Policy & Regulation Today - September 19, 2026

The latest in policy & regulation: 6 developments from the past day, tracked and curated by the HealthTech Cube news desk. The lead story: Ascension sells ownership in Arizona Medicaid plan to Aetna.

Ascension sells ownership in Arizona Medicaid plan to Aetna

The sale lets Ascension shed insurance risk while Aetna gains a stake in a profitable plan serving high-margin dual-eligible members.

healthcaredive.com2026-09-18

CMS Expands Digital Health Payment Model to Substance Use, Heart Failure, COPD

Medical Device and Diagnostic industry2026-09-18

Aeroflow’s Ryan Bullock on ‘Proportionate’ Fraud Prevention, the Role of Technology

hme-business.com2026-09-18

CMS restores $12B in frozen supplemental Medicaid funds

Fierce Healthcare2026-09-18

CMS Expands Medicare Options for Heart Failure, Substance Use Disorder, & Other Common Ailments

AMAC – Association of Mature American Citizens2026-09-18

HHS-OIG Urges CMS & MA Organziations Increase Efforts to Prevent Durable Medical Equipment Fraud

The HIPAA Journal2026-09-18

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