In this powerful episode of DC Download, we sit down with Chris Klomp, Chief Counselor at HHS and Director of the Center for Medicare, for a candid, forward-looking conversation about the future of American healthcare. From cutting drug prices and cracking down on fraud to rethinking reimbursement for AI and tackling chronic disease, Klomp lays out an ambitious agenda to make healthcare more affordable, more innovative, and more accountable. He shares what it’s like stepping into government from the private sector, why CMS may be the most powerful change agent in healthcare, and how the “power to convene” is reshaping policy faster than regulation alone. If you want to understand where CMS and HHS are headed and what it means for providers, innovators, and patients, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

From rapid-fire executive orders to the growing role of AI in agency enforcement, 2026 is already proving to be a consequential year in Washington. In this episode, we welcome Will Vail and explore what comes after the headlines, implementation challenges, litigation trends, appropriations dynamics, and practical strategies for businesses navigating an evolving regulatory landscape

A lot is happening as we look ahead to 2026 from 340B developments to FDA activity, vaccines, and more. There are big shifts under way, and with them come plenty of questions. Thank you for listening throughout 2025. We’re excited to tackle these issues together, and we look forward to bringing even more timely insights and questions to the DC Download in the new year.

Harry and Marisa sit down with Bob Paulson, President and CEO of Sonex Health, about how the company is transforming treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome through a minimally invasive approach that shortens recovery times and expands access to care.

They also discuss the full journey of bringing new medical technologies to patients - from FDA authorization to CPT coding, the AMAM RUC process, and CMS coverage - and how innovators navigate each step to deliver real-world impact

This week on the D.C. Download, we discuss the October 1st funding deadline, the growing risk of a government shutdown, and what it means for Congress, the White House, and those who depend on federal programs.

On the D.C. Download today, we’re joined by David Gobel an American philanthropist, entrepreneur, inventor, and futurist. David is the co-founder and CEOof the Methuselah Foundation, an organization dedicated to extending the healthy human lifespan. He’s also the CEO of the Methuselah Fund, which invests in pioneering companies working in longevity and regenerative medicine. We had a truly fascinating and inspiring conversation about the future of longevity, innovation, and what it means to reimagine the limits of human life

Dr. Connie Lehman, founder of Clairity, reveals how her FDA-authorized breakthrough AI technology transforms routine mammograms into powerful tools for predicting future cancer risk. She discusses the science behind the innovation, the journey from lab to clinic, and Clairity’s potential to save lives, lower costs, and keep our country at the forefront of medical breakthroughs.

From Medicaid reforms to trade policy and biotech’s future, we recap key themes from recent episodes. Even during August recess, DC is still buzzing as we spotlight the issues to watch when lawmakers return this fall.