William Rivera

Celebrating Achievements of an Innovative Physician-Scientist, Dedicated Philanthropic Family, Groundbreaking Pediatric Physician and Leading Transplant Surgeon American Liver Foundation’s (ALF) National Legacy Gala will be held Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Gotham Hall in New York City honoring those who have made significant contributions to the liver community.

In this week’s Health Policy Round-Up, ALF shares the most up to date news happening in Washington DC. The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) was reintroduced in the House this week, joining its companion bill in the Senate and giving the legislation full, bicameral momentum.

In this week’s Health Policy Round-Up, ALF shares the most up to date news happening in Washington DC. Today, the House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill in a vote of 218 to 214. The bill includes cuts to health care and nutrition programs, like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the bill could lead to significant coverage losses and increased healthcare costs.