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Federal spending plan: Follow the money to find winners in health care

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Congress approves a Medicare telehealth extension, community health center spending and more, ending the partial shutdown.

The nation’s latest federal spending plan includes billions for health care issues. The legislation, approved by Congress and signed by President Donald J. Trump on Feb. 3, 2026, includes provisions affecting telehealth, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms, rural health care spending and more. Exact details about the bill, known as Congressional Bill H.R. 7148, and its programs and expenditures are expected to emerge in the coming days.

For physicians who want to follow the money, here are some key winners from the legislation.

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