Congress is facing another deadline of Jan. 30 to extend critical healthcare policies and programs. Join the AMGA public policy team for Season 2, Episode 17 of Filibusters and Fine Print as they add flavor to the critical healthcare extenders debate before Congress such as Medicare telehealth flexibilities, Hospital-at-Home, the GPCI floor, and Medicaid DSH cuts. This package is a little different as some of the extensions are for a few years which is longer than in past compromises, but AMGA keeps pushing for more permanent solutions. Time is ticking, Congress only has a few days before these policies face expiration and patients suffer. Additional details and all episodes are available on the AMGA website.

In our latest Filibusters & Fine Print episode, we break down CMS's Contract Year 2027 MA proposed rule—but the real story is the Request for Information asking fundamental questions about Medicare Advantage's future direction. With MA covering over half of Medicare beneficiaries, plans facing unexpected costs, providers caught between payment cuts and Congressional scrutiny through the "No Upcode Act," and a January 26, 2026 comment deadline approaching, this is a defining moment for the program. The AMGA team explains what CMS is asking about risk adjustment reform and Star Ratings overhaul, the gap between proposed burden reductions and what AMGA members actually need, and most importantly, what AMGA members should do before the comment deadline. Additional details and all episodes are available on the AMGA website.

Congress may have missed the memo that 2026 has arrived; they're still stuck in 2025 mode, and the clock is ticking toward a critical Jan. 30 deadline. Join the AMGA public policy team for the Season 2, Episode 15 of Filibusters and Fine Print as they break down the high-stakes healthcare extenders on the line: Medicare telehealth flexibilities, Hospital-at-Home, the GPCI floor, and Medicaid DSH cuts. What happens if Congress doesn't act? Spoiler alert: it's not good for patients, providers, or the healthcare system. Tune in for expert analysis, legislative tea, and a clear-eyed look at what's needed to stop the endless cycle of short-term patches and finally bring stability to healthcare policy. Additional details and all episodes are available on the AMGA website.