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 and all the episodes are available on the AMGA website.

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 The AMGA team discusses a response to a request for information on outdated Medicare rules ..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.