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Applied Policy offers a monthly newsletter and podcast focused on federal healthcare policy, reimbursement, and market access. Drawing on the same analytical approach used in our client work, we translate complex policy into clear, practical insights for healthcare executives, policymakers, and industry participants.

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JULY 2026 ISSUE OF APPLIED POLICY INSIGHT

The July 2026 edition of Insight includes our summaries of the CY 2027 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment Systems, Home Health Prospective…

JUNE 2026 ISSUE OF APPLIED POLICY INSIGHT

The June 2026 issue of Insight explores the international implications of Most Favored Nation drug pricing policies and their effects on pharmaceutical market access strategies. Sampat Nidadavolu reports…

MAY 2026 ISSUE OF APPLIED POLICY INSIGHT

In the May 2026 issue of Insight, Emma Hammer reviews changes to CMS drug pricing model timelines, Simay Okyay McNutt examines CMS’s request for information on prior authorization…

APRIL 2026 ISSUE OF APPLIED POLICY INSIGHT

The April 2026 issue of Insight features Emma Hammer’s assessment of the implementation status of Executive Order 14273 on drug pricing, one year after its issuance, and Sabrina…

MARCH 2026 ISSUE OF APPLIED POLICY INSIGHT

In the March 2026 issue of Insight, William Rogers, M.D. examines the roots of Medicare coverage for kidney transplantation. Meghan Basler examines the newly finalized Ambulatory Specialty Model,…

FEBRUARY 2026 ISSUE OF APPLIED POLICY INSIGHT

In the February 2026 issue of Insight, Emma Hammer observes that recent drug pricing deals and CMS initiatives reflect an active policy agenda, though many details have yet to…

JANUARY 2026 ISSUE OF APPLIED POLICY INSIGHT

The January 2026 issue of Insight features analysis of the 340B Drug Pricing Program from Stephanie Lomas, Emma Hammer, and Caitlyn Bernard Shreve; examines the MAHA Elevate, GUARD, GLOBE, and…

DECEMBER 2025 ISSUE OF APPLIED POLICY INSIGHT

In the December 2025 edition of Insight, Dr. Bill Rogers examines how skin substitutes came to represent 15% of drug spending under traditional Medicare, Simay Okyay provides an update on…

NOVEMBER 2025 ISSUE OF APPLIED POLICY INSIGHT

In the November 2025 edition of Insight, Sabrina Luther discusses how medical food may—or may—not fit in the Trump Administration’s upcoming definition of ultra-processed foods, Caitlyn Bernard provides a summary…

OCTOBER 2025 ISSUE OF APPLIED POLICY INSIGHT

In the October 2025 edition of Insight, Meghan Basler considers could be one of the most substantial downward adjustments in recent years under the current home health payment framework,…

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Conversation with Sampat Nidadavolu

The Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

On May 28, NVHPF hosted a conversation on the pharmaceutical supply chain with panelists Craig Burton (Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategic Alliances at the Association for…

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The Future of Telehealth

On April 22, NVHPF hosted a converstion about the future of telehealth. Telemedicine use increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic and remains an integral part of our healthcare…

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The Future of Rural Health

On March 25, 2025, the Northern Virginia Health Policy Forum welcomed three leading voices in rural health who shared their perspectives on improving health outcomes for rural residents…

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