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Leslie Small

Leslie Small

Verified

Managing Editor, AIS Health

Downingtown

Biography

Leslie Small is an editor for FierceHealthcare. Before joining Fierce, she worked as an editor for newspapers in Steamboat Springs, Colo.; Staunton, Va.; and the Delaware County Daily Times in her native suburban Philadelphia. She holds a B.A. in journalism and political science from Penn State University and is an avid—if sometimes tortured—Philly sports fan. She enjoys exploring new places, trying new restaurants, visiting museums, reading, hiking and pretending to be a good snowboarder.

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Total articles 1116

  • Newest HHS Staff Cuts Could Stymie CMS Health Plan Oversight

    By Leslie Small Verified| Citeline Verified Newest HHS Staff Cuts Could Stymie CMS Health Plan Oversight A former CMS manager worries casework and other necessary functions could suffer as a result of the 300 staff cuts at the agency that are part of a massive HHS restructuring. How will the latest layoffs impact CMS? (Shutterstock)

    By Leslie Small Verified · Citeline

    Mar. 28, 2025

  • Health Insurers May Sue if CMS Finalizes Obesity Drug Coverage Expansion

    By Leslie Small Verified| Citeline Verified Health Insurers May Sue if CMS Finalizes Obesity Drug Coverage ExpansionInsurance companies and others warned that CMS could be sued over its reinterpretation of existing law expanding coverage of GLP-1s for obesity treatment. GLP-1s like Ozempic could be covered by Medicare for the treatment of obesity. (Shutterstock)

    By Leslie Small Verified · Citeline

    Mar. 11, 2025

  • Congress Can, But Likely Will Not, End Part D Stabilization Demo

    By Leslie Small Verified| Citeline Verified Congress Can, But Likely Will Not, End Part D Stabilization DemoCongress may be empowered to change the Part D stabilization demo, but a health policy expert said CMS is more likely to repeal, adjust or replace the program. Will Congress or CMS adjust the Part D stabilization demo? (Shutterstock)

    By Leslie Small Verified · Citeline

    Feb. 17, 2025

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AIS Health