Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is preparing states for an upcoming change; will limit the ability to claim federal matching funds for Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program for non-US citizens or non-US nationals

The CMS announcement suggests a significant policy shift that will affect state funding for Medicaid and CHIP, particularly targeting non-US citizens or nationals.

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Iran Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf says three clauses of the 10-point plan have been violated so far; as such a bilateral ceasefire or negotiations is unreasonable

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UAE foreign ministry spox. will seek clarifications on terms of ceasefire agreement between US/Iran with clarifications to ensure Iran's full compliance to immediate cessation of all attacks in the region and unconditional reopening of Strait of Hormuz

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is preparing states for an upcoming change; will limit the ability to claim federal matching funds for Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program for non-US citizens or non-US nationals

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Chris Phelan, an adviser at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, is the front-runner to be tapped as President Donald Trump’s new chief economist, according to Politico citing sources

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FOMC MINUTES: Almost all supported keeping the federal funds target range at 3.50-3.75% at this meeting

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This could lead to financial strain on healthcare providers and insurers serving these populations, impacting their stock performance and potentially altering the risk landscape for managed care equities. It's essential to monitor how this regulatory change influences the financial health of the affected companies and their compliance strategies.

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