Policy & Regulation Today - October 9, 2026

Daily policy & regulation roundup: 6 stories curated October 9, 2026. Lead: Texas Clinics Settle False COVID-19 Billing Claims For $20M.

The latest in policy & regulation: 6 developments from the past day, tracked and curated by the HealthTech Cube news desk. The lead story: Texas Clinics Settle False COVID-19 Billing Claims For $20M.

Texas Clinics Settle False COVID-19 Billing Claims For $20M

Law3602026-10-09

Most Medicare Advantage drug plan enrollees in high-quality plans, US government says

Reuters2026-10-08

Clover Health Medicare Advantage PPO Plans Earn 5 Star Rating for 2027

The Manila Times2026-10-08

CMS: About 71% of MAPD plan enrollees in coverage with four or more stars for 2027

Fierce Healthcare2026-10-08

Alignment Healthcare Earns 4 Stars or Higher for Six of Seven Eligible Medicare Advantage Contracts in CMS 2027 Star Ratings

The Manila Times2026-10-08

Can AI Pass the Doctor Test? FDA Considers Physician-Inspired Evaluation of GenAI Devices and Other Regulatory Measures

JDSupra2026-10-08

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