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Healthcare Authority Newsletter - March 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has doubled its nursing home staffing campaign funding to $200 million. The newsletter also highlights state encouragement for ACA signups, physicians forming IPAs, increased healthcare IT and cybersecurity investments, a report urging reform of private equity investment in healthcare, and CMS's efforts to leverage AI for Medicare beneficiaries.

FTC Creates Healthcare Task Force

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has established an internal Healthcare Task Force to enhance enforcement and policy efforts related to competitive and affordable healthcare. The task force aims to improve knowledge sharing, identify emerging issues like AI in healthcare, and expand inter-agency collaboration.

CDC Solicitation of Nominations for Mine Safety and Health Research Advisory Committee

The CDC is soliciting nominations for membership on the Mine Safety and Health Research Advisory Committee (MSHRAC). The committee consists of 10 experts in mining safety and health research and practice. Nominations are due by April 22, 2026.

CMS Seeks Letters of Intent for Medicare Lifestyle Intervention Funding

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking letters of intent for the MAHA ELEVATE Model, a new funding opportunity to pilot lifestyle interventions within Original Medicare. Approximately $100 million will be awarded over three years to 30 cooperative agreements, with letters of intent due by April 10, 2026.

EU Privacy Regulators Issue Opinion on Proposed Biotech Act

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) issued a joint opinion on the proposed EU Biotech Act. The opinion supports the act's goals but calls for clarification on GDPR compliance, data processing, consent, AI obligations, and data retention for clinical trials involving medicinal products.