The federal government is deeply involved in health care, and this week's budget impass and shutdown will have a significant impact on providers and patients as it stretches on. This episode of Hospital Matters features Minnesota Hospital Association Director of Federal Policy and Regulatory Affairs Becky Wifstrand. She talks about the stakes for the shutdown and what brought health care to the eye of Washington's political storm. Host: Tim Nelson, Minnesota Hospital Association

Guest: Becky Wifstrand, Minnesota Hospital Association