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Cracking the Code: Understanding CBO Scoring and Its Impact on Health Policy

Thursday, May 22, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET

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Cracking the Code: Understanding CBO Scoring and Its Impact on Health Policy

Join us on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 12 PM ET.

When new legislation is introduced, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates its cost over a ten-year budget window—and that score can determine a bill’s fate.

In this webinar, Magnolia Market Access experts Amanda Forys and Brenden Shnay explain how CBO scoring works, why it’s so influential in healthcare policy, and how stakeholders can engage to help shape the outcome. We’ll explore static vs. dynamic scoring, common pitfalls, and how to frame policy in ways that align with CBO expectations.

We’ll discuss: 

  • How CBO scores are calculated—and why they matter
  • The difference between static and dynamic scoring
  • Whether the CBO should adopt methodologies that better reflect HEOR models
  • How to use evidence and language to support favorable scoring
  • Real-world examples where budget scores influenced legislative outcomes

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