Policy Digest

Policy Update – October 14, 2025

Courtney Savage October 14, 2025 No Comments

This week: More shutdown fallout with Congress no closer to finding an end.

Policy Update – October 6, 2025

Courtney Savage October 6, 2025 No Comments

A perfect storm: federal shutdown furloughs 32,000+ HHS staff and halts FDA approvals, Medicare Advantage enrollment drops amid premium cuts, Trump’s drug pricing deals draw widespread skepticism, and millions face insurance cost spikes as Congress battles over ACA subsidies.

Policy Update – September 29, 2025

Courtney Savage September 29, 2025 No Comments

This week: government shutdown… will they? won’t they?

Policy Update – September 22, 2025

Courtney Savage September 22, 2025 No Comments

RFK Jr.’s sweeping vaccine policy changes triggered unprecedented disruption across federal health agencies this week, with ACIP eliminating universal COVID recommendations and former CDC Director Monarez testifying about political pressure to modify childhood immunization schedules without scientific evidence.

Policy Update – September 15, 2025

Courtney Savage September 15, 2025 No Comments

This week, CMS unveiled sweeping Medicaid payment caps while advancing its controversial AI-powered prior authorization model, sparking fierce debate over whether technology and standardization will streamline federal healthcare programs or erect new barriers for America’s most vulnerable patients.

Policy Update – September 8, 2025

Courtney Savage September 8, 2025 No Comments

HS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces an unprecedented crisis of confidence as bipartisan lawmakers, over 1,000 federal employees, medical societies, and his own family demand his resignation amid controversial vaccine policies and CDC leadership upheaval.