Health Care Policy in the Lame Duck: What Congress should and shouldn’t do as the 117th Congress comes to an end

As the 117th Congress ends, much focus is already on the make-up and agenda for the 118th Congress. However, there are several key health policy changes that will likely be considered in the current lame-duck session as part of a larger appropriations measure. Current appropriations are set to expire on December 16th. This policy brief will analyze which policies will likely be considered and how policymakers should or should not address these issues.