This week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron provide an update on the debt ceiling talks in Washington. Now that a tentative deal has been agreed to, what delays, if any, can providers expect from Medicare payments? Then, a new budget deal in Sacramento may raise reimbursement for some office visits and maternity care for Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program. How much of an increase could physicians see and is it enough to keep doctors in-network for the program? Plus, Democratic lawmakers there are at odds with Governor Gavin Newsom over a tax he collected but then didn’t use. Matthew and Ron break down the fight. Subscribe to the FLATLINING Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pandora, TuneIn, and Audible. Articles mentioned in this program: California wants to increase pay for some Medi-Cal providers. How it might help patients access care - The Press DemocratCalifornia Governor and Democratic Lawmakers at Odds Over Billions in Health Care Funds - KFF Health News This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.flatlining.net