Healthcare IT News January 20, 2026
ATA says the proposed FY26 funding package released by the House Appropriations Committee ensures continued access to patient services through critical telehealth provisions.
Proposals for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the draft funding package released Tuesday by the U.S. House of Representatives include extending Medicare telehealth flexibilities through December 31, 2027, and a five-year extension of the hospital-at-home program through September 30, 2030.
The proposed legislation would also boost funding for biomedical research and provide grants to increase rural telehealth opportunities for veterans.
WHY IT MATTERS
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, also known as the “minibus,” includes three bills for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
Healthcare stakeholders are optimistic that the bipartisan...
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