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This week, Rodney and Emma discuss the outstanding vacancies at HHS and introduce Michael Arce, McDermottPlus' new podcast host.

This week, McDermottPlus VP Kristen O'Brien discusses her key takeaways from the FY 2022 Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule. Our summery of the rule is available here https://bit.ly/2PWnYAn

This week, Rodney and Emma discuss two House hearings on drug pricing legislation, and next steps on the American Families Plan.

This week, McDermottPlus VP Rodney Whitlock and Director Katie Waldo discuss President Biden's announcement of the American Families Plan and the prospects for advancing health policy this year.

This week, Rodney and Emma discuss President Biden's upcoming address to Congress and his expected announcement of the American Families Plan.

This week, McDermottPlus VP Rodney Whitlock and Director Katie Waldo discuss the Biden Administration’s reversal of a Texas Medicaid waiver, what it signals about the Administration’s Medicaid priorities, and the broader implications for policymaking.

This week, Rodney and Emma discuss the status of infrastructure negotiations in Congress, CDC's decision to pause use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, and the Biden Administration's reversal of a Texas Medicaid waiver.

McDermottPlus VP Sheila Madhani discusses the Biden Administration’s health equity efforts on this week’s episode of the Health Policy Breakroom.

On this episode of In the Trenches, Brian Stimson, McDermott partner and former Acting General Counsel and Principal Deputy General Counsel for the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is joined by Mara McDermott, Vice President of McDermott+Consulting and guest Satya Thallam, former Senior Counselor in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a conversation on rulemaking processes, the Biden administration’s expected approach on health policy and more. Satya, Brian and Mara discuss: The roles of OMB, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in the rulemaking process Approaches and top tips for effectively engaging with OIRA and OMB Real-world examples of navigating interagency communication during the rulemaking process The Biden administration’s approach to executive orders in early days of his presidency

This week, Rodney and Emma discuss House consideration of sequester relief legislation, the Senate confirmation hearing for Deputy HHS Secretary and CMS Administrator, and look ahead at the congressional calendar for the remainder of the spring.