NAIC Modernizes Market Conduct Regulation for AI and New Models

The NAIC has established a new Working Group to modernize market conduct regulation, focusing on the impact of artificial intelligence and new distribution models. This initiative aims to ensure the regulatory framework remains effective in protecting policyholders while adapting to technological advancements in the insurance industry.

CMS Launches ASPIRE Model for Medicaid Children's Care

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched the ASPIRE model to improve care coordination for Medicaid children and families. The AMA welcomed the initiative, which aims to connect physicians with broader networks and support better management of chronic conditions for vulnerable populations.

ISO 20022: Removal of Unstructured Addresses by November 2026

SWIFT has announced that unstructured postal addresses will be removed from ISO 20022 payment messages by November 2026. This change, driven by community request, aims to improve data quality, enable greater automation, and enhance compliance screening in cross-border payments.

Iowa Board of Pharmacy Newsletter: Rule Review and PMP Changes

The April 2025 Pharma Phacts newsletter from the Iowa Board of Pharmacy details ongoing administrative rule reviews mandated by Executive Order 10. Two chapters have been republished under Amended Notices of Intended Action following public comment, with a comment period closing March 25, 2025. The newsletter also notes the Board of Pharmacy rules are moving to Agency ID 481 under the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL).

Iowa Board of Pharmacy Newsletter: Rule Delays, MPJE Update, New Board Members

The Iowa Board of Pharmacy announced a 70-day administrative delay for adopted rules that would have rescinded and created new chapters in the Iowa Administrative Code. Despite this delay, the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) content will reflect the new rules effective August 1, 2025, to prepare new graduates and out-of-state pharmacists for eventual implementation.

Iowa Board of Pharmacy Newsletter October 2025

The Iowa Board of Pharmacy newsletter for October 2025 announces new board members and updates on expanded authority for statewide protocol development. It also details changes to business license application processes allowing retention of existing license numbers and notes that Long-Term Care Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities no longer require CSA registration.

Iowa Board of Pharmacy Adopts UMPJE Exam, Updates PMP Access

The Iowa Board of Pharmacy announced the adoption of the Uniform Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam (UMPJE) effective April 1, 2026, and updated access policies for its Prescription Management Program (PMP). Pharmacist access to the Rx Management tool is now restricted to those with a DEA registration number, and data submissions missing a prescriber's DEA number will be flagged as errors.

BaFin Fines Schaeffler AG for MAR Violation

Germany's BaFin has fined Schaeffler AG €180,000 for violating Article 17(1) of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) by failing to disclose inside information. The company has the right to appeal the decision.

BaFin Fines Schaeffler AG for Market Abuse Regulation Violation

BaFin has imposed an administrative fine of 180,000 euros on Schaeffler AG for violating the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) by failing to disclose inside information. The company has the right to appeal this decision.

Yeh v. Belkin International, Inc. - Other Fraud

A new civil case, Yeh v. Belkin International, Inc., was filed on January 26, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a claim of 'Other Fraud' and is assigned to Judge Trina L. Thompson.