Details of the Proposed Legislation
Majority Leader John Thune announced that the Senate will conduct a second vote on September 30 regarding a House-passed continuing resolution designed to maintain federal government operations through November 21,…
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What You Should Know:
– The U.S. healthcare landscape is facing a transformative moment with the signing of H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), into law on July 4. This…
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Table of Contents
Bill Signing Overview
House Vote Details and Opposition
Massive Healthcare Cuts and Coverage Loss
Industry Response and Criticism
Financial Impact and Debt Concerns
Political Maneuvering and Pressure Tactics
Legislative Process and Timeline
Future Implications for Healthcare
Bill Signing Overview
President Donald…
GOP Lawmakers Challenge Party Leadership Over Healthcare Funding
Sixteen House Republicans have drawn a line in the sand, warning their party’s leadership that they “cannot support” the Senate’s reconciliation bill due to what they consider…
Critical Financial Crisis Threatens Rural Healthcare Access
Hundreds of rural hospitals across America stand on the precipice of financial collapse, with healthcare funding cuts and coverage eligibility changes in the recently passed House reconciliation package…
The American healthcare system faces an unprecedented crisis as proposed changes to federal health institutions create what the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) calls “an existential threat” to biomedical research, medical schools, and…
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What You Should Know:
– As discussions around significant federal budget changes continue, a new report from One Fair Wage details the potentially severe consequences of proposed Medicaid cuts for low-wage restaurant and tipped workers.
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CMS Halts State Program Funding
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced plans to significantly reduce Medicaid funding by ending federal matching for state health programs. In a letter sent to states…
The Looming Financial Crisis
Hospitals in states that expanded Medicaid eligibility face a potential $80 billion loss in 2026 due to proposed funding cuts under the Trump administration. According to analysis from the Urban Institute…
