Webinar Series – Medicaid Cuts Through Budget Reconciliation – Epstein Becker Green
Part 1: Pathway to Cuts Through Reconciliation
Tuesday, April 15 | 1:00 p.m. ET
For hospitals and other providers, anticipating the timing and form of Medicaid cuts is crucial to informing their advocacy and planning. Join Epstein Becker Green and Juniper Advisory for a deep-dive, live webinar into Congress’s pathway to adopting Medicaid cuts through “reconciliation,” with perspectives from guest industry experts on likely federal outcomes, state Medicaid plan choices, implications for modeling, and other planning. This first installment in our “Medicaid Cuts Through Budget Reconciliation” webinar series will set the stage for the House of Representatives and Senate paths to a budget reconciliation target and the follow-on work of the Medicaid authorizing committees and provide perspectives on provider strategic and operational planning.
Part 2: Policy Options and CBO Scoring
Tuesday, April 29 | 2:00 p.m. ET
With Medicaid reform at the center of congressional debate, hospitals and other providers must remain vigilant as federal policies continue to shift. Join Epstein Becker Green, Juniper Advisory, and our guest experts as we examine two possible pathways Congress might pursue to reshape Medicaid.
First, we will break down “policy-first” options, such as block grants, budget caps, and adjustments to the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, and contrast them with “politics-first” strategies, such as expansion repeal and new work requirements. We will then share critical insights into Congressional Budget Office (CBO) scoring, demonstrating how these decisions might unfold.
This live webinar, the second in our “Medicaid Cuts Through Budget Reconciliation” series, is designed to empower hospitals and other providers with knowledge to inform their advocacy and planning.
Part 3: The Politics of Provider Taxes and Supplemental Payments; Protecting Rural Health Care
Tuesday, May 13 | 12:00 pm ET
Congress is reviewing the role of provider taxes, supplemental payments, and support for rural health care. This third episode in our “Medicaid Cuts Through Budget Reconciliation” webinar series offers a rigorous examination of the controversies surrounding supplemental payments.
The episode will explore the cases both for and against these payments, shedding light on their role in sustaining provider margins under Medicaid. Additionally, our panelists will assess congressional policy options aimed at protecting access to care in rural communities, where health systems often operate on razor-thin margins.
This session is essential for hospitals looking to understand and plan for shifts in this landscape.
Part 4: Charting the Path Forward
Tuesday, May 27 | 1:00 p.m. ET
Amid ongoing legislative activity impacting federal health care programs, hospitals and other providers face pressing decisions on how to adapt and plan for the future. This fourth installment in our “Medicaid Cuts Through Budget Reconciliation” webinar series provides critical guidance for forging a path forward during a time of uncertainty.
Expect an update on congressional actions and agency next steps. With the help of industry leaders, we will explore a range of potential responses from hospital systems. The discussion will be framed with views on the impact on state Medicaid plans and Medicaid beneficiaries across different categories.
Join us for insights into the strategic and operational approaches that will be “on the table” as Medicaid and other federal funding reductions come into focus.
