US House Votes To Delay Device Tax For Two Years As Part Of Budget Deal

The US House of Representatives agreed Jan.18 to delay implementation of the medical device excise tax for another two years, until January 2020. The delay is part of a continuing resolution to fund the government until Feb. 16, and support the Children's Health Insurance Program for six more years. Industry groups are jubilant at the tax reprieve, but the budget plan also needs Senate approval.