D.C. Download
Welcome to D.C. Download, your go-to podcast for decoding the nonstop action in Washington, D.C. Each episode, we break down the latest Executive Orders, regulatory moves, agency updates, and political power plays coming out of the nation's capital. Whether you're a policy professional, legal expert, or just a politics junkie, we cut through the noise to bring you timely insights, practical takeaways, and expert analysis on what’s really happening behind the scenes in D.C. —and why it matters.
This is a discussion of current legislative and political issues in Washington, D.C., by the Polsinelli Public Policy Advisory Group, which is a bipartisan unit advocating for clients before the federal government. Any personal political views expressed by the participants are the views of that individual and do not represent the position of the Polsinelli Public Policy Advisory Group or the Polsinelli law firm.
D.C. Download
Episode 02 - The Big Beautiful Bill and the Future of Medicaid
In this episode of D.C. Download, the Public Policy team welcomes Jennifer Evans, Managing Partner of Polsinelli’s Denver office, seasoned health care attorney, and former deputy Medicaid director for the state of Colorado. Drawing on her deep experience in both state and federal policy, Jennifer breaks down the Medicaid provisions in the recent reconciliation bill—dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill.” She explains how changes to state financing, provider payments, and new eligibility requirements—like work mandates and more frequent re-enrollment—could impact hospitals, health systems, and patients across the country.
