Federal Health Policy Update for October 9
The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government for October 3-9. Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. Please note that most HHS and other health care-related agencies have indicated that they will not be announcing new policies, publishing proposed regulations, or updating their web sites during the current federal government shutdown. Congress and the Shutdown Today the Senate voted on separate Democratic- and Republican-led continuing resolutions (CRs) for the seventh time but again was unable to reach the 60-vote majority needed to pass a measure. Once again, only three Democratic senators [...]