On March 21, 2024, the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a hearing on Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation of laboratory developed tests (LDTs) and the impact of FDA’s proposed rule on patient access.
On March 20, 2024, the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a markup of 19 health care bills. These bills included legislation to create, reauthorize, or make changes to several programs designed to improve understanding and care of various diseases and conditions.
On March 20, 2024, the House Energy and Commerce Committee held a markup of 17 health care bills. These bills included legislation to create, reauthorize, or make changes to several programs designed to improve understanding and care of various diseases and conditions.
On March 12, 2024, the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing entitled “Enhancing Access to Care at Home in Rural and Underserved Communities.” The hearing focused on solutions to increase access to telehealth in rural areas.
On March 11, 2024, the Administration released its FY 2025 budget request. For the Department of Health and Human Services, the President is requesting a 1.7% increase in funding, or $2.2 billion. Most of these requests cannot happen without Congressional action – so this budget can be considered a road map for the election and beyond.
