With the longest government shutdown in U.S. history as a backdrop, for-profit providers and payers detailed the continued regulatory uncertainty and pressures on their businesses in the third quarter. 

In this episode of "Podnosis," Editor Dave Muoio and Senior Writer Paige Minemyer break down the key trends for the third quarter, including how insurers shed light on strategic priorities, the impact of the ACA subsidy conversation and why providers saw a surprise revenue windfall. 

To learn more about the topics in this episode: 

• Insurers slammed by medical costs, regulatory pressures yet again in Q3
• Tax credit turmoil, cost pressures set stage for tumultuous ACA open enrollment
• Amid shutdown, health IT vendors say hospitals are cutting back on spending