Filibusters & Fine Print

Filibusters & Fine Print

by AMGA (American Medical Group Association)

Government Politics

Season 2

Season 2, Ep #7 – Who Brought Fish to the Office?

In Season #2, Episode #7: The AMGA team discusses our regulatory priorities and how outdated regulations and rules hinder care and create administrative burden. The team compared some of them to “microwaving fish” in the staff break room. The team explained how Medicare rules and regulations can be updated, so they support care modern care delivery systems. Additional details and all episodes are available on the AMGA website.

Season 2, Ep #6 – Shutdown Showcase Showdown

In Season #2, Episode #6: The AMGA team discusses the government shutdown and the ramification for AMGA members. The team explain that while Medicare will continue to pay claims, several key healthcare flexibilities, such as telehealth, expired and need to be reauthorized. Additional details and all episodes are available on the AMGA website.

Season 2, Ep #5 – Chit Chat for Change

In Season #2, Episode #5: The AMGA team discusses the importance of developing relations with congressional staff and providing real-world experience and expertise. The team explains how offering concrete policy recommendations will go a long way to achieving policy aims. Additional details and all episodes are available on the AMGA website.

Season 2, Ep #4 – Congress Has Purse.

With another government shutdown looming, the AMGA team explains how the appropriation process is supposed to work, in the context of a viral TikTok trend.

Season 2, Ep #3 – A Circuit City Model for 340B Drugs?

HRSA’s new 340B model will test a rebate model for 340B drugs, requiring providers to file for a rebate rather than receiving an upfront discount. The AMGA discusses the ramifications of this change, along with CMS’ plan to accelerate a repayment plan as part of its proposed outpatient rule.

Season 2, Ep #2 – Getting WISeR about Prior Authorization

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.

Season 2, Ep #1 – Hot Mics & Hill Fights

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.

Season 2, Bonus Ep #2 – Live from Las Vegas — MACRA Reform, Chronic Care Management & Making Your Voice Heard on the Hill

Recorded live at AMGA's Annual Conference in Las Vegas, the Filibusters & Fine Print team breaks down the biggest challenges facing medical groups today — and what AMGA is doing about them. The discussion covers the AMGA MACRA and Value-based Care Task Force and its six-pillar reform framework, which is gaining traction on Capitol Hill. The team also shares an update on bipartisan legislation to fix the Chronic Care Management code and expand access to preventive care. This episode also covers how AMGA members can get involved, from the District Advocacy Program to Capitol Hill Day on June 10, no lobbying experience required.

Season 2, Bonus Ep #1 – Live from Las Vegas: Advocacy, Access, and the Future of Healthcare

In this special bonus episode of Filibusters & Fine Print, recorded live at AMGA's 2026 Annual Conference, Chet Speed is joined by the Public Policy team to share their five biggest takeaways from the week, from members reimagining care delivery from the ground up, to the growing urgency of physician advocacy engagement on Capitol Hill. The team also tackles a sobering reality: for many members, the financial math simply is not adding up. Tune in for an honest, energetic conversation straight from the conference floor. Additional details are available on the AMGA website.

Season 1

Ep #27 – Two Rules Walk Into a Podcast

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.

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