Thoughtful walk through potential MA policy points for the incoming administration from my colleague Jeffrey Davis

On this week's #WTHealth podcast: Trump stops science at HHS; on-again, off-again abortion pill court case on again in Texas; plus Rodney L. Whitlock on reconciliation 101: kffhealthnews.org/news/podcast/w…

We are thrilled to welcome Lynn Nonnemaker to our team at M+ and here she is with Jeffrey Davis share her thoughts on what might happen in the MA world this year.

I for one have no desire to find out what DOGE tastes like, but Jeffrey Davis is asking the right questions below.

Hard to believe that was 15 years ago!

15 years of the ACA!

The Affordable Care Act protects health rights, expanded Medicaid and helped 50 million Americans get covered. Today, as Republicans once again take direct aim at the ACA, Democrats are mobilizing to stop them and save our health care. We’re not backing down and not going back!

Remember this kind of leadership and patriotism?

Thank you Rep Norton!

Lots that may —or may not —happen in Congress this week. If you’re interested, listen in on our thoughts for the week ahead.

This report explains in very plain language the real consequences of the ACA provisions in the House Reconciliation bill that will undermine affordable coverage for millions of Americans — and that’s separate from any consideration of extending enhanced APTCs.

In this week’s Healthcare Preview, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Julia Grabo to discuss what we know (and don’t know) about the House-passed reconciliation package and what we are watching for in the Senate. 🎙️ Listen: mcdermott.shp.so/l/a5MhDE

Really helpful cheat sheet to try to understand the movement of divisions and monies in the recently released HHS budget documents.

In this week’s Regs & Eggs, Jeffrey Davis and Erin Fuller preview the second MAHA report. Expect new federal actions on nutrition, mental health, pharma ads, and vaccine safety. Read more: mcdermott.shp.so/l/Xrb8b3

In this week’s Preview, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Julia Grabo to discuss how the forthcoming government funding fight could play out. Read more: mcdermott.shp.so/l/Dl6OX3

People are now questioning having gone into business for themselves because their affordable health care may be taken away…

Virginia’s 2026 ACA marketplace window shopping is underway, meaning people are already seeing next year’s premiums spike because of expiring tax credit enhancements. A typical 60-year-old couple making $85,000 in Virginia will face a $18,000 increase in annual premiums. (1/4)

This is a powerful testimonial about how much real people value — and depend on — the enhanced premium tax credits which have made their health insurance affordable.

A good walk through likely CMS steps back to normal processes as government has reopened.

A quick run through OPPS if you are interested.