Episodes

  • What has the Advocacy Team been up to so far in 2025?

    What has the Advocacy Team been up to so far in 2025?
    Jul 9 2025

    Take Action Today!

    1. The Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025 (H.R. 879/ S. 1640) - Text ZPFIX to 50457
    2. The Find It Early Act (S. 1410) - Text ZPFIND to 50457

    Become an Advocate Today. Text ZOTEC to 50457.

    Visit our Get Involved page.

    Check Out Our Resources:

    • Zotec Answers - A Healthcare Podcast
    • A to ZPAC Blogs - A Biweekly Blog
    • Healthcare Advocacy Toolkit
    • Breast Cancer Awareness Toolkit
    • Q1 and Q2 2025 Legislative Reports
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    10 mins
  • What do you need to know about the No Surprises Act (NSA) and TMA III litigation?

    What do you need to know about the No Surprises Act (NSA) and TMA III litigation?
    Jun 19 2025
    1. Listen to previous episodes of Zotec Answers.
    2. McDermott No Surprises Act Resource Center

    Do you have a question or topic you'd like us to cover in a future episode? We'd love to hear from you. Just send us an email at zotecanswers@zotecpartners.com.

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    9 mins
  • 2025 a pivotal year for advocacy; how can radiologists and other physicians make their voices heard?

    2025 a pivotal year for advocacy; how can radiologists and other physicians make their voices heard?
    Jun 11 2025

    Take action today by texting ZPFIND to 50457.

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    18 mins
  • What is the latest intel from this week's EDPMA Washington D.C. Fly-in?

    What is the latest intel from this week's EDPMA Washington D.C. Fly-in?
    May 13 2025

    Take Action Today! On the go? Simply text ZPFIX to 50457 to take action.

    If you haven't yet listened to the previous episode of Zotec Answers, where Ed Gaines spoke with Dr. Jennifer Raley, you can listen to it here.

    Interested in learning more about the Budget Reconciliation process? Check out this helpful graphic.

    References & Resources:

    1. Emergency Medicine Policy Institute
    2. RAND Health Care
    3. RAND Report
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    14 mins
  • How does Budget Reconciliation work and why is it critical to patient access to care?

    How does Budget Reconciliation work and why is it critical to patient access to care?
    Apr 30 2025

    Take action today! On the go? Simply text ZPFIX to 50457 to take action.

    Interested in learning more about the Budget Reconciliation process? Check out this helpful graphic.

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    10 mins
  • Where does breast cancer screening coverage stand today?

    Where does breast cancer screening coverage stand today?
    Apr 24 2025

    Want to know what breast cancer screening coverage looks like in your state? Visit densebreast-info.org for up-to-date state-by-state information.

    Curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the landscape of breast cancer diagnosis? Dive into our previous A to ZPAC blog post to explore some of the latest developments.

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    9 mins
  • What will the RAND report mean for the future of emergency medicine?

    What will the RAND report mean for the future of emergency medicine?
    Apr 17 2025

    References & Resources:

    1. Emergency Medicine Policy Institute
    2. RAND Health Care
    3. RAND Report
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    19 mins
  • What are the latest advocacy updates regarding the NSA?

    What are the latest advocacy updates regarding the NSA?
    Mar 19 2025
    In this episode of Zotec Answers, Ed Gaines, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Industry Liaison at Zotec Partners, shares key updates on the latest developments surrounding the No Surprises Act. He also provides insights from a recent meeting between physicians and newly appointed, and confirmed, Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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    13 mins