BREAKING: As Congress Rushes to Recess, Healthcare Issues Hang in the Balance
Healthcare Innovation December 17, 2024
National healthcare associations spoke out as Congress struggled to complete its last-minute CR
Even as members of Congress prepare for their holiday recess, policy issues are continuing to be hashed out, with the hours left to legislators running out; among the issues being resolved at this late moment are questions around the extension of telehealth flexibilities, alternative payment model reimbursement levels, and managed care prior authorization regulations.
As has become a routine element of Congressional operations, the U.S. federal government is being funded through Continuing Resolution (CR) appropriations rather than longer-term budgeting. On Thursday evening, December 17, leaders of associations representing medical groups issued statements about what was in the CR at the moment. And, it is important to note,...