About this episode

The episode provides a Washington health policy update focusing on federal developments and advocacy efforts.

Health Calls Season 6, Episode 11 delivers an important Washington health policy update, as host Brian Reardon and Executive Producer Josh Matejka welcome Paulo Pontemayor, CHA’s Senior Director for Government Relations. Paulo breaks down federal health care policy developments, including the expiration of ACA premium tax credits and ongoing coalition advocacy through Keep Americans Covered.

People in this episode

Host: Brian Reardon

Guest: Paulo Pontemayor

Topics covered

• health policy
• advocacy
• federal healthcare
• ACA
• coalition advocacy

Keywords

• health policy
• advocacy
• ACA
• premium tax credits
• coalition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CHA, Keep Americans Covered, ACA

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