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CMS Announces Resources, Flexibilities to Assist with Public Health Emergency in Alabama and Florida
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced new resources and flexibilities for healthcare providers in Alabama and Florida due to a Public Health Emergency caused by Hurricane Isaias. This emergency status begins on October 6 and 7, 2026, respectively. CMS is working with state...
CMS Announces Resources, Flexibilities to Assist with Public Health Emergency in Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced new resources and flexibility to help people in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands affected by Super Typhoon Bavi, which began on July 2, 2026. CMS is providing support to healthcare providers so they can continue to care for those ...
CMS Announces Resources, Flexibilities to Assist with Public Health Emergency in the State of Washington
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced new resources and flexibilities to help residents in Washington state affected by wildfires. This includes support for healthcare providers to ensure they can continue offering care during the ongoing public health emergency declared o...
NAIC Member Discusses Managing Resources to Strengthen Supervisory EffectivenessMay. 12, 2026
On April 15-16, 2026, Anita G. Fox, the Director of the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, spoke at a conference focused on improving insurance regulation in Latin America and the Caribbean. She emphasized the need for better management of resources within insurance departments...
CMS Announces Resources, Flexibilities to Assist with Public Health Emergency in Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced new resources and flexibilities to help those affected by the Public Health Emergency in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands due to Super Typhoon Sinlaku. This includes support for healthcare providers to ensure they can continue to ...
CMS Announces Resources, Flexibilities to Assist with Public Health Emergency in State of Hawaii
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced new resources and support for people in Hawaii affected by severe storms and flooding that began on March 10, 2026. This includes waivers for healthcare providers to help them continue operating and providing care. Healthcare providers...
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Public Comment Request; Health Resources and Services Administration Uniform Data System
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is asking for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect certain information. This is part of a process to ensure that the information collection is necessary and not overly burdensome. Insurance agents and the public ca...