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A Health Podyssey

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Each week, Health Affairs' Rob Lott brings you in-depth conversations with leading researchers and influencers shaping the big ideas in health policy and the health care industry. A Health Podyssey goes beyond the pages of the health policy journal Health Affairs to tell stories behind the research and share policy implications. Learn how academics and economists frame their research questions and... more

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Recent Guests

Matthew P. Maughan
PhD student in Health Services Research at the Brown University School of Public Health
Brown University
Episode: The Different Costs — and Sites — of Care for Commercial Insurers w/ Matthew Maughan
Alexander Soltoff
Ph.D. student in health services research and health policy at Emory University
Emory University
Episode: Profits vs. Patient Care: Alexander Soltoff on Private Equity in Hospice Care
Tris Dyson
Leader of Challenge Works, focused on innovation through challenge prizes
Challenge Works
Episode: Can Challenge Prizes Transform Drug Discovery? w/ Tris Dyson
Dr. Stephen Crystal
Distinguished research professor and director of the Center for Health Services Research at Rutgers University
Rutgers University
Episode: Medicaid’s Role in Rising Buprenorphine Use w/ Stephen Crystal
Elizabeth Van Nostrand
Associate professor in the Department of Health Services, Administration and Policy at Temple University
Temple University
Episode: Treatment Courts and Health Outcomes w/ Elizabeth Van Nostrand
Dr. Aimee Moulin
Professor in Emergency Medicine at UC Davis and Chief of the Division of Addiction Medicine
UC Davis Medical Center
Episode: Aimee Moulin on Expanding Opioid Treatment in Emergency Departments
Dr. Nora Volkow
Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, renowned for her research in addiction neuroscience.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Episode: Nora Volkow on the Science, Stigma, and Future of Addiction Research
Dr. Brendan Saloner
Professor of Health Services, Policy, and Practice at the Brown University School of Public Health.
Brown University
Episode: Brendan Saloner Explains the Opioid Crisis & What Can Be Done
Dr. Kenton J. Johnston
Associate Professor at the Washington University School of Medicine and associate director of the Center for Health Services and Policy Research
Washington University School of Medicine
Episode: Kenton Johnston on Value-Based Payment Clinician Participation Trends

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Rob Lott
Host of A Health Podyssey, bringing in-depth conversations on health policy with leading researchers and influencers.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Beautiful but heartbreaking

    Just listened to your wonderful interview with Dr. Lagu from October 2022. As a med student at Columbia, I keep learning just how much has changed in medical education. I’m sure we’ll have our own problems to overcome, but I can’t think of a single classmate who wouldn’t find these behaviors completely unconscionable. Going into medicine means sacrificing our time, mental health, freedom, and so much more, and the only thing that makes it worth it is the chance to truly make a difference. How co... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    whcarson
    United States2 months ago
  • Primary care and behavioral health

    Nice piece on 2/14! So important to integrate this effectively. Long way to go, but value based payment incentives need to structured to strengthen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    abp4567891234
    United States3 years ago
  • Love the show - very accessible, and great research highlighted!

    I’m a huge fan of this show - appreciate the accessibility of the podcast for those who might not have budget for an HA subscription. Really appreciate the diversity of guests and topics covered.

    I know this research base is more limited than populations of Medicare Advantage enrollees, but would love to see some highlighting of studies and research that HA has published around Medicaid managed care plans and enrollees (or health plan enterprises’ large scale approaches to serving their various... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maiag1993
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the show for its accessible presentation of complex health policy topics.
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Profits vs. Patient Care: Alexander Soltoff on Private Equity in Hospice Care
Q: How would you explain the appeal of hospice as a target for private equity?
Increased demand for hospice services due to an aging population and cultural acceptance of palliative care, along with lower capital requirements for starting a hospice.
Profits vs. Patient Care: Alexander Soltoff on Private Equity in Hospice Care
Q: What do we know about the relationship between hospice ownership and the quality of care that they deliver?
For-profit hospices generally have higher rates of hospitalization and provide less consistent care than not-for-profit hospices, which spend more on direct patient care.
Can Challenge Prizes Transform Drug Discovery? w/ Tris Dyson
Q: What would you say to a young researcher considering their career in this field?
Despite current challenges, there are long-term opportunities in health and biotech, particularly with the transformative potential of AI in medicine.
Can Challenge Prizes Transform Drug Discovery? w/ Tris Dyson
Q: What makes something a good fit for a challenge prize?
Good challenge prize fits typically involve clear problem definitions, compelling targets for innovations, and strong potential for significant market opportunities.
Can Challenge Prizes Transform Drug Discovery? w/ Tris Dyson
Q: Can you tell us more about the Longitude Prize on ALS? What's the goal and how does it work?
The Longitude Prize aims to stimulate innovation for ALS by offering a competition with a prize pool of $10 million for teams that identify drug targets using available data, AI, and technology.

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Conversations with leading researchers and influencers are at the core of this podcast, focusing on significant health policy issues and the healthcare industry. The discussions explore a variety of topics including addiction treatment, Medicare, health equity, and the complexities of opioid crises, with insights from experts such as professors and policy advocates. The content is particularly unique, as it not only delves into current research but also highlights the story behind the data and the implications of health policies on society. This podcast appeals to listeners interested in detailed analyses of healthcare topics, especially those looking to understand the practical applications of health policy research.

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1. Matthew P. Maughan
2. Alexander Soltoff
3. Tris Dyson
4. Dr. Stephen Crystal
5. Elizabeth Van Nostrand
6. Dr. Aimee Moulin
7. Dr. Nora Volkow
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