Earlier this month, efforts were made once again to repeal the medical device tax under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The medical tax is unpopular for both Republicans and Democrats and in June the US House of Representatives passed a bill called Protect Medical Innovation Act in a 280-140 vote. The original tax (created in 2010) would provide a 2.3% tax on the price of a medical device. Many were hoping that this tax would provide the United States with $30 million in revenue.

Although many are hoping to get rid of this tax, the bill will be facing an up hill battle as the White House has announced that it will veto the bill.

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