Federal Health Policy Update for June 19

The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government for June 13-19.  Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. Congress The Senate Finance Committee The Senate Finance Committee has released its portion of the FY 2025 budget reconciliation bill.  Major proposals include: A freeze on the size of Medicaid provider taxes, phased down reductions of current taxes toward a new, lower limit for many states, and new terms under which provider taxes can be approved. New limits on the use of Medicaid state directed payments so they eventually will not exceed 100 [...]