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Tradeoffs

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Opioid Addiction
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Healthcare Costs
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Medicare
Medicaid
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Patient Care
Artificial Intelligence
No Surprises Act
Gender-Affirming Care
Health Equity
Patient Data Privacy
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Tradeoffs explores the toughest choices in health care, diving into issues like the cost of care, health equity, insurance, mental health and artificial intelligence. We connect policy to practice, uncovering the data and personal stories that help audiences understand the stakes — and the potential solutions.

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Recent Guests

June Dudas
Family member of a person suffering from mental illness
Episode: Mental Illness Left Their Loved Ones on the Streets. California’s Big Fix Hasn’t Helped
Marisa Kendall
Reporter at CalMatters
CalMatters
Episode: Mental Illness Left Their Loved Ones on the Streets. California’s Big Fix Hasn’t Helped
Elizabeth Kromm
Maryland official responsible for the state's bid for rural health funds
State of Maryland
Episode: One State's Sprint for its Share of $50 Billion for Rural Health: Part 2
Mike Salvage
Emergency Medical Services Chief for Allegheny County, Maryland
Allegheny County
Episode: One State's Sprint for its Share of $50 Billion for Rural Health: Part 2
Meena Seshamani
Health Secretary for Maryland
State of Maryland
Episode: One State's Sprint for its Share of $50 Billion for Rural Health: Part 2
Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick
Founder of Grapevine Health
Grapevine Health
Episode: One Doctor’s Crusade to Improve Health Literacy
Keith Maccannon
Executive with AmeriHealth Caritas DC
AmeriHealth Caritas DC
Episode: One Doctor’s Crusade to Improve Health Literacy
Yvonne Smith
Community member and Grapevine Health user
Episode: One Doctor’s Crusade to Improve Health Literacy
Jasmine Mapes
A woman who has experienced life on the streets and various homeless sweeps.
Episode: Homeless Camp Sweeps Can Harm Health. Some Cities Are Trying a New Way.

Host

Dan Gorenstein
Founder and executive editor, widely recognized for his work on health policy and systems. Hosts the podcast, connecting complex healthcare topics with engaging narratives and expert insights.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 500 ratings
  • Elizabeth Kromm’s kid

    Love how you included my mom

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Slay Joys
    United Statesa month ago
  • Timely health policy

    One of my favorite weekly podcasts. They go in-depth on an important health policy issue in every episode. Tradeoffs’ reporting is particularly important in our current time of uncertainty about insurance costs and coverage. They cover federal policy regularly but also go to the state and even local level when needed. The show has a social justice angle too, highlighting underinsured and/or uninsured populations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aaron Weidman
    United States3 months ago
  • USAID cuts

    The episode on USAID cuts is superb. Every American with a heart should listen to this first-hand explanation of how the cuts are impacting global health now, with implications for future US health. In surgery, a scalpel is more useful than a buzzsaw.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joe Pozawokiem
    United Statesa year ago
  • Did anybody bother to read the Oregon paper?

    I went back and actually re-reviewed the New England Journal paper. If you see the population that they enrolled using the lottery, this was a healthy population to start with. They did not have hypertension, and they had no diabetes. It would’ve been very unlikely that Medicaid would’ve made them healthier. Also note they were only 10% African-Americans. This is a bio study from a relatively healthy. Population and should not be used to judge whether Medicaid makes people healthy or not. I woul... more

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    Rdswinford
    United Statesa year ago
  • Interesting but biased

    The host is good and the conversations are thought provoking but they are not interested in representing different sides on healthcare issues. They clearly are committed to the liberal/democratic side and not interested in representing alternate viewpoints. They followed an episode on transgendered care which only represented an expert who is pro gender affirming care with an episode with Obama’s former HHS secretary who was highly critical of the new Trump appointees without any pushback. As we... more

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    Joey Ken
    United Statesa year ago

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The podcast's ability to explain complex healthcare systems in an accessible manner is frequently praised, making it valuable for both professionals and laypersons.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth exploration of vital health policy issues, often emphasizing the combination of personal stories and data-driven narratives.
Some critiques mention a perceived bias in representing diverse perspectives on healthcare debates, particularly regarding political opinions.

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As States and CDC Split on Vaccines, What's Next?
Q: Will the rift actually make a difference in who gets which vaccines?
Yes, as the shift in guidance complicates how state health departments promote vaccines.
Breaking Down Trump’s $50 Billion Rural Health Fund
Q: Are we seeing evidence-based ideas here?
There are some thoughtful proposals among the awards, but a lot of traditional methods we know have limitations on effectiveness.
Breaking Down Trump’s $50 Billion Rural Health Fund
Q: What trends are you seeing in terms of what the Trump administration chose to fund?
There's a focus on workforce initiatives, technology, and envisioning an open market without CON laws, but there's skepticism about outcomes.
Rising Costs, Fewer Choices: What’s Up with Medicare Drug Plans?
Q: Why are insurance companies exiting the Medicare drug plan market?
Insurance companies are struggling to turn a profit due to rising costs and reforms introduced by the Inflation Reduction Act stipulating caps on the out-of-pocket expenses for consumers, leading them to withdraw from the Medicare Part D market.
Should I Trust AI to Diagnose Me?
Q: What policy mechanisms are coming out to ensure AI has accountability for when it egregiously fails?
Regulators like the FDA are trying to figure out oversight while also considering innovation needs.

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Content centers on critical issues in health care, including the costs associated with care, health equity, the complexities of insurance, mental health challenges, and the impact of artificial intelligence on the healthcare landscape. The exploration of these subjects often combines empirical data with poignant personal stories, giving audiences both a statistical overview and an emotional connection to the topics at hand. Unique in its approach, the content links policy intricacies to tangible practice, aiming to illuminate not just the stakes involved in healthcare decisions but also exploring potential solutions that could lead to systemic improvements.

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Recent guests on Tradeoffs include:

1. June Dudas
2. Marisa Kendall
3. Elizabeth Kromm
4. Mike Salvage
5. Meena Seshamani
6. Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick
7. Keith Maccannon
8. Yvonne Smith

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