Morning Headlines 1/5/26
DEA Extends Telemedicine Flexibilities to Ensure Continued Access to Care
The Drug Enforcement Administration extends telehealth flexibility in the prescribing of controlled substances through December 31, 2026.
California-Based Health Tech Company Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Population health technology vendor Clint shuts down and files Chapter 7 bankruptcy, citing insufficient cash to make payroll and pay creditors.
Federal judge allows HHS to share Medicaid data with ICE
A federal judge in California rules that HHS can share Medicaid data with ICE, with limits remaining in place on what can be shared and used.

The news about AHRQ is very unfortunate. The AHRQ staff were always excellent to collaborate with. They had an impressive…