The Incubator
The Incubator
Ben Courchia & Daphna Yasova Barbeau
#467 - Navigating the Future of Pediatric Healthcare Funding
57 minutes Posted Sep 21, 2026 at 6:00 am.
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Send us Fan Mail Ben sits down with Dr. Shetal Shah and AAP federal advocacy director Stephanie Glier to unpack HR1, the sweeping reconciliation bill that could cut $1.15 trillion in federal Medicaid spending over the next decade. With 40% of US births and up to 65% of NICU graduates covered by Medicaid, the stakes for neonatology are enormous. Shetal and Stephanie break down state directed payments, provider taxes, shortened retroactive coverage windows, and new work requirements, explaining...