In Season #2, Episode #7: The AMGA team discusses our regulatory priorities and how outdated regulations and rules hinder care and create administrative burden.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 available on the AMGA website.

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 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.