Federal Policy
CMS Announces Healthcare Advisory Committee Virtual Meetings for FY 2026-2027
CMS has announced virtual public meetings of the Healthcare Advisory Committee (HAC) for fiscal year 2026-2027. The Committee advises the HHS Secretary and CMS Administrator on healthcare system improvements consistent with the Executive Order establishing the President's Make American Healthy Again Commission. The meetings are open to public participation. The announcement provides stakeholders advance notice of opportunities to observe federal healthcare policy deliberations.
Why it mattersThe Committee's advice may shape CMS policy across Medicaid programs, including managed care, so observing these meetings gives stakeholders early visibility into potential policy directions.