Healthy Politics is a series hosted by Holmes Murphy Compliance Director Nick Karls and Senior Advisor Den Bishop, focusing on healthcare-related topics in politics. The longest government shutdown in U.S. history (43 days) sharpened the spotlight on healthcare affordability and the risk of expiring insurance subsidies. In this episode, we cover:

Employer Pressure: Rising renewal rates and growing cost concerns

Subsidy Debate: With enhanced ACA marketplace tax credits set to expire, millions could face premium increases - in some cases, more than doubling

Paying the Subsidies to Individuals: What are the potential impacts of paying the marketplace subsidies to individuals instead of directly to the health insurers?

Don’t miss this conversation!

Healthy Politics is a series hosted by Holmes Murphy Compliance Director Nick Karls and Senior Advisor Den Bishop, focusing on healthcare-related topics in politics.

In this episode, we unfold the government shutdown and why it’s being messaged as a healthcare-driven debate in Washington.

We also break down the Republican and Democratic stances - and what they could mean for the affordability crunch impacting nearly 20 million Americans.

Bottom line: This is a signal that healthcare is back in the spotlight as both parties prepare for the mid-term elections. Don’t miss this conversation!

Healthy Politics is a series hosted by Holmes Murphy Compliance Director Nick Karls and Senior Advisor Den Bishop, focusing on healthcare-related topics in politics.

In this episode, we break down the newly passed “Big Beautiful Bill”, discussing how its provisions are set to shape the future of employer-sponsored healthcare, impose Medicaid work requirements, and reduce federal spending.

We also explore how these changes may pressure hospitals, increase employer healthcare costs, and expand the uninsured population - creating ripple effects throughout the healthcare system.

If we look ahead to the next presidential election, what role could rising uninsured rates shape healthcare policy conversation, and will the market be ready to respond? Don’t miss this conversation!