raises Legal Questions](https://80million.substack.com/p/new-cms-medicaid-work-requirements) _2026-06-09 · The 80 Million_ The interim final rule adds complexity, narrows protections and increases the risk of wrongful coverage loss. ## [Episode 4 of The 80 Million Podcast: Addressing Social Needs in Medicaid — The Evidence Is In. Now What?](https://80million.substack.com/p/episode-4-of-the-80-million-podcast) _2026-06-03 · The 80 Million_ States need to move out of the pilot mindset and integrate interventions with strong evidence into their Medicaid programs. ## [HIPAA Modernization: HHS's Proposed Privacy and Security Rule Updates](https://healthcare-triage.libsyn.com/hipaa-modernization-hhss-proposed-privacy-and-security-rule-updates) _2026-05-26 · K&L Gates Healthcare Triage_ In this episode, Gabe Scott, Sarah Carlins, and Myia Pretty discuss two significant proposed HIPAA rulemakings, including updates to the HIPAA Security Rule and proposed modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule. They outline the key policy changes and their underlying rationale, as well as what stakeholders should watch for as these processes move forward. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/healthcare-triage/REQ9839_Modernizing_HIPAA_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=501076) ## [Medicaid Program Integrity and the Future of State Authority](https://80million.substack.com/p/medicaid-fraud-funding-and-federal) _2026-05-21 · The 80 Million_ The federal fraud campaign has evolved into something more dangerous: an effort to target blue states, strip federal Medicaid funding, and narrow their ability to cover Medicaid state plan services. ## [Try Before You Buy, Risk-Free (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jqWAvqBeQZ5r) _2026-05-21 · **Sponsored**_ Free trial hosting plus refunds processed in 12-24 hours, guaranteed. ## [Episode 3 of The 80 Million Podcast: AI and Digital Innovation in Medicaid — Promise, Peril and What to Buy](https://80million.substack.com/p/episode-3-of-the-80-million-podcast) _2026-05-20 · The 80 Million_ Medicaid agencies face critical decisions about what technologies improve care, expand access, and lower costs. A conversation with Peterson Health Technology Institute helps cut through the noise. ## [Privileged Matters: A Closer Look at Attorney-Client Privilege](https://healthcare-triage.libsyn.com/privileged-matters-a-closer-look-at-attorney-client-privilege) _2026-05-19 · K&L Gates Healthcare Triage_ In this episode, Limo Cherian and Nora Becerra focus on key issues faced by in-house counsel and compliance teams as they address attorney-client privilege concerns. Their discussion focuses on the complexities of privilege that arise during healthcare investigations, specifically those involving fraud and abuse. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/healthcare-triage/REQ9837_Privileged-Matters_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=501076) ## [Episode 2 of The 80 Million Podcast: Hospital at Home – The Bed Isn’t the Business Model Anymore](https://80million.substack.com/p/episode-2-of-the-80-million-podcast) _2026-05-13 · The 80 Million_ Hospital at Home may signal a paradigm shift among hospital systems driven by “losing less money.” That’s good news for Medicaid. ## [Coverage Shouldn’t Disappear in Program Handoffs](https://80million.substack.com/p/coverage-shouldnt-disappear-in-program) _2026-05-08 · The 80 Million_ Medicaid and Marketplaces have a renewed urgency to reduce coverage gaps by fulfilling their “no wrong door" to health coverage mandate and simplifying coverage transitions. ## [Next Steps for Provider-Based Departments After the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026](https://healthcare-triage.libsyn.com/next-steps-for-provider-based-departments-after-the-consolidated-appropriations-act-of-2026) _2026-04-20 · K&L Gates Healthcare Triage_ In this episode, Limo Cherian, Andy Ruskin, and Sarah Staples-Carlton unpack the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 and its impact on provider-based clinics. They explain what provider-based status means, why mandatory attestations are back, and what hospitals and health systems must do to stay compliant and protect Medicare reimbursement. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/healthcare-triage/REQ9625_Enrollment-Reimbursement_FINALv2.mp3?dest-id=501076) ## [LEAD the Way: An 8-Minute Primer on Accountable Care's Next Chapter](https://healthcare-triage.libsyn.com/lead-the-way-an-8-minute-primer-on-accountable-cares-next-chapter) _2026-04-16 · K&L Gates Healthcare Triage_ In this episode, Gabriel Scott, Kevin Alonso, and Kennedy Caldwell break down the new Long Term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) Model and its impact on accountable care. They provide background on the model, outline key new features, and discuss five issues that Accountable Care Organizations and providers should consider as they evaluate participation. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/healthcare-triage/REQ9655_LEAD_the_Way_FINALv2.mp3?dest-id=501076) ## [340B Drug Pricing Program: Rebate Model Considerations](https://healthcare-triage.libsyn.com/340b-drug-pricing-program-rebate-model-considerations) _2026-03-25 · K&L Gates Healthcare Triage_ In this episode, Gabriel Scott, Mark Ogunsusi, and Amanda Smith take a focused look at the 340B Drug Pricing Program, with particular attention to recent developments related to proposals for a 340B rebate model. They discuss why stakeholders may support or oppose a rebate ‑ based approach to 340B pricing and highlight key considerations relating to such a model. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/healthcare-triage/REQ9552_Triage_340b_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=501076) ## [A Closer Look at HHS's RFI on Accelerating the Adoption of AI in Clinical Care](https://healthcare-triage.libsyn.com/a-closer-look-at-hhss-rfi-on-accelerating-the-adoption-of-ai-in-clinical-care) _2026-03-05 · K&L Gates Healthcare Triage_ In this episode, Limo Cherian, Rebecca Schaefer, and Clarita Sullivan break down the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) recent Request for Information on Accelerating the Adoption and Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of Clinical Care. They discuss why HHS is seeking input from both AI innovators and those facing adoption barriers, what the agency hopes to achieve with this… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/healthcare-triage/REQ5768_AI_in_Healthcare_FINALv2.mp3?dest-id=501076) ## [RWI in Healthcare M&A: Part 2](https://healthcare-triage.libsyn.com/rwi-in-health-care-ma-part-2) _2025-01-29 · K&L Gates Healthcare Triage_ In part two of this two-part series, Matt Miller and Andrew Lloyd analyze representations and warranties insurance (RWI) in the health care M&A landscape. They discuss the process of finding and securing an insurance underwriter, practical tips for structuring and negotiating RWI policies, how to navigate a claim after the policy is in place, and future trends in the RWI market. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/healthcare-triage/REQ5649_RWI_in_MA_in_Healthcare_Transactions_Part_2_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=501076) ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/iJFdmTzZFBLX) _2025-01-29 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [RWI in Healthcare M&A: Part 1](https://healthcare-triage.libsyn.com/rwi-in-health-care-ma-part-1) _2024-12-11 · K&L Gates Healthcare Triage_ In part one of this two-part series, Matt Miller and Andrew Lloyd analyze representations and warranties insurance (RWI) in the healthcare M&A landscape. They discuss the benefits of RWI for buyers and sellers, policy structures, premiums, and strategies to ensure effective coverage. The conversation also highlights RWI's role in healthcare transactions, insights on carriers providing coverage,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/healthcare-triage/REQ5619_RWI_in_MA_and_Healthcare_Transactions__Part_1_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=501076)