“With the clock ticking on the current stop-gap bill that funds the federal government through Feb. 8, Congress is steeling itself to consider another must-pass budget bill. And, once again, healthcare could be caught in the crosshairs.”
“…But the future of a host of other programs remains unsettled. Among them, funding for the nation’s 1,400 community health centers and a delay on capping Medicare coverage of physical and outpatient therapy.”
“The specific provisions behind these initiatives expired last fall. Advocates now are pressing lawmakers (PDF) to keep them operational by including language in the broader spending bill that must pass next week to prevent another government shutdown.”
“…but program advocates say they have real-life implications for many of the nation’s neediest patients. For them, the congressional delay is causing concern. Here are some things you should know…” Read the full article here.
Source: Stalled health programs await a green light on the Hill – By Shefali Luthra, February 5, 2018. FierceHealthcare.
