WASHINGTON β The Biden administration’s plan to end the public health emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic will set off a whirlwind of changes related to telehealth, Medicaid, pharmaceuticals and other priorities.
Many Republicans have said the May 11 end date announced on Monday isn’t soon enough, with the House this week voting on a bill to reverse that and three other pandemic policies immediately. Democrats said time is needed to weigh what flexibilities and funding may need to continue.
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