Modern Healthcare February 9, 2018
Congress’ long-awaited budget deal, passed before dawn last Friday, serves as the most significant piece of healthcare legislation since President Donald Trump took office.
The extensive healthcare package, hammered out largely behind closed doors in the Senate, in many ways took Washington by surprise. Among its provisions were an extra four years of funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program, a repeal of the Affordable Care Act’s Independent Payment Advisory Board, and a provision to accelerate the closure of what’s known as the Medicare Part D “donut hole” for seniors.
THE TAKEAWAY
The Bipartisan Budget Act, passed early Friday following a short-lived government shutdown, includes the most significant health legislation since the 21st Century Cures Act.
The overall deal—called the...
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