Episode 39
CMS’ Evolving Payment Policies: Andy Wegman, Banner Health
Aug 12, 2026
36:36
Episode Description
Join hosts Chad Mulvany and Shawn Stack for a conversation with special guest Andy Wegman, senior director of reimbursement services at Banner Health. They discuss the recent spike in CMS rulemaking and what it means for reimbursement leaders and their organizations.
Andy shares his thoughts on:
- Consequential policy changes in CMS’ prospective payment system (PPS) rules
- CMS’ approach to implementing Medicaid cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
- Reimbursement and community engagement strategies to help healthcare leaders respond to regulatory pressure
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- Medicaid Community Engagement: How Hospitals Can Prepare
- CMS Rule Signals Shift in Medicaid State-Directed Payments
- Medicaid Provider Tax Threshold Reform: How to Prepare
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