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KFF Health News' 'What the Health?'

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Join Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News, along with top health policy reporters from The New York Times, The Washington Post, Politico and other media outlets to discuss the latest news and explain what the health is going on here in Washington, D.C.

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President Donald Trump’s big budget bill became his big budget law on July 4, codifying about $1 trillion in cuts to the Medicaid program. But the law includes many less-publicized provisions that could reshape the way the nation pays for and receive... more

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In this special episode taped before a live audience at Aspen Ideas: Health, three former governors — one of whom also served as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services — have a wide-ranging discussion about how state and federal off... more

The Supreme Court this week said Tennessee may continue to enforce its law banning most types of gender-affirming care for minors. The ruling is likely to greenlight similar laws in two dozen states.

Meanwhile, the Senate is preparing to vote on a b... more

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Recent Guests

Douglas Holtz-Eakin
President of the American Action Forum and former head of the Congressional Budget Office
American Action Forum
Episode: RFK Jr. Upends Vaccine Policy, After Promising He Wouldn’t
Mary Ziegler
Law professor and abortion historian
University of California-Davis
Episode: Bill With Billions in Health Program Cuts Passes House
Megan Davis
Veterinarian and epidemiologist, associate professor at Johns Hopkins.
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Presenting: ‘First Opinion Podcast’
Rae Ellen Bichell
KFF Health News colleague discussing changes in health care for transgender youth
KFF Health News
Episode: Can Congress Reconcile Trump’s Wishes With Medicaid’s Needs?
Krista Harrison
Health policy researcher at the University of California-San Francisco
University of California-San Francisco
Episode: On Autism, It’s the Secretary’s Word vs. CDC’s
Robbie Zimbroth
Health policy researcher at the University of California-San Francisco
University of California-San Francisco
Episode: On Autism, It’s the Secretary’s Word vs. CDC’s
Stephen Vladeck
Law Professor at Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Episode: The Dismantling of HHS
Julie Appleby
Reported and wrote the latest KFF Health News' Bill of the Month
KFF Health News
Episode: American Health Gets a Pink Slip
Larry Levitt
Executive Vice President for Health Policy at KFF
KFF
Episode: The Ax Falls at HHS

Hosts

Julie Rovner
Chief Washington Correspondent who covers healthcare policy and its implications for KFF Health News.
Emmarie Huetteman
Senior editor for KFF Health News, focusing on health coverage and reporting.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 571 ratings
  • Only healthcare source you need

    As a mother of two kids with Type 1 Diabetes, I have become a huge consumer of healthcare news and can say—KFF is it. This outlet is reputable, covering big picture policy news and individual people’s unfair bills. I have learned about larger forces at play that create the madness we call US healthcare, as well as hacks and tips for dealing with my own personal stuff. I ❤️ Julie Rovner. Keep up the good and important work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reb2098
    United Statesa month ago
  • One of the only podcasts I listen to

    As a busy physician who remains interested in the world of health policy, What The Health? provides a concise weekly foray into all things federal and state of importance to me. Trust reporters combine to provide nonpartisan analysis on the activities of Congress, the White House, agencies, and the courts as they impact patients and communities. Give it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    djseadogg
    United Statesa month ago
  • In a time of rampant disinformation, a gold standard in health news

    Timely, fact based covered of the complex health policy issues facing us all in the ‘MAHA’ era. Grateful for the amazing hosts + reporting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Theeter101
    United States2 months ago
  • Superb

    Julie Rovner, today you referenced your forty years in this business and I have followed you through all of them. Thank you. This continues to be brilliant, insightful, vigorous coverage and analysis and is desperately needed. Please keep it up!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chicago customer cb
    United States3 months ago
  • Basic political partisanship

    Uses some health stuff to thinly disguise partisanship. I was hoping for a little more insight and less politics

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nate G M
    United States3 months ago

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Overall, it is viewed as a trusted resource for understanding complex health care policies and their implications.
Listeners appreciate the informative and timely coverage of health policy issues.
Many express gratitude for the nonpartisan analysis presented through expert insights.
Some reviews indicate concerns about perceived biases in the discussion of healthcare topics.

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RFK Jr. Upends Vaccine Policy, After Promising He Wouldn’t
Q: What is CBO's actual job? What is it that CBO is tasked to do?
CBO's primary tasks are to estimate the budgetary impact of legislation and to prepare studies on future policy needs for Congress.
RFK Jr. Upends Vaccine Policy, After Promising He Wouldn’t
Q: Tell us about the American Action Forum and what it is you do now?
The American Action Forum is a center-right think tank that does public education on policy issues, focusing on domestic and economic policy, and conveys results in accessible terms to non-specialists.
Bill With Billions in Health Program Cuts Passes House
Q: How could more acceptance of the rights of the unborn change society?
Ziegler discusses that other countries recognize a right to life for a fetus without criminalizing abortion, suggesting that societal support for pregnant women can influence these outcomes.
Bill With Billions in Health Program Cuts Passes House
Q: What does your book specifically define as personhood?
Mary Ziegler explains that she's interested in the legal fight for personhood, which claims that a zygote has full constitutional rights at the moment of fertilization.
Presenting: ‘First Opinion Podcast’
Q: How would a person know if their cat has just a regular old upper respiratory infection versus bird flu?
Regular infections usually show less severe symptoms, whereas bird flu can manifest with lethargy, neurological issues, and severe respiratory symptoms.

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Content primarily revolves around health policy changes, particularly focusing on federal decisions and their impact on healthcare coverage and accessibility. Topics frequently examined include Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and controversies regarding vaccine policy and other public health issues. Through interviews and expert commentary, episodes delve into current events surrounding health legislation and often analyze the political landscape's influence on healthcare developments. Notably, the podcast aims to provide listeners with a clearer understanding of complex health policies, making it a valuable resource for those concerned with healthcare issues in the United States.

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2. Mary Ziegler
3. Megan Davis
4. Rae Ellen Bichell
5. Krista Harrison
6. Robbie Zimbroth
7. Stephen Vladeck
8. Julie Appleby

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