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Conversations on Health Care

Conversations on Health Care
Medicaid
Mental Health
Affordable Care Act
Covid-19
Medicare
Community Health Centers
Parkinson's Disease
Health Policy
Public Health
Nurse-Family Partnership
Artificial Intelligence
Health Equity
Long COVID
Rural Health Transformation Fund
Healthcare Policy
Alzheimer's Disease
Telehealth
Obesity
Maternal Health
Donald Trump

Conversations on Health Care is a project of the Moses/Weitzman Media Group and part of the first health system dedicated to the primary care for underserved populations. The show brings together top thought leaders in public health, health policy and innovation. Each episode offers an depth conversations and global perspectives on current trending topics.

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Dr. Elias Zerhouni, who used to lead the National Institutes of Health, has tough words for those trying to change some of its processes. He’s not in favor of a proposed rule that would switch who decides which federal grants get funded. “What’s the ... more

Right now, the Moses/Weitzman Health System is focused on transforming primary care delivery nationally for the people who need it most. But it all started over 50 years ago with Community Health Center, Inc. in Connecticut, and three young men who d... more

$100 billion. It’s a huge number but that’s the total amount the Trump Administration believes it can find in fraud across Medicaid and Medicare by 2029. The person helping lead that initiative is Stephanie Carlton, the deputy administrator of the Ce... more

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, it’s important to highlight what makes the country unique. Here’s an example: A group of concerned people set out over 50 years ago to build the community health center movement. Matt Vinikas is among the pio... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Vinikas
Leader in community health centers; involved in the Moses Weitzman Health System evolution
Moses Weitzman Health System
Episode: Insights & Inspiration: Building the Community Health Center’s Next Chapter
Marwan Haddad
Internationally recognized HIV medicine and patient-care expert; medical director of the Center for Key Populations
Center for Key Populations, Community Health Center, Inc.
Episode: HIV Funding in Jeopardy: What’s at Stake
Jamy Ard
Co-director of the Weight Management Center at Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Episode: GLP-1 Therapies: Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going
Jeannie Abrams
Author of Revolutionary Medicine: The Founding Fathers and Mothers in Sickness and in Health
Author, Revolutionary Medicine
Episode: Red, White & You: Your Health & How America’s Founding Made It Better
Steven Feldman
President of the Human Animal Bond Research Institute
Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI)
Episode: ‘Fur’ Our Health: New Pet-Human Bond Research
Gabriel Rosenberg
Author of Feed the People
Authors of Feed the People
Episode: Hot Dogs, Jello, Waffle House: Time to Rethink ‘Bad’ Foods?
Jan Dukowitz
Author of Feed the People
Authors of Feed the People
Episode: Hot Dogs, Jello, Waffle House: Time to Rethink ‘Bad’ Foods?
Craig Robinson
Leader in community health and former executive director of Cabin Creek Health Systems
Cabin Creek Health Systems
Episode: How a West Virginia Community Health Center Leader Inspires the Country
David Blumenthal
Joined as a guest; author and health policy expert
Unnamed institutions referenced in discussion
Episode: What Fmr. President Obama Told Our Guests About His Big Health Care Misstep

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Un-listenable cacophony

    The host speaks too fast to be discernible and the guests call into the show on telephones that sound like they’re from the 1990s. How can you be interesting or intelligent if no one can hear or understand you??

    Don’t waste your time on this amateur hour.

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    kev from da bronx
    United States6 years ago
  • Informative and inspirational

    Enjoy every one of your episodes with excellent format and content. The episode today with Dr Tom Bodenheimer of UCSF Center for Excellence on primary care was particularly interesting to me. Loved the way you were able to draw specific examples of excellence in primary care from Dr Bodenheimer. Specifics are so helpful in gaining a better understanding of best practices. Finished with a feeling of joy when Dr Bodenheimer told the story of the medical student’s first experience with a patient. A... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sporty dancer
    United States7 years ago

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Guest diversity is strong, with a range of expert backgrounds.
Overall thoughtful and informative, with strong policy context.
Some listeners wish for faster pacing or clearer audio in interviews.

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Can AI Find Medicaid Fraud? That’s the Mission of Stephanie Carlton, Dep. Admin, CMS
Q: How is rural health transformation being addressed, given the hospital closures and funding needs?
The guest outlines the Rural Health Transformation Program, efforts to equip rural workforces, and partnerships with larger health systems to support rural hospitals, with a focus on measurable outcomes and state-led implementation.
Can AI Find Medicaid Fraud? That’s the Mission of Stephanie Carlton, Dep. Admin, CMS
Q: Tell us a little bit about that.
The respondent explains CMS's strategic planning through OKRs, a four-pillar framework, and a commitment to becoming the leading payer while implementing AI across workflows and patient care to improve outcomes and affordability.
America’s Health Story: 250 Years of Innovation
Q: How did Franklin contribute to public health communication in the revolutionary era?
Franklin used newspapers and pamphlets to educate the public, funded death-tracking efforts, and organized funds to inoculate poor children, highlighting early public health advocacy and data-driven messaging.
America’s Health Story: 250 Years of Innovation
Q: What was the rationale behind making inoculation mandatory for soldiers during the revolutionary period?
The hosts explain that inoculation reduced mortality and debility in a small, vulnerable population of soldiers, helping ensure military effectiveness and public safety, while illustrating early state-led health interventions.
HIV Funding in Jeopardy: What’s at Stake
Q: How has CDC funding specifically helped prevent HIV, beyond education campaigns?
It has funded PrEP access, education, and workforce training that allowed centers to identify eligible individuals, reach populations at highest risk, and keep people on PrEP through supportive services.

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This show centers on health policy, public health, and care delivery, featuring interviews with policymakers, clinicians, researchers, and health system leaders. Episodes frequently explore how national and local health systems address equity, funding, and innovation—from rural health strategies and community care models to debates over regulation, insurance, and public health communication. Notable strengths include a consistent emphasis on practical solutions, real-world care delivery, and cross-sector perspectives that bridge medicine, policy, and philanthropy. Listeners who want actionable insights for health system navigation, policy advocacy, or innovative care programs will likely find the conversations valuable and grounded in curre... more

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Recent guests on Conversations on Health Care include:

1. Matt Vinikas
2. Marwan Haddad
3. Jamy Ard
4. Jeannie Abrams
5. Steven Feldman
6. Gabriel Rosenberg
7. Jan Dukowitz
8. Craig Robinson

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