PBM, telehealth, hospital-at-home measures clear Congress
February 03, 2026
Michael McAuliff
After more than two years of trying, Congress finally passed significant healthcare legislation Tuesday featuring new rules on pharmacy benefit managers and a measure of certainty for telehealth and hospital-at-home providers.
The legislation funds most of the federal government, including the Health and Human Services Department, and provides $4.6 billion for community health centers this year.
Passage was delayed last week after Senate Democrats concerned over immigration enforcement insisted on changes to the portion of the bill funding the Homeland Security Department, overshadowing the significant healthcare measures.
The House voted 217-214 to approve the legislation Tuesday after the Senate passed it Friday. President Donald Trump later signed the bill into law, ending the partial federal government shutdown that started Saturday.
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