Physician groups file brief against Medicaid frailty limits
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On October 27, 2026, the American Medical Association and the Maryland State Medical Society, with seven national physician groups, said they filed an amicus brief in Taylor v. Kennedy. It argues CMS exceeded its authority by narrowing the medical frailty exemption and asks the court to vacate the challenged provisions.
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FQHC Talent. (2026, October 27). Physician groups file brief against Medicaid frailty limits. Source: American Medical Association (press release, October 27, 2026). Retrieved November 11, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/ama-medchi-amicus-taylor-v-kennedy-medical-frailty-october-2026