{"podcast":{"title":"Beyond the Drip Podcast","slug":"beyond-the-drip-podcast-6943564","podcast_index_feed_id":6943564,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6210364/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beyond-the-drip-podcast--6210364","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bb86d3819a82ced7833c3debedef2494.jpg","author":"Prochant","episode_count":18,"summary":"Welcome to Beyond the Drip Podcast!Join us as we explore the world of Infusion Pharmacy, including Home Infusion and Ambulatory Infusion Centers. Featuring interviews with industry trailblazers, this podcast is your go-to source for the latest news, trends, innovations, and insights in the infusion industry. Whether you're a healthcare professional or just curious about infusion pharmacy, Beyond the Drip Podcast is here to keep you informed and inspired. Tune in and take your knowledge beyond the drip! New podcasts released monthly!","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T22:17:17.645972+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-drip-podcast-6943564"},"episode":{"title":"Beyond the Drip: NHIA CEO Connie Sullivan on Policy, Drug Pricing, and the Future of Home Infusion","slug":"beyond-the-drip-nhia-ceo-connie-sullivan-on-policy-drug-pricing-and-the-future-of-home-infusion","published_at":"2026-04-16T09:15:19+00:00","page_url":"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","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-drip-podcast-6943564","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-the-drip-nhia-ceo-connie-sullivan-on-policy-drug-pricing-and-the-future-of-home-infusion--71363175","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71363175/riverside_episode_16_apr_15_2026_001_beyond_the_drip_pod.mp3","summary":"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…","meta_description":"Welcome to Beyond the Drip, where we dive into the fascinating world of Infusion Pharmacy, from Home Infusion to Ambulatory Infusion Centers. Expect topic…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2979,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"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","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"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","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}