Commonwealth Fund October 31, 2024
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A Supreme Court decision says courts need no longer defer to the subject-matter expertise of federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, when interpreting federal law
The Loper Bright vs. Raimondo decision increases the influence of amicus briefs — documents filed by parties who are invested in a case but not directly involved
Regulations are a fundamental part of health policy. Congress legislates in broad terms and agencies fill in technical details on myriad issues, from how Medicaid eligibility is determined to how Medicare providers are paid to how new drugs are approved for market. A recent Supreme Court decision, Loper Bright v. Raimondo, changes the balance of power between courts and federal agencies when...
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