Washington Update, January 29, 2020

by | Jan 29, 2020 | NCFPP, Washington Update

There are two big news items in the health policy world this week:

  • The Supreme Court lifted an injunction that had been stopping implementation of the administration’s “public charge” rule, but only while appeals are pending.
  • The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will be unveiling guidance to states on how they can “block grant” or receive per capita caps for coverage of certain adults.

Of course, in the medical world, there is other big news – about the novel coronavirus that emerged in China. You can keep up to date on this topic via the CDC’s webpage on the novel coronavirus from China. See also Coronavirus Misinformation Is Spreading Fast (Axios Vitals, 1/28/20).

Read all the news in this week’s issue of Washington Update!

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