Washington Updates: FY2026 — First Day, Fresh Questions
On October 1 — the first day of the new federal fiscal year — PYA's Martie Ross and Kathy Reep provided a timely update on federal policy developments shaping healthcare. They reviewed the latest actions from Congress and federal agencies, focusing on issues that have a direct impact on providers and healthcare organizations.
Key topics for discussion included:
Federal FY 2026 discretionary spending and government shutdown risk
Calendar Year 2026 Medicare sequestration status
Rural Health Transformation Program funding opportunity and deadlines
Congressional hearings on tax-exempt hospitals…
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