Extenders, DSH Cut Delay, Provider Relief Interest Cut, PRV Ride On CR

Congress is expected to soon send to the president a continuing resolution to fund the government through Dec. 11 that also includes funding extensions for several Medicare and Medicaid programs, a delay in cuts to Medicaid disproportionate share hospitals, and an extension for repayment and lowered interest for certain COVID-19 provider relief payments, among other health care riders. The continuing resolution passed by the House Tuesday evening (Sept. 23) and expected to soon clear the Senate also clarifies that drugs...