Policy & Regulation Today - October 17, 2026

Daily policy & regulation roundup: 6 stories curated October 17, 2026. Lead: CMS issues provider directory, PBM transparency rule.

The latest in policy & regulation: 6 developments from the past day, tracked and curated by the HealthTech Cube news desk. The lead story: CMS issues provider directory, PBM transparency rule.

CMS issues provider directory, PBM transparency rule

Modern Healthcare2026-10-16

This Week at FDA: HHS staff assessments raise concerns, former FDA chiefs criticize DOGE, and more

RAPS2026-10-16

Brokers Sue CMS Over Moratorium On ACA Registration

Law3602026-10-16

fda approved weight loss drug 2019

BusinessWorld Online2026-10-16

Local health insurance broker highlights changes coming to Medicare, healthcare policies in 2027

Littleton Independent2026-10-16

Medicare’s MIPS program: 10 years, 200 hours a year and a 1% tip

Medical Economics2026-10-16

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