Health-Care Bill Failure Triggers Renewed Search For Device Tax Repeal Option

The early morning failure of a "skinny repeal" health care bill on July 28 caused by the defection of Republican Sens. John McCain, Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins was also a setback for device lobbyists, as the bill contained an extended delay of the device tax until Dec. 31, 2020. But with the Obamacare repeal effort over for now, there may be quicker action on another top industry priority –passage of FDA user-fee reauthorization.

A failed last-ditch effort in the Senate by Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kent., to get his party to accept a "skinny repeal" version of a GOP health care bill early on July 28 could also spell the end of industry's chances to win a device tax repeal or delay this year – unless they can find another legislative vehicle.

But the at least temporary pause in the Senate's focus on health-care reform provides the opportunity for another industry-favored bill...

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