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November 6, 2025
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Week in Washington 11/06/25
Shutdown – Generally no updates on the shutdown, which will be the longest in US history. Several observers noted that this week’s election, which favored Democrats, could change the dynamics of the shutdown. There continue to be some conversations on potential off ramps/policy compromises but no leadership level conversations. Two shutdown related stories Tariffs – ... Continue reading
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November 20, 2025
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Newsworthy Findings
Federal ACA Enrollment Kicks off Without Action on Subsidies
Millions of Americans are facing steep price hikes for Affordable Care Act coverage while Congress dithers over the issue. Experts say there’s not as much time to act as legislators may believe.
Medicare Finalizes Controversial Cut to Specialty Care Next Year
The CMS finalized the Medicare physician fee schedule for 2026 on Friday, one day before the statutory deadline. The massive payment rule includes a so-called “efficiency adjustment,” which reduces payment for thousands of services including surgeries, outpatient interventions, pain management and more starting next year.
Nonprofit Health Systems Unveil ACA Plans Amid Ongoing Florida Blue Contract Dispute
Two South Florida nonprofit health systems have launched a new marketplace health plan under 22 Health through their jointly-owned Community Care Plan, offering bronze, silver and gold ACA options with in-network care and “$0 monthly premiums for many” amid a contract dispute with Florida Blue.
Amid Shutdown, Health IT Vendors Say Hospitals Are Cutting Back on Spending
A survey by Black Book Market Research of 107 healthcare IT vendors found that 71% had one or more procurements paused and 68% were seeing new RFPs delayed, as hospitals facing cash-flow stress amid the federal shutdown shift spending toward short-term ROI tools like revenue-cycle and cybersecurity platforms.
Legislators Object to Proposed CMS Payment Changes for Diabetes Tech
In a letter to CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, diabetes caucus leaders raised concerns that the agency’s proposals will reduce access to glucose monitors and insulin pumps.
Bonus Article
After More Than Three Centuries, a Geometry Problem That Originated with a Royal Bet Is Solved
Just for Fun
Math Joke:
I’ll do algebra, I’ll do trigonometry, and I’ll even do statistics…
But graphing is where I draw the line.
Prior Week
Q: Why did the polynomial get therapy?
A: It had too many unresolved roots
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