Policy and Legislation
Passage in the Senate appears unlikely, with the GOP favoring a slimmer, $500 billion package.
The news could affect the economy, health systems' financial well-being and throw upcoming presidential debates into question.
The American Hospital Association said it would continue to seek a permanent solution, including loan forgiveness.
Biden was largely successful in framing Trump as ineffective in both his handling of the virus and his lack of a plan to replace the ACA.
The American Telemedicine Association's comments focused on expanding telehealth access, changes to remote monitoring services, and the provision of telehealth in federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics.
Republicans have yet to pass a plan that would replace the ACA or cover individuals with preexisting conditions.
The remaining federal payments are being used to lower individual ACA plans by an average of 1% statewide for 2021.
Barrett has been critical of past Supreme Court decisions upholding the ACA.
They want the Inspector General to look into reports that millions went to defense contractors for "jet engine parts, body armor and dress uniforms."
The FDA will oversee the importation of prescription medications from Canada that are labeled for use in the U.S.