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EPISODE · Dec 19, 2025 · 33 MIN

The ACA Tax Credit Crisis: Why Congress is in Chaos & What It Means for Your Premiums

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Learn how you can scale your care team with AIhttps://link.CareCo.ai/rmvhvq As we approach the December 31, 2025 deadline, the healthcare world is bracing for a massive shift. In this episode, Mendel sits down with policy expert Andrew Schwab (Platform Government Strategies) to break down the unprecedented "discharge petition" that just rocked the House of Representatives.We discuss:The 2025 expiration of enhanced ACA tax credits.Why moderate Republicans broke ranks to join Democrats in a historic move against Speaker Mike Johnson.Trump’s proposal to send healthcare money directly to individuals instead of insurers.The "Single Largest Tax Expenditure" in the US that most Americans don't even know exists.00:00 — Introduction: Meet Craig Samet 03:01 — The Mission: Changing Healthcare 06:06 — Overcoming Bureaucratic Resistance 09:03 — The Power of Collaboration 12:01 — Innovation: A Patient-Centric Approach 15:02 — Mapping the Future of Health Systems 18:03 — Navigating Cost & Experience Hurdles 21:04 — Key Metrics for Population Health 24:01 — Inside the Longitude PHM Model 27:00 — Closing Thoughts & Future Outlook

Learn how you can scale your care team with AIhttps://link.CareCo.ai/rmvhvq As we approach the December 31, 2025 deadline, the healthcare world is bracing for a massive shift. In this episode, Mendel sits down with policy expert Andrew Schwab (Platform Government Strategies) to break down the unprecedented "discharge petition" that just rocked the House of Representatives.We discuss:The 2025 expiration of enhanced ACA tax credits.Why moderate Republicans broke ranks to join Democrats in a historic move against Speaker Mike Johnson.Trump’s proposal to send healthcare money directly to individuals instead of insurers.The "Single Largest Tax Expenditure" in the US that most Americans don't even know exists.00:00 — Introduction: Meet Craig Samet 03:01 — The Mission: Changing Healthcare 06:06 — Overcoming Bureaucratic Resistance 09:03 — The Power of Collaboration 12:01 — Innovation: A Patient-Centric Approach 15:02 — Mapping the Future of Health Systems 18:03 — Navigating Cost & Experience Hurdles 21:04 — Key Metrics for Population Health 24:01 — Inside the Longitude PHM Model 27:00 — Closing Thoughts & Future Outlook

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