MedCity News January 21, 2026
This week, Congress reached a bipartisan healthcare deal as part of a larger $1.2 trillion spending bill, combining funding increases, policy reforms and program extensions. The proposal maintains key programs like CMS coverage for telehealth and hospital-at-home care, but stops short of renewing enhanced ACA premium tax credits.
Congress reached a bipartisan agreement this week on a healthcare funding and policy package included in a larger $1.2 trillion spending bill aimed at averting a government shutdown. The package includes a mix of funding proposals, policy reforms and program extensions designed to support healthcare providers and public health.
Below are seven things to know about the proposal.
— The bill provides roughly $116 billion in funding for HHS through fiscal year 2026....
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