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  • Bloomberg Government ‘Power Play’ Newsletter

    Michael Taggart principal
    April 30th, 2025

    Michael Taggart Bloomberg Government Ferox Principal Michael Taggart was quoted in Bloomberg Government's "Power Play" newsletter on April 30th, 2025. "We have a really solid health care practice that's continuing to grow," he said. "In my previous role, I went from being in the room where ...

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  • The Hustle from Ferox Strategies: Tariff Tension

    Ferox Strategies - The Hustle
    April 18th, 2025

    Welcome Back To The Hustle From Ferox Strategies! Your primer on the latest Beltway news from our bipartisan team. TARIFF TENSION Gimme Gimme (More) Tariffs - President Trump (Probably)In the words of President Trump, tariff “is the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” Since being sworn ...

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  • Lobbyists Seize on Red State Fallout in Pushback to Trump Plans

    Mark Williams Ferox Strategies Partner
    February 20th, 2025

    Mark Williams Bloomberg Government Ferox Strategies Principal Mark Williams was featured in the Bloomberg Government article, "Lobbyists Seize on Red State Fallout in Pushback to Trump Plans." “You try to explore all tactics to be successful for your clients. That certainly can be highlighting activities that are happening in ...

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  • Ferox Strategies Wins Netty Award for 2024 Convention Recovery Brunches

    Very Proud Netty Winner - Ferox Strategies
    January 10th, 2025

    Ferox Strategies has been recognized for its outstanding work in Marketing at the Netty Awards, one of the most esteemed accolades in the digital age. This year, Ferox’s exceptional work on the 2024 Convention Recovery Brunches at the Republican National Convention (RNC) and Democratic National Convention (DNC) has earned ...

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  • The Hustle from Ferox Strategies: Election Results

    Ferox Strategies - The Hustle
    November 13th, 2024

    Welcome Back To The Hustle From Ferox Strategies! The results are in. Now what? The bipartisan team at Ferox Strategies has you covered on all things leadership votes, committee selections, lame-duck packages, and more. ELECTION RESULTS One For The Books In a crashing ...

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  • The Hustle from Ferox Strategies: Election Outlook

    Ferox Hosted Recovery Brunches
    September 9th, 2024

    Welcome back to The Hustle from Ferox Strategies! Thank You To All The Friends Of Ferox Who Supported Our Recovery Brunches At The Democratic and Republican National Conventions. FEROX FORECAST: ELECTION OUTLOOK Since we last saw you, the 2024 presidential showdown has faced ...

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  • Bloomberg Government: September 23rd Tech Brief

    Michael Taggart principal
    September 23rd, 2024

    Michael Taggart Bloomberg Government Ferox Director Michael Taggart was featured in Bloomberg Government’s “Tech Brief” on September 23, 2024. “My personal sense is that the proponents thought that the politics would kind of overtake any policy concerns at the markup,” he said. “And clearly, that didn’t ...

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Ferox would like to welcome Zack Friend, our new Health Policy Manager! Guided by the belief that thoughtful health policy catalyzes patient access and innovation, Zack translates the latest state and federal developments into clear government‑affairs strategies for Ferox’s health care clients. He specializes in Inflation Reduction Act implementation, FDA approval pathways, the 340B program, Medicare Parts B & D drug policies, and Medicaid/ACA Marketplace enrollment and eligibility systems, among other priority issues. Before joining Ferox, Zack was Senior Associate on ADVI Health’s Federal & State policy team. There, he helped pharmaceutical, device, and diagnostic clients anticipate and navigate shifting payment landscapes. He authored white papers and presentations on topics ranging from state Medicaid‑eligibility restrictions to 340B‑program mechanics. He also built engagement plans for Congressional offices and HHS leadership, and partnered with biotech firms to align commercialization roadmaps with emerging policy trends. His work drove both client outreach campaigns and executive decision‑making around market access and reimbursement. A California native now rooted in Washington, Zack holds a Master of Public Health in Health Policy from the Milken Institute School of Public Health and a BA in Political Science from The George Washington University. He is an active member of the Society of Health Policy Young Professionals, and enjoys exploring the city’s dynamic restaurant scene, or bump-setting on the indoor or beach volleyball courts in his free time. #Welcome #Hustle #YouGotAFriendInMe
This morning, Ferox Strategies Principal Mark Williams was quoted in the @bloomberg.government article, "Pharma Lobby Threads Needle as Trump Agenda Challenges Industry." Williams described that the pharma industry is playing a game of whack-a-mole, as it is difficult to keep up with the Trump administration's fast-paced agenda. #Hustle #FriendsofFerox #InTheNews
Today, the Senate began the vote-a-rama process, which is expected to go on into the wee hours of the morning. Senators will consider over 200 amendments on a wide variety of issues, from tax to homeland security to health policy. After all amendments have been considered, the Senate will send its version of the bill to the House, if they secure enough votes first. #BigBeautifulBill #Senate #Reconciliation #Hustle #Processs
Yesterday, Ferox Strategies Principal Mark Williams was quoted in the @bloomberg.government article, “Lobbyists Are in ‘Mad Dash’ to Influence Senate GOP Tax Bill.” Williams discussed the acceleration of tax negotiations and lobbying efforts from numerous industries as the Senate concludes debate on the tax-and-spending bill. #Bloomberg #Senate #Taxbill #BigBeautifulBill #Lobbying #Ferox #Hustle
On June 18th, Ferox Strategies attended a congressional briefing hosted by #FriendofFerox, @wastemanagement, entitled, “PFAS Policy and Practice: The Role of Local Government and Essential Public Services.” The discussion highlighted the critical role local governments and public services play in tackling PFAS and protecting public health. The panelists also examined the policy impact on “passive receivers” of PFAS and certain PFAS’ designation as hazardous substances. We were pleased to see strong attendance and engagement on this important issue! #Hustle #PFAS #BriefingHour
Yesterday, Ferox Strategies joined our client and #FriendofFerox, @televisaunivision at their headquarters in Miami, FL to tour their newsrooms and studios! The day was filled with lively conversations with TU’s executives and staff across the company. #TelevisaUnivision #LatinoLeaders #Noticias #TelevisaPresenta
On Friday, Ferox Principal and CEO Cristina Antelo participated in a panel discussion with our client @walmart on the current state of politics and governance in Washington. She provided thoughtful insight and perspective to an ever-changing political landscape. #FriendofFerox #Panel #CurrentPolitics #Hustle
This week, the House of Representatives approved a $9.8 billion rescissions package that would claw back funds from various programs such as USAID and PBS. These funds were targets of Elon Musk and DOGE who have had their eyes set on rescinding this funding for several months. Now, the package heads to the Senate which is also considering changes to the reconciliation package. Today’s #FeroxFinding explores this unique process! #Rescissions #Congress