With half of Congress’ August recess remaining, all eyes in Washington have turned toward a chaotic September schedule that will require final action on federal appropriations or stopgap funding by Sept. 30 to avert a government shutdown.
Also looming: Sept. 30 deadlines to stop an $8 billion cut to Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments, reauthorize a sweeping pandemic preparedness bill, renew opioid use disorder services, and continue other expiring health programs.
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