Welcome back, friends. While the next stretch likely won’t have the drama of the American Health Care Act (AHCA), there will be plenty happening. There are deadlines that require decisive action on behalf of stakeholders and the Administration. Below is our forecast of the most pressing issues and opportunities. Beyond what’s directly related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), we have keeping the federal government’s lights on, insurers’ decision points on staying in the Marketplace, and the looming lawsuit House v. Price. Let’s also not forget the health care minibus. The minibus includes all the health care extenders left behind from the Medicare and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), opening the door for further policy discussions, such as the Senate Finance Committee’s chronic care initiative. The User Fee Acts should move this work period as well. Lots to talk about.