The US House of Representatives passed its One Big Beautiful Bill Act on May 22, 2025 (the Act), but nonprofit health systems may not find much about the Act that’s attractive. If passed by the US Senate and signed into law, the Act would threaten already thin operating margins at nonprofit hospitals and health systems by expanding the executive compensation excise tax, taxing parking, and similar employee benefits.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act Has Compensation & Benefits Impacts for Nonprofit Health Systems

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