VBC Insights: Federal Policy Shift: Preparing Hospitals for the Road Ahead

Episode 135- Federal Policy Shift: Preparing Hospitals for the Road Ahead On this episode Dan explores the potential impact of new federal legislation, including One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, which is set to reshape healthcare delivery and payment models. He is joined by Natalie Davis, a nationally recognized health policy leader who has spent nearly two decades shaping and implementing initiatives to improve access to affordable, high-quality care for all. In 2018, Natalie co-founded United States of Care, an organization dedicated to advancing health equity and ensuring care is accessible regardless of health status, social needs, or income. She also played a key role in launching Town Hall Ventures and The Medicaid Transformation Project. Together, they examine the implications of the legislation for hospitals across the country, highlighting both the opportunities to advance value-based care and the challenges of adapting to new funding and operational requirements. Tune in to gain insights into how hospitals can proactively prepare for change, navigate evolving financial pressures, and sustain access and quality of care particularly in resource-limited settings. Strategies are explored to help organizations achieve success while maintaining strong community impact. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen