House Republicans will introduce or consider several bills next month that are in line with the Bush administration’s healthcare agenda, according to The Hill. One bill on health savings accounts would give tax incentives to those who purchase high-deductible plans, a tax credit to those with low income, and increase the yearly maximum contributions to HSAs. Another bill would make HSAs available to seniors. The House will also debate a bill on healthcare information technology sponsored by Nancy Johnson (R-Conn.), chair of the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee. Johnson’s bill is expected to face little opposition from House Democrats and has a chance of passing. Another bill would require hospitals and physicians to publicly post prices, and House Republicans may introduce legislation to cap jury awards in medical malpractice cases and create association health plans. Read the article in The Hill.
