Episode 1: Healthcare Lobbying (Guest: Gary Jacobs)

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Gary Jacobs⁠, a lobbyist, a healthcare executive, and the author of ⁠The Zen Lobbyist⁠, joins ⁠Mike Rawaan⁠ to discuss how lobbying actually works: who lobbyists represent, what a win looks like, and why mindfulness and compassion aren't soft concepts; they're strategic ones. Using real examples, including the creation of the ⁠CMMI LEAD⁠ model and the ⁠Medicare Advantage ⁠Reimbursement Final Rule, to show how advocacy shapes policy from first draft to final rule.

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