Becker’s Hospital Review reported on how the U.S. House spending bill could affect the healthcare business: Here are some things to know, says Becker’s:
1. “The package would prevent the federal government from shifting funds to the risk corridor program.”
2. Along with two other taxes, the Health Insurance Tax would be frozen for a year. ”
3. “The ‘Cadillac tax’ will be frozen for two years.”
4. “The medical device tax will also be put on hold for two years.”
6. “The National Institutes for Health received a $2 billion budget boost. ”
8. “Planned Parenthood was not defunded.”
9. “The Independent Payment Advisory Board took a $15 million cut.”
