STAT+: What’s in the last-minute flurry of health care bills?

STAT PlusNewsletterD.C. Diagnosis What’s in the last-minute flurry of health care bills? You’re reading STAT’s D.C. Diagnosis newsletter Manage alerts for this article Email this article Share this article By John WilkersonJuly 23, 2026 Washington Correspondent John Wilkerson[email protected]John writes about the politics of health care, and he is the author of the twice-weekly D.C. Diagnosis newsletter. You can reach John on Signal at John_Wilkerson.07. You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and policy of health and medicine. Sign up here to receive it in your inbox on Tuesdays and Thursdays. In this announcement that HHS is on TikTok, Dr. Oz is represented by a stethoscope and RFK Jr. by a slab of red meat. Send news tips and your avatars to [email protected] or John_Wilkerson.07 on Signal.Advertisement A flurry of health care bills This is the last week that the House and Senate will be in session together until Sept. 14. Lawmakers are scrambling to get a lot done, including on health care. (Each chamber will be in session alone during a portion of that time.) STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus in-depth analysis, newsletters, premium events, and news alerts. Already have an account? Log in Monthly $39 Totals $468 per year $39/month Get Started Totals $468 per year Starter $30 for 3 months, then $399/year $30 for 3 months Get Started Then $399/year Annual $399 Save 15% $399/year Get Started Save 15% 11+ Users Custom Savings start at 25%! Request A Quote Request A Quote Savings start at 25%! 2-10 Users $300 Annually per user $300/year Get Started $300 Annually per user View All Plans To read the rest of this story subscribe to STAT+. Subscribe Log In Congress, Health insurance, hospitals, men and boys’ health, Policy, STAT+ Submit a correction requestReprints John Wilkerson Washington Correspondent John writes about the politics of health care, and he is the author of the twice-weekly D.C. Diagnosis newsletter. You can reach John on Signal at John_Wilkerson.07. Newsletter Understand how science, health policy, and medicine shape the world every day Recommended D.C. Diagnosis July 21, 2026 STAT Plus: Rare disease drugmakers try to avoid Trump price cuts D.C. Diagnosis July 9, 2026 STAT Plus: FDA finalists under review Advertisement D.C. Diagnosis July 7, 2026 STAT Plus: The crumbling employer-based health insurance system D.C. Diagnosis July 2, 2026 STAT Plus: What does DeGette’s loss mean for pharma? D.C. Diagnosis June 23, 2026 STAT Plus: Exclusive: Mystery man gets experimental GLP-1 Subscriber Picks