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 BALANCE models; and highlights a new white paper on using federal tax…
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 the RID CBP, and Caitlyn Bernard considers how the Trump Administration is…
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 of the Physician Fee Schedule final rule for CY 2026, and Annie…
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, Simay Okyay McNutt looks at the history of Medicare’s consideration of obesity,…
SEPTEMBER 2025 ISSUE OF APPLIED POLICY INSIGHT
In the September 2025 edition of Insight, Brittany La Couture examines the paradox in QPP, Meghan Basler analyzes what the WISeR model may signal for prior authorization in fee-for-service Medicare, and Simay Okyay considers the pending decision on the RID Competitive…
AUGUST 2025 ISSUE OF APPLIED POLICY INSIGHT
In the August 2025 edition of Insight, Emma Hammer provides a detailed look at where federal agencies stand in the implementation of President Trump’s Executive Order 14273: Lowering Drug Prices by Once Again Putting Americans First. We also consider the dawn of…
JULY 2025 ISSUE OF APPLIED POLICY INSIGHT
In the July 2025 edition of Insight, CMO Bill Rogers reflects upon the integration of advanced medical imaging into clinical practice during his career. We look at the first month of the FDA’s Elsa program, examine how states are addressing…
JUNE 2025 ISSUE OF APPLIED POLICY INSIGHT
In the June 2025 edition of Insight, President and CEO Jim Scott explains the importance of our commitment to Improving Lives. Emma Hammer presents a summary of the White House budget and Sabrina Luther considers the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce…
MAY 2025 ISSUE OF APPLIED POLICY INSIGHT
In the June 2025 edition of Insight, President and CEO Jim Scott explains our commitment to Improving Lives. Emma Hammer presents a summary of the White House budget and Sabrina Luther examines the Trump Administration’s move away from animal testing…
APRIL 2025 ISSUE OF APPLIED POLICY INSIGHT
In the April 2025 edition of Insight, Sampat Nidadavolu discusses the importance of Minimum Life Requirements in durable medical equipment, Caitlyn Bernard describes how Applied Policy is able to offer such rapid analysis of federal rules, and our Dr. William…
MARCH 2025 ISSUE OF APPLIED POLICY INSIGHT
In the March 2025 edition of Insight, we share insights and experiences from current and past Applied Policy interns, welcome Linda Rouse O’Neill as Vice President of Health Policy, and look at the differences between MedPAC and MACPAC. Plus: updates…
