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Access To Healthcare
Artificial Intelligence
Intellectual Disabilities
Health Equity
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Medical Aid In Dying
Patient Data Privacy
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Affordable Care Act
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Tradeoffs is an award-winning nonprofit news organization on a mission to help America have smarter, more honest health policy conversations.

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... more

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Work requirements led to thousands in Arkansas losing their Medicaid during the first Trump administration. Policymakers say they’ve learned lessons to avoid mistakes this time.

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Trevor Hawkins, former Staff Attorney at Legal Aid of Arkansas... more

The latest threat to the Affordable Care Act could strike down a popular provision that gives 180 million Americans access to free preventive care for conditions including HIV and cancer.

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Nicholas Bagley, JD, Professor of Law, University of ... more

Two months on the job, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has plowed forward with mass firings, funding cuts and new policies. The most immediate effect is across state and local health agencies, where officials say they see ne... more

Veteran health care reporter Julie Rovner breaks down the massive cuts and reorganization at HHS and answers listeners’ questions about what to expect next.

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Julie Rovner, Chief Washington Correspondent, KFF Health News

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Recent Guests

Nick Bagley
Law professor at the University of Michigan and legal expert on the Affordable Care Act
University of Michigan
Episode: Obamacare Heads to the Supreme Court … Again
Tim Rye
Chief Strategic Development Officer for Peterson Health in Kerrville, Texas
Peterson Health
Episode: This Budget Cut Would Save Medicare Patients Money. But Can Rural Hospitals Afford It?
Loren Adler
Health policy expert at the Brookings Institution
Brookings Institution
Episode: This Budget Cut Would Save Medicare Patients Money. But Can Rural Hospitals Afford It?
Carrie Cochran-McClain
Representative from the National Rural Health Association
National Rural Health Association
Episode: This Budget Cut Would Save Medicare Patients Money. But Can Rural Hospitals Afford It?
Tom Scully
Former CMS administrator under President Bush, with extensive experience in Medicare and Medicaid.
Episode: Medicare and Medicaid Under Dr. Oz: What to Expect
Laura Mata López
Psychiatric nurse practitioner and fourth-year PhD candidate at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: The Cost of Cutting NIH Research: Voices from the Frontlines
Paige Nong
Assistant Professor in Health Policy and Management at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health
University of Minnesota
Episode: Lots of Hospitals Are Using AI. Few Are Testing For Bias
James Lawler
Infectious disease specialist and part of the University of Nebraska's Global Center for Health Security.
University of Nebraska
Episode: As Trump Targets USAID, What’s at Stake for U.S. and Global Health?
Dan Tsai
Federal Medicaid Director under President Biden
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Episode: Biden’s Medicaid Director Reflects on Lessons Learned and Worries for the Future

Host

Dan Gorenstein
Host focused on healthcare topics, known for insightful discussions and engaging narratives about complex health policy issues.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 460 ratings
  • 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.

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    5
    Joe Pozawokiem
    United States2 months 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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    1
    Rdswinford
    United States3 months 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 States5 months ago
  • Sensemaking and Stories

    I love the health policy “sensemaking” by way of stories! Very timely discussions. Very authentic stories. And not afraid to touch on the controversial aspects of health policy. One of my fave podcasts of all time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    droxrich
    United Statesa year ago
  • A must-listen podcast show

    Listened to Nicholson's interview and enjoyed that conversation. A good episode for diving deep on the privacy of the patient with the use of AI. Saddened by the news of the girl regarding about her pregnancy. Hope she is doing well now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joyce Daphne
    Philippinesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Insightful and timely discussions on complex health policies.
Some listeners express concerns about perceived biases in representing different sides of healthcare issues.
The blending of personal stories with data offers a compelling narrative.
Strong emphasis on health equity resonates well with progressive audiences.

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Obamacare Heads to the Supreme Court … Again
Q: What happens next after the ruling?
The government is likely to ask for a stay pending appeal, which would pause the ruling while it is reviewed by appeals courts.
Obamacare Heads to the Supreme Court … Again
Q: What are the health implications of making people pay for preventative care?
It could lead to a decrease in people accessing essential services like pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention, resulting in higher infection rates in vulnerable populations.
Obamacare Heads to the Supreme Court … Again
Q: How did the ACA change insurance coverage for preventative care?
The ACA mandated that certain preventive services be covered at no cost to patients, removing financial barriers that previously deterred people from accessing these services.
Making Sense of Sweeping Changes at HHS
Q: Will this restructuring at HHS set back progress in building better cross-agency data systems that states need for coordinating care and improving outcomes?
The cuts and restructuring could hinder states' ability to interact with federal agencies effectively, affecting inspections and support at the state level.
Making Sense of Sweeping Changes at HHS
Q: Will the federal government continue collecting, analyzing and disseminating information about quality of care, disparities in care and trends in care?
There are concerns that merging key research agencies may dilute their effectiveness, impacting their key functions regarding health policy research.

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The podcast presents an insightful exploration of critical health policy issues affecting Americans today. By connecting policy discussions to real-world implications, it addresses challenging subjects including healthcare costs, the impact of artificial intelligence in healthcare, mental health, and health equity. The format combines personal stories with data-driven analysis, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of the stakes involved and potential solutions to pressing healthcare dilemmas. Each episode features expert opinions and narratives that foster informed discussions, making it a valuable resource for those seeking clarity in the complex world of health policy.

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1. Nick Bagley
2. Tim Rye
3. Loren Adler
4. Carrie Cochran-McClain
5. Tom Scully
6. Laura Mata López
7. Paige Nong
8. James Lawler

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