In this episode of Zotec Answers, Ed Gaines, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Industry Liaison at Zotec Partners, is joined by Anders Gilberg, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at MGMA. Together, they unpack how prior authorizations, downcoding, denials, and evolving payer practices are impacting physician groups across specialties. The conversation also highlights what’s happening in state legislatures and on Capitol Hill, and why meaningful progress depends on sustained, coordinated advocacy.
Review MGMA's 2026 Advocacy Agenda here.
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