Congress kicks off 2026
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In our first Healthcare Preview podcast of 2026, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Julia Grabo to discuss what healthcare issues Congress is focused on as the second session of the 119th Congress begins.
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Healthcare in Congress: Where we stand and looking ahead
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This week in the Breakroom, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Erin Fuller to recap congressional debates in both chambers on healthcare affordability and the future of the Advanced Premium Tax Credits, and how these developments could shape the outlook for 2026 on Capitol Hill.
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Republicans try to find consensus on healthcare
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In this week's Healthcare Preview, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Julia Grabo to discuss what they are watching on the House floor this week.
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Implications of ACCESS and TEMPO
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This week in the Breakroom, Simeon Niles and Parashar Patel join Maddie News to discuss the recently announced CMS ACCESS model and FDA TEMPO pilot, and what digital health companies should keep in mind when assessing participation.
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Congress’ ongoing APTC debate
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In this week’s Healthcare Preview, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Erin Fuller to discuss what Congress is up to this week amidst ongoing debates to address the soon-to-be expiring enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits.
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CMS releases CY 2026 OPPS final rule
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This week in the Breakroom, Deborah Godes and Marla Kugel join Julia Grabo to explore key policies in the recently released CY 2026 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Service Center Payment System final rule.
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Congress returns from Thanksgiving
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In this week's Healthcare Preview podcast, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Maddie News to discuss the congressional calendar for this week and the rest of the year, including upcoming suspensions and hearings, and ongoing discussions of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits.
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Trump's potential plan for healthcare subsidies
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In this week's Healthcare Preview, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Erin Fuller to recap last week's congressional discussions on healthcare affordability and break down new reports of a White House health policy plan to address the soon-to-be expiring advanced premium tax credits.
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Implementation update: OBBBA
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Today in the Health Policy Breakroom, Katie Waldo and Kayla Holgash join Julia Grabo to discuss recent actions around implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's (OBBBA's) provider tax provisions and Rural Health Transformation Program.
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Disability employment awareness series: Jenny Babcock, Senior Vice President for Medicaid Policy, Association for Community Affiliated Plans
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In the third and final episode of our Breakroom series celebrating people with disabilities and those who care for them, Kayla Holgash is joined by Jenny Babcock, Senior Vice President for Medicaid Policy at Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP). Jenny and Kayla discuss the life and legacy of Jenny's sister, Jill Babcock, who was a fierce advocate for those with disabilities, serving as Director of Fair Housing for the City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department, and founding a consulting firm that helped organizations navigate the intersection of economic development...
info_outlineThis week in the Breakroom, Simeon Niles and Leigh Feldman join Maddie News to discuss provisions in the recently issued FY 2026 IPPS proposed rule, including updates to the TEAM Model and requests for information on deregulation and the inpatient quality reporting program.