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McDermott+ exclusively serves the health industry with one-stop policy and lobbying services supported by data analytics and reimbursement, coding, coverage and quality reporting knowledge. To learn more, please visit our website at www.mcdermottplus.com

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Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

Two Weeks to Pass Government Funding 03.03.2025

In this week's Healthcare Preview, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Julia Grabo to discuss the state of the government funding package ahead of the March 14 deadline.

Value-Based Care in 2025 28.02.2025

This week in the Breakroom, Simeon Niles joins Julia Grabo to discuss the future of value-based care in 2025, key themes from Health Care Value Week, and strategies for balancing cost containment with high quality patient care.

Black History Month Series: Ellen Mitchell, MD, Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmologist 27.02.2025

In the final episode of our special Breakroom series celebrating Black History Month, Kayla Holgash is joined by Ellen Mitchell, a pediatric neuro-ophthalmologist in Atlanta, GA. They discuss Ellen's experiences as a Black woman in medicine, workforce challenges in ophthalmology, and how to remove barriers and encourage more people to enter the medical field.

Reconciliation Process Continues 24.02.2025

In this week's Healthcare Preview, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Maddie News to discuss the status of the reconciliation process in the House, including the debate on Medicaid, and the looming March 14 government funding deadline.

Overview of Potential Medicaid Reforms 21.02.2025

This week in the Breakroom, Kayla Holgash joins Maddie News to discuss potential reforms to Medicaid that could be made by Congress or the Trump administration, both in reconciliation and beyond.

Black History Month Series: Shafia Monroe, "Queen Mother of the Midwifery Movement" 19.02.2025

In the third episode of our special Breakroom series celebrating Black History Month, Kayla Holgash is joined by Shafia Monroe, midwife, doula trainer, and cultural competency trainer. Kayla and Shafia discuss the history of Black women's roles in childbirth in the US, coverage of midwifery and doula services, and their impact on maternal and infant health.

HHS Layoffs, Budget Reconciliation 18.02.2025

In this week's Healthcare Preview, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Julia Grabo to recap the mass HHS layoffs over the long weekend and discuss next steps in the budget reconciliation process.

Welcome Lynn Nonnemaker 13.02.2025

Lynn Nonnemaker joined McDermott+ this month as Senior Director, bringing our clients deep regulatory knowledge and extensive experience in Medicare policy across both public and private sectors. Today, Lynn joins Julia Grabo to discuss her interest in health policy, learnings from her career experience, and her outlook on Medicare Advantage.

Black History Month Series: Ashlee Wisdom, Health in Her HUE 12.02.2025

In the second episode of our special Breakroom series celebrating Black History Month, Kayla Holgash is joined by Ashlee Wisdom, MPH, founder and CEO of Health in Her HUE, a digital platform connecting Black women and women of color to culturally competent and sensitive healthcare providers. Kayla and Ashlee discuss the history of Black women's health in the US, the support Health in Her HUE provi...

NIH Cuts, Confirmation Votes, and Budget Resolutions 10.02.2025

In this week's Healthcare Preview, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Julia Grabo to break down the latest actions by the Trump administration and state of play in the Senate.

Status Update on RFK Jr.'s Nomination as HHS Secretary 07.02.2025

This week in the Breakroom, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Maddie News to discuss the status of RFK Jr.'s nomination to be HHS Secretary and, if confirmed, what it may mean for healthcare policy in the second Trump administration.

Celebrating Black History Month: Steven Nash, Stoddard Baptist Home Foundation 05.02.2025

In the first episode of our special Breakroom series celebrating Black History Month, Kayla Holgash is joined by Steven Nash, President and CEO of Stoddard Baptist Home Foundation, the longest serving Black-owned and operated nursing home in the United States. Kayla and Steven discuss the Black community's contributions to the establishment of long-term care in the US, Stoddard's historic and curr...

RFK Vote, Budget Reconciliation, and White House Activity 03.02.2025

In this week's Healthcare Preview, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Julia Grabo to discuss the next steps in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirmation process, budget reconciliation in the House, and the flurry of recent activity from the White House.

Trump's Executive Orders and Biden's Healthcare Regulations 30.01.2025

This week in the Breakroom, Leigh Feldman and Amy Kelbick join Maddie News to discuss President Trump's first healthcare executive actions since taking office, along with how the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans could roll back Biden-era healthcare regulations.

RFK Nomination Hearings 27.01.2025

In this week's Healthcare Preview, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Maddie News to discuss the nomination hearing process and what could be in store for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS Secretary hearings this week.

Healthcare Cuts Looming 23.01.2025

This week in the Breakroom, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Julia Grabo to discuss the conversations around mandatory spending cuts, particularly related to healthcare, as Congress and the Trump Administration aim to reduce the federal budget deficit.

Inauguration Week 21.01.2025

In this week's Healthcare Preview podcast, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Maddie News to discuss Day One actions by President Trump, including what to take away from his first Executive Orders and what is still to come for healthcare.

2025 Health Policy Outlook: Physician Payment and Virtual Care Deep Dive 16.01.2025

This week in the Breakroom, Jeffrey Davis and Rachel Stauffer join Julia Grabo to dive into what 2025 holds for physician payments and virtual care.

Biden Administration's Final Week and Looking Ahead 13.01.2025

In this week's Preview, Debbie Curtis joins Maddie News to discuss the final week of the Biden administration, as well as the week ahead in the 119th Congress, with the Senate focused on confirmation hearings for Trump-nominated officials, and Congressional Republicans eyeing healthcare policies as potential savers for upcoming legislation.

Proposed Changes to HIPAA Security Rule 09.01.2025

This week in the Breakroom, Ryan Higgins, Partner at McDermott Will & Emery, joins Maddie News to discuss the recently released HHS proposed rule that would increase cybersecurity protections for electronic protected health information.

First Full Week of the 119th Congress 06.01.2025

Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Julia Grabo to preview the first full week of the 119th Congress, as members focus on certifying election results, President Jimmy Carter's funeral proceedings, House Democratic committee assignments, and more. Debbie and Rodney also preview the next few months on Capitol Hill, with the March 14 government funding deadline just nine weeks away.

118th Congress Wrap Up & 2025 Preview 23.12.2024

In our last Healthcare Preview of 2024, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Maddie News to discuss the final week of the 118th Congress and how it may indicate what 2025 could look like on Capitol Hill.

Government Funding Status 19.12.2024

This week in the Breakroom, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Maddie News to discuss the ongoing government funding debate, the fate of the year-end healthcare package, and what this all could mean for health policymaking in 2025.

Possible Health Package in the Continuing Resolution 16.12.2024

In this week's Healthcare Preview, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Julia Grabo to discuss the healthcare package that could be included in a short-term continuing resolution and what that means for health policy in 2025.

ASTP/ONC Annual Meeting Recap 12.12.2024

Kristen O'Brien joins Julia Grabo to recap last week's Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP)/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) annual meeting and discuss the recently released HTI-2 final rule.

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