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Government · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on October 2, 2026 that health care added 17,000 jobs in September, against a 12-month average of 33,000. Ambulatory care added 13,000 jobs and hospitals 12,000, while nursing and residential care lost 9,000.
Government · Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
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On August 8, 2026, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program reported a data breach affecting 184,914 Massachusetts residents to the state. The state's breach report lists Social Security numbers, medical records and driver's license numbers.
News · North Carolina Health News
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On September 8, 2026, North Carolina Health News reported that NCDHHS had not told the three network leads which Healthy Opportunities services the $25 million restart would fund, or when.
California Supreme Court filing S298916
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The California Medical Association and the California Association of Health Plans asked the California Supreme Court on October 1, 2026 to block SB 125, the new MCO tax law. They say it breaks Proposition 35 and want a compliant tax sent to CMS by December 31.
CMSP Governing Board
CMSP staff asked its Governing Board on October 5, 2026 to give final approval to cuts starting January 1, 2027, including emergency-only coverage for undocumented adults.
Government · CMS MLN Matters MM14468
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For dates of service from October 1, 2026, CMS requires FQHCs and rural health clinics to bill the individual CPT or HCPCS code for each distant-site telehealth service instead of G2025.
Government · Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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On September 25, 2026, CMS amended Hawaii's QUEST Integration waiver to match the 2025 federal Medicaid law.
Government · MassHealth
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On September 14, 2026, MassHealth posted its 2028–2032 waiver request, which seeks authority to pay hospitals if it removes 340B retail pharmacy margin from managed care payments.
NC Newsline
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On October 1, 2026, about 14,000 North Carolinians admitted for humanitarian reasons lose full Medicaid coverage, as NC Newsline reported.
Government · North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
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On September 30, 2026, North Carolina's health and IT departments opened the Rural Health Innovation Fund to primary care providers, federally qualified health centers and community health centers.
Government · Oregon Health Authority
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Oregon Health Authority's fall notice schedule sends about 100,000 Healthier Oregon members in CCOs a first notice in October 2026 that they move to OHP Open Card on January 1, 2027.
Government · Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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On September 25, 2026, CMS amended Utah's Medicaid Reform waiver to match the 2025 federal Medicaid law.
Government · Washington State Health Care Authority
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On September 30, 2026, a federal court blocked the October 1 Apple Health cutoff for Washington noncitizens who receive Supplemental Security Income.
Government · Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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On July 28, 2026, CMS said its Medicaid Fraud War Room, launched April 23, has acted against 50 high-risk providers.
Government · Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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CMS opened its Medicare Part D 340B claims repository on October 1, 2026, for voluntary submissions from covered entities or their administrators.
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