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Week of December 6 - Administration AI Moves, Congress Advances AHCAH ExtensionPolicy briefing5 min 09 sec
CTeL Policy Scoop: Week of December 6 - Administration AI Moves, Congress Advances AHCAH Extension
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of November 21 - Trump Considers AI Law Block, New CMS GuidancePolicy briefing4 min 00 sec
CTeL Policy Scoop: Week of November 21 - Trump Considers AI Law Block, New CMS Guidance
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of November 14 - Gov't Reopens, DEA Extender ComingPolicy briefing3 min 04 sec
CTeL Policy Scoop: Week of November 14 - Gov't Reopens, DEA Extender Coming
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of November 7 - Record-Breaking Shutdown ContinuesPolicy briefing4 min 17 sec
CTeL Policy Scoop: Week of November 7 - Record-Breaking Shutdown Continues
Open this episode on SpotifyCTeL Spotlight: Building a Virtual Health Ecosystem with Dr. Waqas AhmedGuest conversation27 min 11 sec
CTeL Spotlight: Building a Virtual Health Ecosystem with Dr. Waqas Ahmed
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of October 24 - Shutdown Staffing SwapsPolicy briefing3 min 06 sec
CTeL Policy Scoop: Week of October 24 - Shutdown Staffing Swaps
Open this episode on SpotifyVishal Modi: Spoonified | CTeL Policy ScoopGuest conversation20 min 12 sec
Vishal Modi: Spoonified | CTeL Policy Scoop
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of October 10 - Shutdown Enters its Third WeekPolicy briefing4 min 26 sec
CTeL Policy Scoop: Week of October 10 - Shutdown Enters its Third Week
Open this episode on SpotifyKeeping Families Together: A Conversation with Michelle Turner of Here Now HealthGuest conversation28 min 57 sec
Keeping Families Together: A Conversation with Michelle Turner of Here Now Health
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of September 26 - All Eyes on Government ShutdownPolicy briefing4 min 11 sec
CTeL Policy Scoop: Week of September 26 - All Eyes on Government Shutdown
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of September 19 - CR Released to AI HearingsPolicy briefing4 min 22 sec
CTeL Policy Scoop: Week of September 19 - CR Released to AI Hearings
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of September 12, 2025 | The Shutdown Showdown ContinuesPolicy briefing5 min 57 sec
The Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of September 12, 2025 | The Shutdown Showdown Continues
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of September 5: From AI Hearings to Telehealth WinsPolicy briefing5 min 30 sec
CTeL Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of September 5: From AI Hearings to Telehealth Wins
Open this episode on SpotifyFrom Special Forces to Smart Health: Dr. Amir Hadid on AI, Wearables, and Predicting Illness Before It HappensGuest conversation34 min 09 sec
From Special Forces to Smart Health: Dr. Amir Hadid on AI, Wearables, and Predicting Illness Before It Happens
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of August 22nd: CMS Chili Cook Offs??Policy briefing4 min 17 sec
The Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of August 22nd: CMS Chili Cook Offs??
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of August 15th: DARPA and Health DataPolicy briefing3 min 31 sec
Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of August 15th: DARPA and Health Data
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of August 8: "The Doctor Will Zoom You Now... And Here's What It'll Cost!"Policy briefing3 min 31 sec
The Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of August 8: "The Doctor Will Zoom You Now... And Here's What It'll Cost!"
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of August 1: Prior Auth, AI, and Policy in FluxPolicy briefing3 min 41 sec
The Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of August 1: Prior Auth, AI, and Policy in Flux
Open this episode on SpotifyRevolutionizing Nursing Education with Mikhail ShneyderGuest conversation56 min 41 sec
The Telehealth Policy Scoop: Revolutionizing Nursing Education with Mikhail Shneyder
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of July 25th: AI, ACA, & the Future of Digital HealthPolicy briefing4 min 06 sec
The Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of July 25th: AI, ACA, & the Future of Digital Health
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of July 18th: CMS Release CY 26 Physician Fee SchedulePolicy briefing4 min 03 sec
The Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of July 18th: CMS Release CY 26 Physician Fee Schedule
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of July 11th: Navigating Funding Gaps, AI Litigation, and Legislative ShowdownsPolicy briefing4 min 25 sec
The Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of July 11th: Navigating Funding Gaps, AI Litigation, and Legislative Showdowns
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of July 3: Hot Takes & Hybrid Health in the Digital Wild West!Policy briefing3 min 57 sec
The Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of July 3: Hot Takes & Hybrid Health in the Digital Wild West!
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of June 27: AI's Wild Ride, Privacy Battles & Wearable DreamsPolicy briefing3 min 45 sec
The Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of June 27: AI's Wild Ride, Privacy Battles & Wearable Dreams
Open this episode on SpotifyJune 20th: Speaking up for Smart TechPolicy briefing4 min 14 sec
The Telehealth Policy Scoop: June 20th: Speaking up for Smart Tech
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of June 13th: our Not-So-Scary Friday the 13th Policy Scoop!Policy briefing4 min 01 sec
The Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of June 13th: our Not-So-Scary Friday the 13th Policy Scoop!
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of June 6th: Code Red, AI Sprees, and Budget BluesPolicy briefing4 min 50 sec
Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of June 6th: Code Red, AI Sprees, and Budget Blues
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of May 30: Unpacking Health Tech's Wild WestPolicy briefing3 min 49 sec
The Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of May 30: Unpacking Health Tech's Wild West
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of May 23: MAHA Report, Medicare Cuts, and One Big Beautiful BillPolicy briefing5 min 06 sec
The Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of May 23: MAHA Report, Medicare Cuts, and One Big Beautiful Bill
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of May 16th: Medicaid Mayhem, AI Ambitions & Your Policy Fix!Policy briefing5 min 43 sec
The Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of May 16th: Medicaid Mayhem, AI Ambitions & Your Policy Fix!
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of May 9th: Budget Cuts, AI Takeovers & Telehealth Triumphs!Policy briefing5 min 37 sec
The Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of May 9th: Budget Cuts, AI Takeovers & Telehealth Triumphs!
Open this episode on Spotify5/1 EditionPolicy briefing3 min 11 sec
The Telehealth Policy Scoop: 5/1 Edition
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of April 25, 2025Policy briefing4 min 00 sec
The Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of April 25, 2025
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of April 18: HHS Reorg, CMS Proposed Rules and Funding WoesPolicy briefing5 min 59 sec
The Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of April 18: HHS Reorg, CMS Proposed Rules and Funding Woes
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of April 11: AI Bias, Big Tariffs, and Medicare Advantage MovesPolicy briefing5 min 56 sec
The Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of April 11: AI Bias, Big Tariffs, and Medicare Advantage Moves
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of April 4th: AI Lawsuits, Cyber Chaos & HHS DramaPolicy briefing6 min 59 sec
The Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of April 4th: AI Lawsuits, Cyber Chaos & HHS Drama
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of March 28th: HHS shake ups, "X" Date, and Executive OrdersPolicy briefing6 min 28 sec
The Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of March 28th: HHS shake ups, "X" Date, and Executive Orders
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of March 21: The Future of Telehealth Policy & AI in HealthcarePolicy briefing5 min 25 sec
Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of March 21: The Future of Telehealth Policy & AI in Healthcare
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of March 14th: CMS Proposes ACA Changes, Government Shutdown Scramble, and More.Policy briefing7 min 13 sec
Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of March 14th: CMS Proposes ACA Changes, Government Shutdown Scramble, and More.
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of March 7th: Policy Shifts, Telehealth Extensions & AI GuardrailsPolicy briefing9 min 23 sec
The Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of March 7th: Policy Shifts, Telehealth Extensions & AI Guardrails
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of Feb 28th: New CTeL Research Drops, AI-Powered Tools, and Congress Passes House BudgetPolicy briefing4 min 33 sec
The Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of Feb 28th: New CTeL Research Drops, AI-Powered Tools, and Congress Passes House Budget
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of Feb 21: HHS Firings, Medicaid Cuts, and More.Policy briefing4 min 13 sec
The Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of Feb 21: HHS Firings, Medicaid Cuts, and More.
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of February 14th: RFK Jr. Approved, Vance in Paris, and More.Policy briefing5 min 02 sec
Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of February 14th: RFK Jr. Approved, Vance in Paris, and More.
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of February 7, 2025: Gemini 2.0, AI Action Summit, and Louisiana Charges NY Doctor for Cross State PrescribingPolicy briefing4 min 21 sec
Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of February 7, 2025: Gemini 2.0, AI Action Summit, and Louisiana Charges NY Doctor for Cross State Prescribing
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of January 31, 2025: Key AI & Telehealth Policy Shifts You Need to KnowPolicy briefing7 min 11 sec
Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of January 31, 2025: Key AI & Telehealth Policy Shifts You Need to Know
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of January 24, 2025Policy briefing4 min 52 sec
Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of January 24, 2025
Open this episode on SpotifyWeek of January 17thPolicy briefing8 min 44 sec
Telehealth Policy Scoop: Week of January 17th
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