Michael McAuliff

1 week ago | modernhealthcare.com | Michael McAuliff

Senate Republicans have a bright idea that would let them extend trillions of dollars in tax cuts at zero cost, on paper at least. Democrats want in. In a bid to quiet discomfort about massive healthcare cuts, Senate GOP leaders declared that extending the tax cuts from President Donald Trump's first term wouldn't add to the budget deficit under a novel assumption that because they are still law for the remainder of the year, they will always be law.

2 weeks ago | modernhealthcare.com | Michael McAuliff

Congress paved the way for deep cuts in healthcare spending as part of an effort to extend expiring tax cuts on Thursday. The House voted 216-214 to adopt the final version of the fiscal 2026 budget resolution, with GOP Reps. Thomas Massie (Ky.) and Victoria Spartz (Ind.) joining the Democratic minority in opposition. This followed a Senate vote to approve the budget on Monday and a House vote in February on the lower chamber's first draft of the measure.

2 weeks ago | modernhealthcare.com | Michael McAuliff

Breadcrumb Home Politics & Policy April 09, 2025 08:09 PM Tweet Share Share Email More Reprints Print Getty Images House Republican Conference Chairman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn).

2 weeks ago | modernhealthcare.com | Michael McAuliff

Breadcrumb Home Politics & Policy April 07, 2025 11:53 AM 2 hours ago More Tweet Share Share Email Reprints Print Michael McAuliff Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives Nominations close April 7, 2025.

3 weeks ago | modernhealthcare.com | Michael McAuliff

Breadcrumb Home Politics & Policy April 03, 2025 12:08 PM Tweet Share Share Email More Reprints Print Getty Images Dr. Mehmet Oz The Senate on Thursday advanced the confirmation of former television host Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the nation's largest healthcare agencies by serving as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.