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April 8, 2025

Congress Navigates Budget Reconciliation Debate
Congress stands at a crossroads as the budget reconciliation debate turns back to the House following Senate passage of a novel approach to the entire process late last week.
 

Mehmet Oz, MD, Confirmed as CMS Administrator
The Senate has confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
 

Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Updates
While the fiscal year 2026 appropriations process is on hold amid budget negotiations, KHA staff have begun outreach to the Kansas Congressional Delegation offices for updates on their request forms.