Government Shutdowns & Contingency Plans: Who's Still on Duty? (Policy Update October 2025) Thursday, October 2 @ 4:12 PM * 12 minutes
With the government officially closed, hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White explore how the shutdown affects federal health agencies, including HHS, NIH, and the VA.
Research Funding, Senate Letter, and a Looming Shutdown (Policy Update September 2025) Friday, September 26 @ 12:34 PM * 20 minutes
Host Tod Ibrahim speaks with Ryan Murray, ASN Senior Manager of Government Affairs, about ASN's advocacy on recent NIH policy changes, the society's statement to the Senate Finance Committee, and its partnership with Research!America.
From the Shire to the Senate: The Big Beautiful Bill's Impact on Kidney Health Policy (Policy Update July 2025) Thursday, July 24 @ 2:37 PM * 22 minutes
How could H.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act, impact kidney health policy? Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White take the journey — Tolkien style.
Debrief: 2025 AMA House of Delegates Annual Meeting (Policy Update June 2025) Wednesday, June 18 @ 12:56 PM * 19 minutes
Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White share key insights and takeaways from their experience at the 2025 American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates Annual Meeting.
Kidney Policy Summer Preview: Mid-Year Developments & What's to Come (Policy Update May 2025) Thursday, May 29 @ 11:26 AM * 20 minutes
Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White dive into the latest judicial and policy developments as they relate to kidney care and preview what to watch as we head into the summer rulemaking cycle.
Unpacking the Leak: FY26 HHS Passback and Kidney Health Implications (Policy Update April 2025) Monday, April 28 @ 10:06 AM * 19 minutes
Host David White is joined by Dr. Dan Weiner, ASN Councilor and Council Liaison to ASN's policy committees, to discuss a leaked OMB "passback" document that outlines proposed significant cuts to the FY2026 HHS budget.
Federal Leadership Confirmed: What It Means for Kidney Policy (Policy Update April 2025) Wednesday, April 16 @ 12:00 AM * 24 minutes
Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss the recent federal confirmations at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and explore their potential impact on kidney health policy
Kidney Advocacy in Action: A Day on Capitol Hill (Policy Update March 2025) Friday, March 28 @ 4:44 PM * 24 minutes
Host Lauren Ahearn, Senior Quality & Regulatory Affairs Associate, is joined by Rachel Meyer, Strategic Policy Advisor, Dr. Suzanne Watnick, Policy & Advocacy Committee Chair, and Dr. Roz Mannon, Transplant Policy Committee Chair to discuss ASN's Hill Day
Shutdowns & Injunctions: Tracking Policy Changes from Capitol Hill to NIH (Policy Update March 2025) Friday, March 14 @ 1:20 PM * 16 minutes
Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White dive into the latest on the possible government shutdown, an injunction blocking NIH cuts, RFK Jr.'s public comment policy change, and changes to Department of Veterans Affairs.
What's Happening Now: Legal Challenges, Budget Bills, and Kidney Health Advocacy Efforts (Policy Update February 2025) Friday, February 28 @ 4:25 PM * 29 minutes
Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss recent legal challenges to the Trump Administration's executive orders, the House budget bill, and ASN's upcoming advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill.
Checks, Balances, and Executive Actions (Policy Update February 2025) Monday, February 10 @ 3:00 PM * 24 minutes
Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White provide an update and insights into the Trump Administration's recent executive actions and their impact on kidney health policy
Executive Orders and Kidney Care Policy: Navigating the Impact (Policy Update January 2025) Friday, January 24 @ 2:14 PM * 22 minutes
Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss President Donald Trump's recent executive orders and their potential impact on health care and kidney health policy.
IOTA, Transplant Policy, and End-of-Year Legislation: What You Need to Know (Policy Update December 2024) December 20, 2024 @ 1:36 PM * 18 minutes
Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White are joined by Rachel Meyer, Strategic Policy Advisor to the Executive Vice President, to discuss the IOTA Final Rule, recent transplant legislation, and other end-of-year policy developments.
Election Outcomes and Renal Realities: The Future of Kidney Care Under New Presidential Leadership (Policy Update November 2024) November 26, 2024 @ 10:15 AM * 16 minutes
Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss the outcome of the recent presidential election's potential impact on kidney health policy.