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The Opioid Crisis: What is the Government Doing About It? Part 2 – Improvements with Data Reporting, Collection and Analysis

This blog series is devoted to better understanding the efforts our Federal government is undertaking to combat the opioid epidemic in America. Earlier this year, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a five-part strategy that will be … Continue reading

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CMS Proposes Improvements in Managing the Medicaid program in Partnership with States

The Medicaid Review Process and Approval times are at the forefront of CMS effort to “implement changes resulting in faster processing of state requests to make program or benefit changes to their Medicaid program through the state plan amendment (SPA) … Continue reading

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USCIS Releases Improvements to E-Verify System

After gathering feedback and extensive testing, USCIS has unveiled an updated and modernized E-Verify system to improve the user experience, efficiency, and reduce errors. Enhanced features include: Expanded helper text and visuals; Real-time feedback on errors; Auto-scroll feature that takes … Continue reading

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NASAA backs FINRA proposal to incentivize payment of arb awards, offers improvements

By John M. Jascob, J.D., LL.M. NASAA has offered support for a FINRA proposal that would use FINRA’s Membership Application Program to incentivize the timely payment of arbitration awards. NASAA believes that the proposed rule amendments represent a positive step … Continue reading

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Washington Must Act on Much Needed Improvements to Freight Rail Policies

Now is the time to improve the outdated rules at the Surface Transportation Board to make a fairer economic regulatory framework and strengthen the nation’s freight rail system. For decades, the railroads have vehemently opposed any manner of change proposed … Continue reading

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