# patient care (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover patient care. Page: Feed: --- ## [Managed Care Under the Microscope: Medicare Advantage Overreach and Its Ripple Effects](https://share.transistor.fm/s/a4299c64) _2025-12-19 · Federation of American Hospitals & Voxtopica · Hospitals In Focus_ Today, more than half of Medicare-eligible beneficiaries—nearly 35 million Americans—are enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. These plans promise efficiency and added benefits compared to traditional Medicare, but a growing trend of MA payment delays and care denials is fueling concerns about insurer overreach. What’s behind this surge in MA overreach, and what does it mean for providers and… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/a4299c64/14348073.mp3) ## [Enhanced Tax Credits: The Critical Puzzle Piece to Health Coverage in America](https://share.transistor.fm/s/c77726f8) _2025-09-17 · Federation of American Hospitals & Voxtopica · Hospitals In Focus_ Today, we are at the high-water mark of health coverage in America. More Americans than ever before benefit from the peace of mind that health insurance affords, with over 90 percent of Americans covered through private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or the exchanges. With recently passed legislation and Administration actions that target Medicaid and implement new rules for marketplace enrollees,… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/c77726f8/3657004d.mp3) ## [Stories of Care: An On-The-Ground Look at the Impact of Health Cuts](https://share.transistor.fm/s/227aab13) _2025-08-20 · Federation of American Hospitals & Voxtopica · Hospitals In Focus_ Recently passed Medicaid cuts are estimated to increase the number of uninsured by over 10 million. That number climbs to over 16 million when you factor in the upcoming expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits that enable hardworking Americans to afford to purchase their own health insurance from the exchanges. Hospitals serve every patient who walks through their doors, regardless of their… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/227aab13/18b2dd8c.mp3) ## [The Long View on Health Care: The Future of Coverage and Access](https://share.transistor.fm/s/edfc023c) _2025-08-06 · Federation of American Hospitals & Voxtopica · Hospitals In Focus_ With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Congress has taken a major step toward reshaping large parts of the nation’s health care coverage, through cuts, restrictions, and regulatory changes. The new law’s most consequential provisions, like work requirements and provider-related cuts, are not going into effect until 2027 and 2028, leaving room for uncertainty and political… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/edfc023c/89258dd5.mp3) ## [Challenges Ahead: How OBBBA and Expiring Tax Credits Could Hurt Americans’ Health Coverage](https://share.transistor.fm/s/13f011a8) _2025-07-23 · Federation of American Hospitals & Voxtopica · Hospitals In Focus_ The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law on July 4, 2025, includes significant changes to Medicaid and the insurance exchange marketplaces that are expected to leave millions of Americans uninsured and significantly reduce resources available to fund care. In addition to the sweeping changes coming to health care, the enhanced premium changes that help hardworking Americans afford… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/13f011a8/48306d63.mp3) ## [The Domino Effect: How Medicaid Cuts Threaten the Entire Care Continuum](https://share.transistor.fm/s/0def09fe) _2025-07-09 · Federation of American Hospitals & Voxtopica · Hospitals In Focus_ Medicaid provides critical care for over 72 million Americans—from children and pregnant women to individuals with disabilities, and seniors. It’s also a lifeline for the facilities that care for them, including hospitals and long-term care providers. In this episode, Chip Kahn welcomes Clifton Porter Jr., President and CEO of the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/0def09fe/880a0f81.mp3) ## [As Medicare Advantage Dominates, What Comes Next?](https://share.transistor.fm/s/fbfbd6e6) _2025-06-04 · Federation of American Hospitals & Voxtopica · Hospitals In Focus_ As Congress focuses on budget reconciliation and debates over Medicaid dominate the headlines, another major shift in health coverage continues quietly but powerfully—the explosive growth of Medicare Advantage (MA). Now covering more than half of all Medicare beneficiaries, MA plans are transforming the health care landscape in ways that can no longer be ignored. In this episode, Chip Kahn sits… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/fbfbd6e6/2d1b904a.mp3) ## [The High Stakes of Medicaid Reform: What Budget Cuts Could Mean for Patients](https://share.transistor.fm/s/10962fab) _2025-05-14 · Federation of American Hospitals & Voxtopica · Hospitals In Focus_ Medicaid is making headlines on Capitol Hill, and the debate is about more than just crunching numbers—it’s about people. This joint federal-state Medicaid program is a lifeline for millions of Americans, including children, seniors, people with disabilities, veterans, and low-income adults. From primary care to nursing home services, Medicaid provides critical coverage and support. But today,… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/10962fab/d149e9af.mp3) ## [What Do Voters Want? Coverage, Coverage, Coverage](https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f0384c0) _2025-04-30 · Federation of American Hospitals & Voxtopica · Hospitals In Focus_ “Hospitals in Focus” takes a high-level look at how Americans really feel about two cornerstones of health coverage in our country: Medicaid and the enhanced premium tax credits available through the individual marketplace. Joining Chip Kahn on this episode is Bob Ward, a partner at polling firm Fabrizio Ward, whose team recently conducted two national surveys examining public opinion on these… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/4f0384c0/dc617a30.mp3) ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/f4nqQDisrVCS) _2025-04-30 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [How Medicaid Keeps America’s Kids Healthy](https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b642c6c) _2025-04-16 · Federation of American Hospitals & Voxtopica · Hospitals In Focus_ Medicaid, together with the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), forms the backbone of pediatric care in the United States — providing nearly 40 million children with access to routine checkups to life-saving hospital services. But that care is at risk. Congress is considering cuts to Medicaid funding, which could have devastating consequences for kids and the specialized hospitals that… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/6b642c6c/7db340c5.mp3)