Two Tests for Hospitals: Flu Season and a New Congress
Summary
Hospital advisers say health systems should largely keep their 2027 budgets and plans in place after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress. President Donald Trump remains in office, and existing laws and scheduled policy changes still affect hospitals; state governments may also press hospitals on prices and affordability.Key Facts
- Democrats won enough seats in the midterm election to take control of both chambers of Congress.
- President Donald Trump remains in the White House, and his administration retains authority over federal regulations.
- The One Big Beautiful Bill Act remains law.
- Some Medicaid and Affordable Care Act provisions are scheduled to take effect on January 1, before the new Congress convenes.
- Advisers recommend that hospitals continue preparing for coverage disruptions, including identifying patients who may qualify for Medicaid.
- Scripps Health CEO Chris Van Gorder said Democrats lack the votes to override a presidential veto of major federal health care cuts.
- Health policy experts identified price transparency and pharmacy benefit manager reform as possible areas for bipartisan cooperation.
- A health system adviser said state governments may increase pressure on hospitals to limit price and premium increases.
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