Congress is staring down a fast-approaching Sept. 30 government funding deadline. For hospitals and health systems, the outcome could shape years of strategy and operations.

House Republicans are preparing to introduce a short-term continuing resolution to keep the government open through Nov. 20, but Democrats are warning they won’t support any deal that omits key healthcare provisions, according to Politico. Chief among them: an extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, which are set to expire at the end of 2025. 

The tax credit debate is one of several healthcare issues expected to factor into the coming negotiations. HHS is also  advancing a series of regulatory changes, including site-neutral payment reforms and a proposed 340B rebate pilot, that could reshap

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