Session description:

This session will explore recent federal legislative and regulatory changes shaping healthcare and their impact on medical groups. Attendees will gain insights into how evolving federal policies intersect with medical group management, value based care, population health, and aging patient demographic trends. The discussion will highlight key federal initiatives with strong focus on the Big Beautiful Bill, payment model reforms, and actions medical groups can take to adapt and lead in a changing healthcare landscape. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of policy trends and practical considerations for aligning organizational strategy with federal priorities.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Identify recent federal legislative and regulatory changes affecting population health and medical group operations.
2. Analyze how demographic shifts, such as aging populations and changing community health needs, intersect with federal healthcare policy.
3. Evaluate the implications of federal regulatory trends on medical group operations
4. Apply strategic approaches that medical groups can use to adapt to and lead in the face of regulatory uncertainty.

Speaker:

Brandon Danz, Ph.D.; Vice President, Population Health, WellSpan Health