Summary
Congress is working on a bipartisan health care package that aims to change how pharmacy benefit managers and hospitals operate. The package does not include extended subsidies for the Affordable Care Act, but it may lower drug prices and ensure funding for community health centers and Medicare telehealth.
Key Facts
- Congress is preparing a health care package with support from both major political parties.
- The package plans to change pharmacy benefit managers' business practices.
- There are new rules proposed for hospital billing for outpatient services.
- The package will not include extended subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
- Senators are trying to negotiate separately on extending these health care subsidies.
- The package aims to lower drug prices and improve Medicare spending transparency.
- The package includes funding for community health centers and Medicare telehealth.
- If the agreement holds, it may be voted on with the next government spending package.
