Filibusters & Fine Print

In Season #2, Episode #7: The AMGA team discusses our regulatory priorities and how outdated regulations and rules hinder care and create administrative burden. The team compared some of them to “microwaving fish” in the staff break room. The team explained how Medicare rules and regulations can be updated, so they support care modern care delivery systems. Additional details and all episodes are...

In Season #2, Episode #6: The AMGA team discusses the government shutdown and the ramification for AMGA members. The team explain that while Medicare will continue to pay claims, several key healthcare flexibilities, such as telehealth, expired and need to be reauthorized. Additional details and all episodes are available on the AMGA website .

In Season #2, Episode #5: The AMGA team discusses the importance of developing relations with congressional staff and providing real-world experience and expertise. The team explains how offering concrete policy recommendations will go a long way to achieving policy aims. Additional details and all episodes are available on the AMGA website .

With another government shutdown looming, the AMGA team explains how the appropriation process is supposed to work, in the context of a viral TikTok trend.

HRSA’s new 340B model will test a rebate model for 340B drugs, requiring providers to file for a rebate rather than receiving an upfront discount. The AMGA discusses the ramifications of this change, along with CMS’ plan to accelerate a repayment plan as part of its proposed outpatient rule.

The AMGA Public Policy team discusses how CMS rhetoric on prior authorization does not match the details of its new model, which extends prior authorization into fee-for-service Medicare for the first time.

The AMGA Public Policy is Back for Season 2 of Filibusters and Fine Print and the fall congressional session. The team discusses AMGA's fall legislative priorities, funding deadlines and attempts to get Lauren to be more enthusiastic about the legislative session. Spoiler alert, it kinda works.

In Episode #27, “Two Rules Walk into a Podcast,” the AMGA team wraps Season 1 of Filibuster & Fine Print by discussing the highlights from the recently proposed 2026 Physician Fee Schedule and Outpatient Prospective Payment System rules, including CMS’ efforts to introduce an “efficiency adjustment.” Filibuster & Fine Print will be back in the Fall with more episodes. Additional details an...

The latest episode of Filibusters & Fine Print is now available. In Episode #26, “Law of the Land,” the AMGA team discusses the final negotiations and policies in the Big Beautiful Act law reducing access to care through changes to Medicaid and Affordable Care Act. Additional details and all episodes are available on the AMGA website .

The AMGA team explores what successful lobbying looks like and discusses the success of AMGA Capitol Hill Day in June. AMGA member advocacy opens doors to legislative possibilities. Listen and discover what your impact could be. Additional details and all episodes are available on the AMGA website .

The AMGA team takes a dip in the Byrd Bath while discussing the state of President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill in the Senate. The team also discusses the evolution of the healthcare provisions in the bill and the key impact the Senate Parliamentarian may have in deciding which policies can pass the Senate before President Trump's July 4th deadline.

The AMGA team is joined by Dr. Scott Hines, chair of AMGA’s MACRA and Value-Based Care Task Force. They discuss the policies and regulations within the Medicare reimbursement system that hinder providing optimal care and the recommendations to fix them.

The AMGA team discusses the advocacy effort to support alternative payment models, along with recent finding from the Medicare Shared Savings Program.

The White House is looking to clear out rules and requirements. The AMGA team discusses a response to a request for information on outdated Medicare rules .. along with their favorite time of year.

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation announced a new strategic direction, including an emphasis on downside risk for new alternative payment models. The AMGA team discusses this new approach and the ramifications for the transition to high-value care.

House Republican leadership is building a legislative package that needs to win support of fiscal hawks while not cutting Medicaid benefits. The AMGA team discusses the provisions in the reconciliation package and how it has evolved over the last few weeks.

AMGA’s public policy department’s lobbying emphasis has been on the transition to high-value care. But, the team’s portfolio of issues has expanded to respond to a shift in how AMGA members deliver care. The team discusses their new issues, which include Medicaid, Graduate Medical Education, and tax credits on the ACA exchanges, among others.

Republicans must figure out a way to deliver on the President’s goals through the reconciliation process, while not cutting Medicaid benefits and also responding to concerns about budget cuts. The team discusses the impact of possible Medicaid cuts and the political problem facing congressional Republicans.

AMGA’s Dr. John Kennedy joins to policy team to discuss the value summit at this year’s AMGA Capitol Hill Day.

Congressional Republicans are considering billions in cuts to the Medicaid program through the budget reconciliation process. The AGMA team discusses what that means for AMGA members and the result of a survey on what actions AMGA members will take if Medicaid is cut.

The CONNECT Act, which expands vital telehealth flexibilities, has been reintroduced in Congress. The AMGA team talks about member experience with telehealth and how care delivery has evolved to incorporate it since the COVID pandemic.

The 2026 Medicare Advantage rate notice is available and increases payment rates by more than 5%. The AMGA team discusses recent Medicare Advantage rules and updates and how providers and Congress might respond

Three AMGA members discuss the importance of federal advocacy and their experiences with AMGA’s Capitol Hill Day.

Congressional Republicans are expected to cut Medicaid by $800 billion as part of a budget reconciliation plan. The AMGA team discusses the plan and what it means for providers and patients.

Dr. Mehmet Oz’s confirmation hearing to serve as the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services means potential changes for the agency’s focus and goals.