All eyes on the House
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Government funding lapsed on Friday, triggering a partial shutdown. In this week's Healthcare Preview, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Julia Grabo to discuss what the House of Representatives must do to reopen the government.
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Deep dive: First PTAC proposal in six years
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This week in the Breakroom, Jeffrey Davis joins Maddie News for deep dive into the Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC), which recently received its first publicly submitted proposal in six years.
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Senate hits roadblock in government funding process
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In this week’s Healthcare Preview, Rodney Whitlock and Debbie Curtis join Erin Fuller to discuss the challenges facing the Senate this week as it works to avoid a government shutdown – and the implications for healthcare policy.
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Congressional healthcare package update
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This week in the Breakroom, Josh Jorgensen and Amy Kelbick join Julia Grabo to discuss the content and trajectory of the healthcare package released earlier this week in the House of Representatives.
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Labor-HHS Minibus
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In this week’s Healthcare Preview, Rodney Whitlock and special guest Josh Jorgensen join Maddie News to discuss the recently released FY2026 Labor-HHS bill, and the health policies attached to it, along with next steps for passage.
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FDA's new AI and wearables guidance
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This week in the Breakroom, Paul Gadiock, Partner at McDermott Will and Schulte, joins Erin Fuller to discuss the recent FDA guidance on clinical decision support (CDS) software and general wellness products, and the tone this sets for the future of digital health product regulation.
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Healthcare policy in 2026: APTCs and beyond
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In this week's Healthcare Preview, Rodney Whitlock, Amy Kelbick, and Josh Jorgensen join Erin Fuller to break down what to watch in the Senate after the House advanced an extension of enhanced APTCs – and what it all signals for healthcare policy in 2026.
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Drug pricing and accessibility announcements
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This week in the Breakroom, Simeon Niles and Amy Kelbick join Maddie News to dive into recent administration announcements and CMMI models related to drug pricing and accessibility.
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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.
info_outlineIn 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.