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The Healthcare Policy Podcast ® Produced by David Introcaso

David Introcaso, Ph.D.
Climate Change
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Medicare
Healthcare Policy
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Patient Safety
Affordable Care Act
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Opioid Epidemic
Sepsis
Fear Of Disease
CMS
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Ocean Heat Content
Drug Overdose Deaths
Right-Wing Climate Realism
Ecological Exhaustion

Podcast interviews with health policy experts on timely subjects. The Healthcare Policy Podcast website features audio interviews with healthcare policy experts on timely topics. An online public forum routinely presenting expert healthcare policy analysis and comment is lacking. While other healthcare policy website programming exists, these typically present vested interest viewpoints or do not ... more

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During this podcast I read part one of a draft, yet-to-be-published essay titled, “Institutional Betrayal: HHS and the National Academy of Medicine’s Failure to Decarbonize the US healthcare Industry.” That the window formally closed in January 2025 ... more

This is the first of a two-part reading of a yet-to-be-published essay presently titled, “Institutional Failure: HHS and the National Academy of Medicine’s Failure to Decarbonize Healthcare.”

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Unlike most rich countries or advanced economies the US does not define healthcare, including long term care, as a universal social risk – despite the fact we all get sick, no one knows their health status tomorrow, approximately 85% of Medicare bene... more

To state the obvious nutrition is considered the cornerstone of public health, a, if not the, primary preventative measure against chronic disease. Nevertheless, the OBBBA cut SNAP funding by an estimated $187 billion; since the start of the pandemic... more

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Recent Guests

Jessica Forden
Economics Ph.D. candidate at the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis, New School
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Episode: Ms. Jessica Forden Discusses Dr. Teresa Ghilarducci's Recently-Published Book, "Work, Retire, Repeat, The Uncertainty of Retirement in the New Economy"
William Masters
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Robert Andrews
Former New Jersey congressman, CEO of the Health Transformation Alliance
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Episode: Mr. Robert Andrews Discusses Self-Insured Employer Health Plan Efforts to Address Healthcare Affordability
Mike Meno
Communications Director, Center for Climate Integrity
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Episode: Mike Meno Discusses the Recently-Introduced Senate "Stop Climate Shakedowns Act"
Adam Cunningham
Australian founder of Silk Health, a marketplace for international medical care
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Episode: Dr. Adam Cunningham Discusses Medical Tourism
Katie Keith
Georgetown professor and attorney, founding director of the Center for Health Policy and Law at Georgetown's O'Neill Institute
Georgetown University
Episode: Georgetown's Professor Katie Keith Unpacks HHS's Recent Proposed Affordable Care Act Rule
Shannon Mussett
Professor of Philosophy at Utah Valley University
Utah Valley University
Episode: Professor Shannon Mussett Discusses Entropic Philosophy's Relevance to Our Health and Health Care
Alissa Smith
Dorsey & Whitney attorney, co-chairs Health Care Transactions and Regulations Practice Group
Dorsey & Whitney
Episode: Attorney Alissa Smith Discusses Delivering Healthcare in the Face of (ICE) Immigration Enforcement
Dr. Bryan Hubbell
Senior Fellow at Resources for the Future and former EPA National Program Director of the Air, Climate and Energy Research Program
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Episode: Resources for the Future Senior Fellow (and Former EPA Official) Dr. Bryan Hubbell Discusses the EPA's Assault on Clean Air

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David Introcaso
Host of The Healthcare Policy Podcast

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Exactly what I was looking for.

    This podcast is heavy on facts and policy background and not necessarily and opinion show and has limited political commentary. As they say “just the facts ma’am”. This is exactly what I wanted to find. The interviewer and guests are obviously knowledgeable and experts in the field.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TexasJeremy
    United States5 years ago
  • Informative and Interesting

    Every episode is a new topic and I enjoy that. Episodes introduce new people and ideas. Ethical issues with the current system are commonly discussed. Very enlightening. If you like to think critically about current healthcare topics then you will probably enjoy this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hannah1596
    United States6 years ago
  • Interesting and in-depth

    I’ve been thoroughly enjoying these episodes. I especially like the background and context setting that Niall does every episode. Looking forward to hearing more topics from industry experts. I haven’t found this podcast to be particularly biased, but it’s probably a pitfall of the “single interviewee” concept—it’d be nice to do some of these topics with a panel with varying perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrookRunner
    United States8 years ago
  • Not what I was hoping for

    I was looking for a podcast that gave informative updates about the US healthcare and as a manager or a doctors office something to lee me in the loop. Some interviews were interesting but not what I was looking for. It’s very progressive, and topics are pretty niche from a pro big-government point of view.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    steroids87
    United States8 years ago
  • Another liberal echo chamber

    This is not really a podcast about healthcare policy. It is a political podcast aimed at disparaging Republicans, President Trump, the wealthy, and anyone else deemed undesirable by the liberal elite in

    America. However, if you are a social justice warrior and it stepping out what privilege, redistributing the will of the greedy one percent, then this is the podcast for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Doc Pettit
    United States9 years ago

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Ms. Jessica Forden Discusses Dr. Teresa Ghilarducci's Recently-Published Book, "Work, Retire, Repeat, The Uncertainty of Retirement in the New Economy"
Q: What policy tools are suggested to improve retirement access for more workers?
Policies like automatic enrollment in retirement accounts with a 3% contribution, federal matching, and portability across employers, as seen in proposals like the Retirement Savings for Americans Act, could broaden access and reduce reliance on self-funded saving.
Ms. Jessica Forden Discusses Dr. Teresa Ghilarducci's Recently-Published Book, "Work, Retire, Repeat, The Uncertainty of Retirement in the New Economy"
Q: Why is working longer not a universal solution according to the book?
Because the benefits of working longer depend on job quality, health, and the availability of suitable, sustainable employment, especially for older workers in physically demanding roles, and it can reduce healthy retirement years if the work harms longevity.
Ms. Jessica Forden Discusses Dr. Teresa Ghilarducci's Recently-Published Book, "Work, Retire, Repeat, The Uncertainty of Retirement in the New Economy"
Q: So what are the three legs of the stool?
The three legs are Social Security, private pensions, and personal savings/investments; however, in practice the weight of these legs is highly uneven across income groups, creating a very wobbly retirement system.
Mike Meno Discusses the Recently-Introduced Senate "Stop Climate Shakedowns Act"
Q: What is the status of major climate lawsuits like the Boulder case?
Cases are moving forward in several jurisdictions with some in discovery and others approaching trial, raising concerns about immunity undermining the ability of communities to seek redress.
Mike Meno Discusses the Recently-Introduced Senate "Stop Climate Shakedowns Act"
Q: Why is there concern about a liability shield for Big Oil?
Advocates argue it would remove accountability for deception about climate risks and effectively let corporations avoid responsibility for damages and public health costs.

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A policy-focused interview program that brings together health policy researchers, government-facing analysts, and healthcare leaders to unpack timely issues in U.S. health care and related public policy. Episodes blend rigorous analysis of policy design, affordability, and regulation with pragmatic discussions of implementation, costs, and incentives. Notable strengths include a steady stream of expert guests spanning academia, government, and industry, plus practical, policy-driven takeaways for stakeholders in health systems, payers, and providers. A potential listener or sponsor can expect in-depth context, clarity on complex reforms, and a consistent, evidence-backed approach tailored to professionals seeking informed perspectives on h... more

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