Podcast: This Week in Managed Care&amp;mdash;Medicare Executive Order and Other Health News

Reflecting on 15 Years of Health IT Evolution and What’s Next: Nate C. Apathy, PhD

CMS’s 2027 proposed MA payment rate increase of .09% falls short of expectations, potentially increasing premiums and reducing benefits for seniors.

Socioeconomic Factors Linked to Surgical Outcomes in Upper Extremity Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Nate C. Apathy, PhD, guest editor of AJMC's 15th Health IT special issue, calls for tools to be closely aligned with user needs.

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Socioeconomic and demographic factors were associated with variations in surgical outcomes among patients with upper extremity soft tissue sarcoma. | Image credit: @syahrir-adobestock.jpeg

January 22nd 2026

Transparency in Coverage Data to Expose Ghost Rates and Hold Payers Accountable: David Muhlestein, PhD

Socioeconomic and demographic factors influenced amputation and recurrence rates in upper extremity soft tissue sarcoma.

January 20th 2026

5 FAQs About ICHRAs: What to Know as ACA Subsidy Extensions Stall

David Muhlestein, PhD, breaks down ghost rates, data gaps, and why stronger oversight is needed to make Transparency in Coverage files usable for patients.

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As ACA subsidy extensions face uncertainty, ICHRAs are gaining attention. Here’s what employers and employees should know. | Image credit: @dragonstock_AdobeStock.jpeg

January 16th 2026

Trump Announces “The Great Healthcare Plan,” Proposing Direct Payments, Price Transparency, Insurance Reform

With ACA subsidies in limbo, ICHRAs may reshape how Americans access coverage. Here are 5 FAQs explaining what they are, who benefits, and key trade-offs.

President Trump’s proposed Great Healthcare Plan promises to lower health care costs for Americans if Congress enacts it. | Image credit: Rawf8 - stock.adobe.com

January 15th 2026

CMS Proposes Nearly Flat 2027 Medicare Advantage Payment Rates

Trump's Great Healthcare Plan aims to lower drug prices, reduce insurance premiums, and enhance transparency, according to the White House.

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Trump Announces “The Great Healthcare Plan,” Proposing Direct Payments, Price Transparency, Insurance Reform

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