A raft of health business awaits Congress. What can pass?

The article focuses on the challenges facing healthcare legislation in the U.S. Congress for the remainder of the year, highlighting unresolved issues such as Medicare physician pay rates, artificial intelligence regulation, and health insurance prior authorizations. While Congress recently passed a...

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Publicado en:Modern Healthcare Vol. 56; no. 4; pp. 8 - 9
Autor principal: McAuliff, Michael
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: Crain Communications Inc. (MI) 4/13/2026
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      ab: The article focuses on the challenges facing healthcare legislation in the U.S. Congress for the remainder of the year, highlighting unresolved issues such as Medicare physician pay rates, artificial intelligence regulation, and health insurance prior authorizations. While Congress recently passed a government spending bill funding key health programs through December, major healthcare reforms are unlikely before the midterm elections due to partisan divisions and shifting legislative priorities. Some smaller initiatives, including hospital cybersecurity and Medicare Advantage regulations, may advance, but significant changes like overhauling Medicare reimbursement appear improbable until a potential lame-duck session after the elections. Additionally, ongoing disputes, such as Medicare coverage for skin substitutes, could influence post-election legislative discussions.
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