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On Monday, March 28, 2022, President Biden released his proposed FY 2023 Budget. The President's budget includes $5.8 trillion in mandatory and discretionary spending. Debbie Curtis and Meg Gilley examine the investments in health and healthcare initiatives.

Our fingers are sore from clicking "refresh" this morning as we wait for the release of the President's Budget. Debbie Curtis breaks down "Budget Day" and how this moment signals the Administration's policy priorities for the year ahead.

Twelve years ago, this week, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) became the law of the land and millions of Americans gained affordable coverage as a result. Since 2010, the ACA has endured several legislative challenges and judiciary appeals. Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock were both active on both sides of the aisle during the curation of the ACA legislation and share their experiences on crafting this law, along with the outlook on what's needed to support and strengthen the ACA for future generations.

This week has the potential to be a historic moment for our nation during Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court confirmation hearing in the Senate. Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock dive into the important role the Supreme Court has historically played in the US healthcare system.

March is National Kidney Month. Mara McDermott is joined by Thomas McLain, President of Renalytix, to discuss the opportunities for enhanced patient outcomes at reduced costs in kidney health and the role that Renalytix believes it has in the mission to eradicate kidney disease.

House and Senate committees are working independently on legislative items that are connected in the health space. Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock break down how preventing future pandemics and improving the nation's healthcare system have become bipartisan work.

Established in 2014 by the Budget Control Act, sequestration reduces Medicare payments to hospice and other health care providers by 2% across the board. Congress suspended the practice in 2021 through the CARES Act and has extended it several times since. Sheila Madhani provides an update on where things stand with Medicare sequestration as well as other issues facing physician providers as we head into the second quarter of 2022.

Last week, The White House rolled out its 96-page strategy to move to the next phase of the COVID pandemic and prepare the nation for future outbreaks. This new vision along with the escalating fighting in Ukraine is shaping the debate on funding our government. Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock preview how these factors are impacting a long-term deal to fund the government.

Rodney Whitlock and Debbie Curtis join guest host Amy Kelbick to discuss what health care policies could make it into the Omnibus Appropriations Bill that must pass by March 11. They also preview what President Biden might say on health care in his upcoming State of the Union address.

Congress averted a government shutdown and set a new deadline of March 11 to pass a bipartisan Omnibus appropriations bill. Debbie Curtis, Rodney Whitlock, and guest host Amy Kelbick discuss how this process may unfold and what, if any, other health care priorities could be included.