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Hoosier Health Matters

The Good Trouble Coalition
Indiana
Medicaid
Public Health
Good Trouble Coalition
CDC
Vaccines
Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Mifepristone
Flu Vaccine
FDA
Medical Debt
Measles
Gender-Affirming Care
American Academy Of Pediatrics
Senate Concurrent Resolution 24
Covid-19
Syringe Exchange Programs
SNAP
Legislative Session
Senate Bill 2

Hoosier Health Matters focuses on the pressing health policy issues in Indiana and tries to make this stuff not boring. Hosted by Gabriel Bosslet and Tracey Wilkinson, board members of the Good Trouble Coalition, this podcast brings together healthcare and public health stakeholders to discuss, educate, and advocate for patient-centered care, public health, and health equity. It will focus on stat... more

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Hoosier Health Matters

Season 2, Episode 16

Date: 6/5/2026

Title:  "Nuclear family month" executive order 🙄, more vaccine policy chaos, and the political takeover of NIH grants

0:00- Intro

1:57- Infant mortality rate for Indiana steady but remains... more

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Season 2, Episode 15

Date: 5/22/2026

Title:  USPSTF turmoil, moms.gov propaganda, and modernizing Indiana's HIV laws

0:00- Intro

1:33- Physician in charge of the Hantavirus oubreak has no public health experience but does hav... more

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Season 2, Episode 14

Date: 5/8/2026

Title:  RFK doesn't want you using antidepressants, armed forces no longer require flu vaccine, and Tracey teaches us all about mifepristone

0:00- Intro

1:33- GTC is looking for an executiv... more

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Season 2, Episode 13

Date: 4/24/2026

Title:  The PBM black box, Marion County’s dirty air, and the CDC’s vaccine slow-walk

0:00- Intro

2:00- The Good Trouble Coalition is hiring an executive director- look out for an email fr... more

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Carrie Foote
Professor at IU Indianapolis, diagnosed with HIV in 1988, HIV Modernization Movement advocate
HIV Modernization Movement in Indiana
Episode: USPSTF turmoil, moms.gov propaganda, and modernizing Indiana's HIV laws
Veronica Vernon
Pharmacist, Professor at Butler University, Good Trouble Coalition board member
Butler University; Good Trouble Coalition
Episode: The PBM black box, Marion County’s dirty air, and the CDC’s vaccine slow-walk
Cara Veale
CEO of the Indiana Rural Health Association, member of task force for Rural Health Transformation Grant
Indiana Rural Health Association
Episode: SCOTUS sparks conversion therapy controversy, ideology drives Title X changes, and Indiana’s $207M plan for rural health
Miranda Spitznagle
Director of the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Division, Indiana Department of Health
Indiana Department of Health
Episode: Good news on opioid deaths, judge calls ACIP incompetent, and a discussion about tobacco in Indiana
Alan Witchey
President and CEO of the Damien Center
Damien Center
Episode: Indiana’s 340B safety net under attack, syringe services survive without a signature, and RFK Jr's nutrition theater
Dr. Carrie Rouse
Maternal fetal medicine specialist and Good Trouble Coalition board member
Episode: An update on bills and an interview about SB 236, which deals with pregnancy and is a problem for the entire house of medicine
Ben Tapper
Leader in the city of Indianapolis who has helped spearhead the Birth Fund initiative.
Episode: Taxing cigarettes reduces smoking (who knew?) and a direct cash assistance program for pregnant women
Dr. Shane Avery
An ER physician who fought on the front lines during the outbreak
Episode: Indiana Freezes Childcare Vouchers, Legislators Target Mifepristone, and Why Syringe Exchange Matters
Alan Wichey
CEO of Damien Center, which operates a syringe services program
Damien Center
Episode: Indiana Freezes Childcare Vouchers, Legislators Target Mifepristone, and Why Syringe Exchange Matters

Hosts

Gabriel Bosslet
Pulmonary and critical care physician; Good Trouble Coalition founder and health-policy advocate
Tracey Wilkinson
Pediatrician, health services researcher, and Good Trouble Coalition board member

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 104 ratings
  • Educate and initiate

    In a world where FACTS matter, this is a fabulous podcast for information. I enjoy learning about the bills and statehouse happenings, but most importantly how to initiate taking actions to make a difference.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NikNak9927
    United Statesa year ago
  • New favorite local podcast!!

    Informative and succinct, now a regular part of my commute weekly!! Thank you for creating this podcast. Only for those of us with poor memory for numbers and bills, can you please reiterate what certain bills are when you mention them in the podcast?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    7wkmom
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great information

    I really enjoy this quick and informative pod case.

    My only complaint would be it is a little echoey and hard to listen to at times.

    I followed you all through Covid and greatly appreciated your updates

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Whitjanae
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent content

    THANK YOU for these quick, thoughtful, easy to understand updates, I appreciate you so much! I hope you’ll continue providing content even after the legislative session ends, since the world of public health is under continuous assault right now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wonkafonka
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great job!

    Really found this well done and informative, first listen 3/9. Live up north where news from Indy is not easy to come by. Will

    spread the word here. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cab453
    United Statesa year ago

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Excellent for staying informed on bills affecting health care in Indiana.
Clear, concise Indiana health policy coverage with practical calls to action.
Engaging hosts that connect policy to real-world impact for communities.

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SCOTUS sparks conversion therapy controversy, ideology drives Title X changes, and Indiana’s $207M plan for rural health
Q: How will the regional grant model work and what makes it transformative for rural Indiana?
Region-specific applications will identify local priorities (access, maternal health, transportation, telehealth, interoperability) and be funded with base allocations plus performance-based bonuses to incentivize collaboration and sustainability beyond the five-year grant period.
SCOTUS sparks conversion therapy controversy, ideology drives Title X changes, and Indiana’s $207M plan for rural health
Q: What are the main challenges facing rural health in Indiana that the $207 million grant aims to address?
Key challenges include access barriers (transportation, broadband, pharmacies, specialist availability), hospital sustainability, and workforce shortages, especially in maternal/infant health and mental health services.
SCOTUS sparks conversion therapy controversy, ideology drives Title X changes, and Indiana’s $207M plan for rural health
Q: Can you explain the basics of the Title X program and why the grant application wording matters for contraception access?
Title X funds family planning services for income-qualified individuals, and the grant materials seem to emphasize overall health services while not explicitly mentioning contraception, suggesting a shift toward broader or different funded programs.
Good news on opioid deaths, judge calls ACIP incompetent, and a discussion about tobacco in Indiana
Q: What is the historical context behind Indiana's tobacco control program and its governance?
Indiana created an independent tobacco prevention agency funded by the Master Settlement Agreement after a 1998 settlement, but fiscal pressures and political shifts over time moved it into the Department of Health, reducing resources and altering how it operates.
Indiana’s 340B safety net under attack, syringe services survive without a signature, and RFK Jr's nutrition theater
Q: Alan, can you in the most basic terms kind of let us know what 340 programs are and why they were created?
Alan explains that 340B uses no tax dollars, enables covered entities to purchase discounted medications, and generates revenue from the delta between discounted costs and standard reimbursements, which is then reinvested to expand care for low-income populations.

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Hoosier Health Matters analyzes Indiana health policy through a public-health lens, combining policy updates with expert interviews. Topics routinely span PBMs, Medicaid, tobacco control, syringe programs, 340B funding, rural health transformation, and abortion-related policy, all anchored to practical civic action and local health equity. The show stands out for accessible explanations of complex legislation and a clear emphasis on community impact and advocacy through the Good Trouble Coalition network.

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1. Carrie Foote
2. Veronica Vernon
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5. Alan Witchey
6. Dr. Carrie Rouse
7. Ben Tapper
8. Dr. Shane Avery

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