Politics

Why the Bourbon Industry Is Fighting the ‘Straight Bourbon’ Label Rules

Executive Summary Introduction Bourbon is a distinctive American whiskey with strong cultural associations tied to tradition, regional identity, and social drinking contexts. It is also one of the few spirits in the United States defined by federal standards of identity administered by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). While bourbon is often … Continue reading

Notable Paperwork Expansion Within the CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
Regulation

Notable Paperwork Expansion Within the CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published its Current Year (CY) 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and related policy updates on November 5. While the final rule spans a wide range of Medicare payment and operational policies, the information collection request associated with the Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program introduces a particularly … Continue reading