(NPR) Beyond COVID-19: 4 Other Key Health Issues Congress Recently Addressed

Beyond COVID-19: 4 Other Key Health Issues Congress Recently Addressed








The nearly 5,600-page legislative package that Congress passed in December includes new laws regarding aid to rural hospitals, funds for training more physicians, modest improvements in mental health care parity, and medical bill transparency.



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Beyond COVID-19: 4 Other Key Health Issues Congress Recently Addressed





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The huge spending bill Congress passed last month included aid to rural hospitals, training for new doctors, new rules regarding mental health coverage and requirements for billing transparency.