WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. We, the undersigned organizations, have substantial expertise in peer support practice and policy, including the development, implementation, and advancement of peer support across healthcare systems. We urge the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to remove the term "peer support" from the proposed HCPCS code G  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services ATTN: CMS-1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Sch  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Cook Political Report: Alaska Gubernatorial Race Moves to "Toss Up" Sep 18, 2026 Cook Political Report has shifted its rating for Alaska's gubernatorial race to "Toss Up," spotlighting how Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (JKT) is "opening up an advantage" with new polling showing him "winning independent voters by 34 points." JKT continues to run a strong campaign focused on bringing change and progress fro  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sep 18, 2026 ONE YEAR LATER: GOP's Toxic, "Broadly Unpopular" Vote to Spike Health Care Costs "Drags Down" Republican Senate Candidates as Midterms Approach The New York Times: "More people who lost coverage after congressional Republicans ended enhanced federal subsidies are now seeking care in emergency rooms and unable to pay bills" Axios: "Health care has long been a weakness fo  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 20 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Employ Older Workers Week 2026 * WHEREAS, older workers play an increasingly important role in maintaining Alaska's economy and leadership in the global marketplace, by adding depth in perspective, social networks, and talent; and WHEREAS, seniors represent a growing percentage of the State's population with many working past retirement age, and becoming an increasingly important segment of ou  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13314) on Sept. 17, 2026, by public finance analyst Victoria M. Martinez: * * * The IRS Direct File Program The IRS Direct File (DF) program provided certain taxpayers with the option of electronically filing (e-filing) their federal tax return through a free, secure portal on the IRS website during the 2024 and 2025 filing seasons. The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) su  more