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.

Congress did act to prevent a government shutdown, but competing interests and goals made it an interesting week. Despite the outcome, there are still options to secure AMGA priorities, such as a doc fix.