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Healthcare Nation

Rick Gannotta
Medicaid
Affordable Care Act
Medicare Advantage
Dermatology
Children's Health
Direct To Consumer
Pharmaceutical Industry
Artificial Intelligence
Misinformation
Healthcare Policy
Medicaid Expansion
Premium Tax Credits
Medicare
Glp-1 Drugs
Hospital Price Transparency
Biotech / AI In Healthcare
Glp-1s
Chronic Disease
AI In Healthcare
2026 Midterm Elections

Welcome to Healthcare Nation, the podcast for enthusiasts passionate about the healthcare sector and eager to explore its current state and future trajectory. Join us as we delve into the heart of the healthcare, biotech, and MedTech industries with the help of top thought leaders. I'm your host, Rick Gannotta, with over four decades of experience in healthcare, spanning from the hospital bedside ... more

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The 2026 midterm elections could have major consequences for Medicare, Medicaid, health insurance, prescription drug prices, and the future of American healthcare. But what will actually change after November 3?

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We speak with Hedgeye’s Emily Evans about how healthcare policy is increasingly driving market outcomes, arguing Wall Street is underestimating policy’s impact. They discuss Medicaid work requirements as a renewed eligibility philosophy that may also... more

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In this thought-provoking episode of Healthcare Nation, host Rick Gannotta sits down with pediatrician Dr. Amna Husain to explore one of healthcare's most important—and often overlooked—topics: the future of children's health. 

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As the Summer Solstice brings the longest day of the year, Rick Gannotta and Joe Woolworth take a step back to examine the forces shaping healthcare at the halfway point of 2026. From healthcare policy and Medicaid reform to the explosive growth of G... more

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Emily Evans
Analyst at Hedgeye; focuses on markets, policy, and healthcare investments
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Episode: How Washington Is Repricing Healthcare, Medicare Advantage Headwinds & AI
Dr. Amna Husain
Board-certified pediatrician, physician leader, educator
Episode: The State of Children's Health in America With Dr. Amna Husain
Arthur Caplan
Founding head of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU Langone
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Episode: The Critical Role of Trust and Ethics in Healthcare: With Dr. Arthur Caplan
Dr. Zain Husain
Board certified dermatologist, longevity and aesthetics expert
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Episode: The Intersection of Beauty, Biology & Business with Dr. Zain Husain

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Rick Gannotta
Host of Healthcare Nation

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
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    "Healthcare Nation" is an engaging and informative podcast that explores various topics related to healthcare in the United States.

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    Joe Woolworth
    United States3 years ago

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Thoughtful guests that connect policy to business outcomes.
Informative take on healthcare policy and market dynamics.
Clear explanations of complex topics like AI in care delivery.
Great for executives tracking hospital economics and regulation.
Engaging insights into drug pricing, transparency, and reform ideas.

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2026 Midterm Elections: What Happens to Medicare, Medicaid & Healthcare?
Q: Is Medicare Advantage working?
Gannotta says a simple yes or no is not appropriate. Medicare Advantage offers an alternative to traditional Medicare and can lower premiums, but narrow provider networks and concerns about access and predictable care leave questions about whether the plans consistently create value.
2026 Midterm Elections: What Happens to Medicare, Medicaid & Healthcare?
Q: Why should Americans think of this midterm election as a healthcare election?
Healthcare costs, prescription drugs, deductibles, and access to physicians affect household finances and connect healthcare policy to broader economic concerns. Decisions in Washington also shape how hospitals, insurers, and physicians operate.
How Washington Is Repricing Healthcare, Medicare Advantage Headwinds & AI
Q: What is healthcare mispricing today due to underappreciation of policy effects?
Emily argues that nearly every part of the system is mispriced by Wall Street due to a narrow focus on EBITDA and premiums without fully valuing the downstream effects of policy on enrollment, consumer behavior, and the direct-to-consumer drug channel, which can shift demand and cost structures.
The Critical Role of Trust and Ethics in Healthcare: With Dr. Arthur Caplan
Q: How do you square the circle when political leaders speak faster than science and potentially mislead the public?
Leaders should defer to established scientific processes and trusted medical experts, ensuring guidance is evidence-based even if it isn't perfectly timely. The ethical obligation is to protect patients by communicating uncertainty clearly and avoiding political expediency that undermines trust.

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A policy-forward healthcare show examining how U.S. healthcare markets evolve under changing regulation, payer strategies, and technology adoption. Episodes commonly explore Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, drug pricing, price transparency, and the growing impact of AI and GLP-1 therapies on providers, payers, and investors. With expert guests and data-driven insights, the show translates complex policy shifts into practical implications for executives, clinicians, and entrepreneurs navigating healthcare's evolving landscape. Notable angles include the tension between patient access and profitability, the role of direct-to-consumer dynamics, and the ethical considerations shaping innovation and trust in health tech.

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Healthcare Nation launched 4 years ago and published 55 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Dr. Amna Husain
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