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.
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