03/16/23

U.S. Senate Committee Homeland Security and Government Affairs Cybersecurity Hearing

On March 16, 2023, the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs held a hearing to discuss the cybersecurity risks posed to the public and private healthcare sectors.

01/25/23

Alliance for Health Policy: What’s Coming in 2023?

On January 25, 2023, the Alliance for Health Policy hosted a professionally-facilitated expert panel of lobbyists to discuss health policy priorities for states the federal government in 2023.

01/25/23

Leavitt Partners 2023 D.C. Policy Forum Summary

On January 25, 2023, the Leavitt Partners held a conference to discuss the landscape of health policy in the upcoming year. Members from the House, Senate, CMS, and HHS gathered to share their organizations’ respective agendas, as well as reflect on the accomplishments achieved in 2022.

01/18/23

The Commonwealth Fund: The Year Ahead in Health Policy Summary

The Commonwealth Fund hosted a professionally-facilitated panel of experts to reflect on the major health policy milestones of 2022 and to discuss the trajectory of health policies in 2023. Key topics include behavioral health, the unwinding of Medicaid, and the Inflation Reduction Act.

01/12/23

MedPAC January 2023 Public Meeting Summary

The Medicare Payment Advisory Committee (MedPAC) held a meeting to discuss the status of the Medicare Advantage program – including MA enrollment, beneficiary access to plans, risk adjustment and coding practices – updates on the use of telehealth, and, per a Congressional request, an analysis of Medicare behavioral health services.

01/12/23

J.P. Morgan’s 41st Annual Healthcare Conference 2023 Summary

To kick off a new year of healthcare investments and industry trends, J.P. Morgan hosted its 41st Annual Healthcare Conference in San Francisco. Maverick Health Policy did not attend the conference but reviewed several reports from credible sources that summarized their takeaways.

01/5/23

CMS: No Surprises Act Stakeholder Webinar

CMS held a stakeholder webinar to discuss the recently implemented consumer protection measures against medical surprise billing.

12/9/22

Alliance for Health Policy Examining SDOH Measures, Evidence, and Policy Solutions

On December 9, 2022, the Alliance for Health Policy held a virtual panel with experts on the social determinants of health (SDOH) to evaluate differences between standard terms, assess the policy landscape, discuss healthcare industry efforts, and outline potential policy solutions.

11/4/22

Bipartisan Policy Center: Taming Health Insurance Costs for Employers and Employees

On October 27, 2022, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) held an event to discuss possible solutions to the difficulties employers and their employees experience in the private healthcare market.

11/3/22

MedPAC November 2022: Differences in Quality Measure Results Across Medicare Populations

The Medicare Payment Advisory Committee (MedPAC) held a meeting to discuss health disparities across race/ethnicity and income level among Medicare beneficiaries and future efforts to analyze and address healthcare equity.