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Azar wrote in his resignation letter that the Trump administration's accomplishments were tarnished by the Capitol riot.
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Healthcare groups criticized CMS for giving them just a few weeks to review and comment on the proposed rule and excluding Medicare Advantage plans from the requirements. The changes will phase in from 2023 through 2024.
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