The AMGA Public Policy team discusses how CMS rhetoric on prior authorization does not match the details of its new model, which extends prior authorization into fee-for-service Medicare for the first time.

The AMGA Public Policy is Back for Season 2 of Filibusters and Fine Print and the fall congressional session. The team discusses AMGA's fall legislative priorities, funding deadlines and attempts to get Lauren to be more enthusiastic about the legislative session. Spoiler alert, it kinda works.

In Episode #27, “Two Rules Walk into a Podcast,” the AMGA team wraps Season 1 of Filibuster & Fine Print by discussing the highlights from the recently proposed 2026 Physician Fee Schedule and Outpatient Prospective Payment System rules, including CMS’ efforts to introduce an “efficiency adjustment.” Filibuster & Fine Print will be back in the Fall with more episodes. Additional details and all the episodes are available on the AMGA website.

The latest episode of Filibusters & Fine Print is now available. In Episode #26, “Law of the Land,” the AMGA team discusses the final negotiations and policies in the Big Beautiful Act law reducing access to care through changes to Medicaid and Affordable Care Act. Additional details and all episodes are available on the AMGA website.

The AMGA team explores what successful lobbying looks like and discusses the success of AMGA Capitol Hill Day in June. AMGA member advocacy opens doors to legislative possibilities. Listen and discover what your impact could be. Additional details and all episodes are available on the AMGA website.

The AMGA team takes a dip in the Byrd Bath while discussing the state of President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill in the Senate. The team also discusses the evolution of the healthcare provisions in the bill and the key impact the Senate Parliamentarian may have in deciding which policies can pass the Senate before President Trump's July 4th deadline.

The AMGA team is joined by Dr. Scott Hines, chair of AMGA’s MACRA and Value-Based Care Task Force. They discuss the policies and regulations within the Medicare reimbursement system that hinder providing optimal care and the recommendations to fix them.

The AMGA team discusses the advocacy effort to support alternative payment models, along with recent finding from the Medicare Shared Savings Program.