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The 80 Million Podcast

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
GovernmentHealth & Fitness

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About the show

Welcome to The 80 Million Podcast, powered by Manatt Health and hosted by Patti Boozang. Think of us as the proverbial water cooler where you can listen to health care policy discussions particularly focusing on federal and state Medicaid policy, and the potential impact on your organization — whether you’re part of government, a provider system, health plan, life sciences company or another organization within the health care ecosystem that Medicaid touches. Our Substack blog and podcast will feel like talking to your smartest friend (who happens to be deeply entrenched in Medicaid). Subscribe for notifications about new episodes, review our The 80 Million blog and find more information on our services at manatt.com. The views expressed on the podcast reflect the personal views and opinions of the participants and are not intended to constitute legal advice or counsel, nor the views of Manatt Health.   Credits:   Host and Executive Producer: Patti Boozang, Senior Managing Director, Manatt Health   Editorial Director: Amanda Eisenberg, Consultant, Manatt Health    Editor:   Anthony Vito

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