Rodney L. Whitlock

Long time Congressional health care staffer turned consultant at @McDermottPlus. All health care, all the time with occasional World Champion Nats and cycling.

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Catch up on the #healthpolicy news of the week:

> House Energy and Commerce Committee discusses Medicare physician payment
> House Ways and Means Committee advances healthcare legislation
> CMS finalizes 2027 NBPP

👉 https://t.co/g08zDo0SVy

[Rodney L. Whitlock @RodneyLWhitlock]

They let me do the Breakroom podcast. I talked about bank robbery, ties going to the runner, Bruno Mars, and magic wands. Enjoy.

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This week in the Breakroom, we discuss the growing focus from both Congress and CMS on fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid, including the recent Medicare enrollment moratoria for new hospice and home health providers. 🎙️ Listen: https://t.co/dZMUAApVg9

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Dentalcare would like a word with you.

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I’m going to start a support group for health reporters who are horrified that @APStylebook is making health care one word. Who wants in?

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Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Erin Fuller to discuss reconciliation and hearings with HHS Secretary Kennedy. 🎙️Listen: https://t.co/SUJYlAK2Ba

[Rodney L. Whitlock @RodneyLWhitlock]

Annual Easter Bunny photo. So much fluff. Happy Easter everyone.

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This week in the Breakroom, we discuss the ongoing process to fund the government for the upcoming fiscal year, and what influence the upcoming president’s budget request may have on that process. 🎙️ Listen: https://t.co/2qK68buY5y

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It's #GivingDay @RoanokeCollege. All in. Ride on Maroons! @RCmaroons

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In this week's Healthcare Preview, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Erin Fuller to discuss the administration's recent actions on combatting fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid, and what we're watching on healthcare policy in Congress: https://t.co/RC1YASNZlF

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Catch up on this week’s #healthpolicy headlines:

> Senate HELP examines AI & health IT
> Medicaid fraud scrutiny intensifies
> CMS requests info from NY Medicaid
> Court rules for hospitals in 340B case

👉 https://t.co/qKOFVxHMgd

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In this week’s Regs & Eggs, Jeffrey Davis and Lynn Nonnemaker review proposed Medicare Advantage and Part D policies for 2027, including MA growth rate, risk adjustment, Star Ratings updates, and the new BALANCE model for Part D GLP-1 coverage.

Read more:
https://t.co/28fQsBKiyF

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In this week’s Healthcare Preview, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Madalyn News to discuss how recent world events may affect ongoing congressional and administrative health policy work in 2026.

Listen: https://t.co/00N75lfgGo

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Catch up on the #healthpolicy news of the week:
> Senate HELP Committee holds surgeon general nomination hearing
> President Trump delivers State of the Union address
> HHS announces antifraud actions, releases RFI
👉 https://t.co/ADdI3SXZ8R

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In this week's Regs & Eggs, we review newly released Medicaid data from the DOGE team within HHS, outlining what's included, how it may be used to assess service utilization, and key structural limitations to consider: https://t.co/2zp2KRbl1O

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We're hiring a Director, Market Access to help healthcare organizations navigate Medicare and Medicaid coverage and reimbursement policy – and turn it into strategy. Learn more and apply: https://t.co/OG9VN2zGLz

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In this week's Healthcare Preview, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Julia Grabo to discuss what to watch for this week on Capitol Hill, including the president's state of the union address and upcoming healthcare hearings. 🎙️ Listen: https://t.co/NFIms4D44C

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This week in the Breakroom, we break down the proposed 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters and discuss on the ground implications of the proposals. 🎙️ Listen: https://t.co/Fmxem2d9MM

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In this week's Healthcare Preview, we discuss what to watch during the congressional recess and examine how DOGE's release of provider-level Medicaid claims data could shape stakeholder responses and future oversight of the healthcare system. 🎙️ Listen: https://t.co/pOwInJIUIk

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Catch up on the #healthpolicy news of the week:
> Senate committees continue to examine fraud in federal and state programs
> CMS releases proposed NBPP for 2027
> HRSA announces RFI for 340B Pilot Rebate Program
👉 https://t.co/1byekQWtI3

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This week in the Breakroom, Katie Waldo joins Julia Grabo to discuss the recent focus on Medicaid fraud by the Trump administration and Congress, and what to watch moving forward. 🎙️ Listen: https://t.co/CI9dqO59DK

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In this week's Healthcare Preview, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Maddie News to discuss upcoming congressional hearings on healthcare affordability and fraud. 🎙️ Listen: https://t.co/7Eb9a8asSG