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Policy & Regulation Today - October 8, 2026

Daily policy & regulation roundup: 6 stories curated October 8, 2026. Lead: CMS pitches new contractor operating model for ‘detect and prevent’ fraud strategy.

Policy & Regulation Today - October 8, 2026

The latest in policy & regulation: 6 developments from the past day, tracked and curated by the HealthTech Cube news desk. The lead story: CMS pitches new contractor operating model for ‘detect and prevent’ fraud strategy.

CMS pitches new contractor operating model for ‘detect and prevent’ fraud strategy

Nextgov/FCW2026-10-07

Pharma lobby sues Trump administration over Medicare drug price cuts

ARYnews.tv2026-10-07

Abbott gets FDA nod for updates to heart failure monitoring system

Patients can view their pulmonary artery pressure readings on their phone with the CardioMEMS updates, giving them a more active role in their care.

medtechdive.com2026-10-07

Why 2027 Medicare Advantage star ratings are expected to remain flat

Healthcare Finance News2026-10-07

STAT+: Why health AI pilots in Utah may be on a collision course with the FDA

In this edition of STAT's AIP Prognosis: Unresolved regulatory questions around Utah's AI sandbox, and more health AI news.

statnews.com2026-10-07

Cedarville Stories: From Class Project to FDA-Approved Medical Device

Cedarville University2026-10-07

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