S1 Ep49: Washington update with Anders Gilberg, of MGMA
- Author
- Medical Economics
- Published
- Mon 27 Jan 2025
- Episode Link
- https://audioboom.com/posts/8642541
Anders Gilberg, senior vice president for government affairs with MGMA, joins us to discuss the second Trump administration and MGMA's policy wishlist.
MGMA's advocacy agenda
Music Credits:
Cup of Coffee by Ionics - stock.adobe.com
Relaxing Lounge by Classy Call me Man - stock.adobe.com
Editor's note: Episode timestamps and transcript produced using AI tools.
Introduction and overview (00:00:00)
Discussion begins with a mention of Elon Musk's impact on a significant healthcare bill.
Welcome and context (00:00:17)
Keith introduces Anders Gilberg and sets the context of the conversation regarding the second Trump administration.
Current state of health care (00:01:25)
Anders discusses the unfinished business from the previous Congress and the lack of political leadership in key agencies.
Key personalities in HHS (00:02:54)
Exploration of potential new leaders in HHS and their implications for healthcare legislation.
Challenges from previous Congress (00:04:38)
Discussion on the lingering effects of changes made to evaluation and management codes affecting physician payments.
Legislative uncertainty (00:08:08)
Anders reflects on the unexpected changes to a crucial healthcare bill and its impact on physician payments.
Regrouping and future strategies (00:09:58)
Anders outlines the need for re-education and regrouping following the shifts in Congress and political landscape.
Advocacy agenda overview (00:15:12)
Anders shares key priorities for the GMA, focusing on physician payment reform and reducing regulatory burdens.
Prior authorization issues (00:16:37)
Discussion on the burdens of prior authorization and efforts to improve transparency in insurance practices.
Quality reporting concerns (00:18:05)
Anders critiques the MIPS program and the need for a more efficient way to report quality measures.
Cybersecurity in health care (00:19:20)
Highlighting the importance of addressing cybersecurity threats and the implications for healthcare operations.
Conclusion and future check-ins (00:20:35)
Anders expresses willingness to return for future discussions as the political landscape evolves.
MGMA's advocacy agenda
Music Credits:
Cup of Coffee by Ionics - stock.adobe.com
Relaxing Lounge by Classy Call me Man - stock.adobe.com
Editor's note: Episode timestamps and transcript produced using AI tools.
Introduction and overview (00:00:00)
Discussion begins with a mention of Elon Musk's impact on a significant healthcare bill.
Welcome and context (00:00:17)
Keith introduces Anders Gilberg and sets the context of the conversation regarding the second Trump administration.
Current state of health care (00:01:25)
Anders discusses the unfinished business from the previous Congress and the lack of political leadership in key agencies.
Key personalities in HHS (00:02:54)
Exploration of potential new leaders in HHS and their implications for healthcare legislation.
Challenges from previous Congress (00:04:38)
Discussion on the lingering effects of changes made to evaluation and management codes affecting physician payments.
Legislative uncertainty (00:08:08)
Anders reflects on the unexpected changes to a crucial healthcare bill and its impact on physician payments.
Regrouping and future strategies (00:09:58)
Anders outlines the need for re-education and regrouping following the shifts in Congress and political landscape.
Advocacy agenda overview (00:15:12)
Anders shares key priorities for the GMA, focusing on physician payment reform and reducing regulatory burdens.
Prior authorization issues (00:16:37)
Discussion on the burdens of prior authorization and efforts to improve transparency in insurance practices.
Quality reporting concerns (00:18:05)
Anders critiques the MIPS program and the need for a more efficient way to report quality measures.
Cybersecurity in health care (00:19:20)
Highlighting the importance of addressing cybersecurity threats and the implications for healthcare operations.
Conclusion and future check-ins (00:20:35)
Anders expresses willingness to return for future discussions as the political landscape evolves.
