# Beyond the Drip: NHIA CEO Connie Sullivan on Policy, Drug Pricing, and the Future of Home Infusion Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-drip-podcast-6943564/beyond-the-drip-nhia-ceo-connie-sullivan-on-policy-drug-pricing-and-the-future-of-home-infusion Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-drip-podcast-6943564/beyond-the-drip-nhia-ceo-connie-sullivan-on-policy-drug-pricing-and-the-future-of-home-infusion.md Podcast: [Beyond the Drip Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-drip-podcast-6943564) Published: 2026-04-16T09:15:19+00:00 Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-the-drip-nhia-ceo-connie-sullivan-on-policy-drug-pricing-and-the-future-of-home-infusion--71363175 Audio file: https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71363175/riverside_episode_16_apr_15_2026_001_beyond_the_drip_pod.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/beyond-the-drip-podcast-6943564/episodes/beyond-the-drip-nhia-ceo-connie-sullivan-on-policy-drug-pricing-and-the-future-of-home-infusion Duration seconds: 2979 ## Resource Welcome to Beyond the Drip, where we dive into the fascinating world of Infusion Pharmacy, from Home Infusion to Ambulatory Infusion Centers. Expect topical conversations on the latest happenings in Infusion from industry leaders who will bring you the latest news, trends and innovations in the infusion industry, as well as expert insights and stories to keep you informed and inspired. In this episode of Beyond the Drip, Jon Love and the crew sit down with returning guest Connie Sullivan, President & CEO of the National Home Infusion Association, for a grounded conversation on where the industry stands heading into 2026. From mounting pressure on drug pricing to the realities of Medicare coverage gaps, Connie breaks down the forces shaping access, reimbursement, and care delivery. The group also dives into the growing role of home infusion in rare disease treatment, what recent legislation does (and doesn’t) fix, and why providers still face complexity at every step of the revenue cycle. AI is everywhere—but where does it actually fit in infusion today? And what should providers be cautious about? If you’re trying to keep up with policy changes, payer dynamics, and the operational challenges behind the scenes, this episode brings clarity without the fluff. Key Takeaways: The growing impact of drug pricing pressure—and how it’s creating instability across access, quality, and reimbursement models Record attendance at NHIA’s conference and why this year’s sessions matter given rapid policy and regulatory changes What the Joe Fiandra Act actually does—and why it doesn’t fully expand access due to structural limitations (like the pump requirement) Why Medicare coverage remains a major barrier to home infusion, especially once patients turn 65 The shift toward treating… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/beyond-the-drip-podcast-6943564/episodes/beyond-the-drip-nhia-ceo-connie-sullivan-on-policy-drug-pricing-and-the-future-of-home-infusion/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-drip-podcast-6943564/beyond-the-drip-nhia-ceo-connie-sullivan-on-policy-drug-pricing-and-the-future-of-home-infusion.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.