House Republicans are facing immediate pushback on their Budget Resolution that seeks more than $880 billion in cuts. Even if Republicans make all non healthcare-related cuts, they will still need to find $600 billion in additional savings, leaving Medicaid vulnerable.

Anger from stakeholders was immediate, and some Republican lawmakers have already asked House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) not to advance Energy and Commerce Committee cuts. House Republicans now face the daunting task of crafting a reconciliation bill that would survive the Senate, while still delivering on the President’s priorities. Read more at Healthcare Dive and The New York Times.

A government shutdown could be on the horizon as Congressional lawmakers spar over funding bill provisions. The current continuing resolution (CR) extends government funding through March 14, and some health flexibilities – like telehealth and Hospital at Home extenders – through March 31. Congressional disagreements on whether to include conditions to prevent President Trump from withholding appropriated funding could stymy a final CR, leading to a shutdown. Read more at Politico and Forbes.