Which policy trends is the Business Group on Health watching?

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Top Story The Policy Trends the Business Group on Health Is Watching The Business Group on Health is paying attention to Medicaid cuts, tariffs, threats to ERISA and more. Sponsored Improving the Collection of Maternal Health Data Presented by MedCity News In this episode, we're joined by Maggie McCullough, CEO of PolicyMap. She discusses what's wrong with the way maternal health data is collected at the federal level and ways it can be improved. Listen now! Only 3 Weeks Away! MedCity News' flagship event for the entire healthcare innovation ecosystem! Join us May 20-21 in Chicago for two days packed with fresh ideas, strategic insights, and unmatched networking. Register Now

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