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What the Health? From KFF Health News

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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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With lawmakers still mired over renewing enhanced tax credits for Affordable Care Act plans, much of Washington has turned its attention to culture war issues, including abortion and gender-affirming care. 

Meanwhile, “confusion” remains the watchwo... more

Congress returned from its holiday break facing a familiar question: whether to extend the expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act health plans that expired at the end of 2025.  

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This past year marked the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, the twin government programs that have shaped the health care system into what it is today. In this special episode, re-aired for the holidays, KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner intervi... more

A last-minute push from Democrats and four moderate Republicans will force a House vote on renewing enhanced premium tax credits for Affordable Care Act plans, but not until January. That means millions will have to choose between paying dramatically... more

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Recent Guests

Linda Blumberg
Research Professor at Georgetown University and an Institute Fellow in the Health Policy Division of the Urban Institute
Georgetown University
Episode: Crunch Time for ACA Tax Credits
Aneri Pattani
KFF Health News colleague tracking opioid settlement spending
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Episode: The GOP Still Can’t Agree on a Health Plan
Joanne Kenen
Former health editor at Politico, currently teaching at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Episode: Trump Almost Unveils a Health Plan
Joshua Sharfstein
Distinguished professor of the practice at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, previously worked at the FDA and Capitol Hill
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Episode: Trump Almost Unveils a Health Plan
Avik Roy
Republican health expert and co-founder of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity
Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity
Episode: The GOP Circles the Wagons on ACA
Katheryn Houghton
KFF Health News colleague reporting on health care costs and policy
KFF Health News
Episode: Nutrition Programs Face Their Own Shutdown
Louise Norris
Health Policy Analyst at MedicareResources.org and HealthInsurance.org
Episode: Schrödinger’s Government Shutdown
Sarah Grusin
Senior Attorney with the National Health Law Program
National Health Law Program
Episode: Starting To Feel the Shutdown’s Bite
Cara Anthony
KFF Health News reporter who wrote the latest Bill of the Month
KFF Health News
Episode: Democrats Make This Shutdown About the ACA

Host

Julie Rovner
Chief Washington Correspondent for KFF Health News.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 622 ratings
  • Smug, oblivious, and incurious

    Typical legacy media outlet gaslighting people about what’s really in their best interest. Captured by big pharma, love to belittle thoughtful educated advocates for children as “anti-vaxxer”. 🤮

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    dancrash81
    United Statesa month ago
  • Smart and accessible

    This podcast keeps me up to speed on health policy happenings in a really accessible way. Really admire Julie and the reporters she has on!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Accessible and informative
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent Source of Reliable Information

    I’ve been a Board Certified Pediatrician for 34 years and care deeply about our children’s healthcare. I love this podcast. They do a wonderful job of covering both the politics of healthcare and health issues. They are accurate and reliable even while sharing their perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrDK2
    United States4 months ago
  • A Health Policy Nerd’s Dream

    This is my absolute favorite podcast. I’m an RN with an MSN in Health Policy and am a true policy nerd. This podcast keeps me informed and often provides me with different perspectives on different public health and health policy issues. I’ve been listening to WTH for years and I look forward to listening for years to come (even if it becomes a Pirate Radio kind of situation).

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    ergrimmer
    United States5 months ago
  • Smartest Discussion in my Feed

    I not only get updates on national health policy but incisive analysis by brilliant journalists and experts to understand the effects and interplay of changes on a wide array of healthcare. I have depended on WTH for years now.

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    annoying and useless
    United States6 months ago

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Many find the discussions engaging and beneficial for staying informed about current health policy trends despite some perceptions of political bias.
The podcast is recognized for its high-quality journalism and expert guests providing a well-rounded perspective on healthcare issues.
Listeners appreciate the insightful analysis of complex health policies and their implications on everyday lives.

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New Year, Same Health Fight
Q: Is there any talk from Capitol Hill regarding the vaccine schedule changes?
While there is frustration and irritation voiced by some legislators, a massive pushback does not seem to be occurring.
New Year, Same Health Fight
Q: How is the schedule change actually going to affect parents and children and doctors?
It depends on how the pediatrician health community reacts to this; there could be pushback leading doctors to still recommend vaccinations despite the changes.
Rerun: Happy 60th, Medicare and Medicaid!
Q: What will be the effect of proposed Medicaid changes on health care providers?
The proposed changes to Medicaid could significantly disrupt coverage, leading to financial difficulties for healthcare providers who assist with enrollment and risk losing substantial revenue and staff.
Rerun: Happy 60th, Medicare and Medicaid!
Q: How did Medicaid come to be?
Medicaid was initially created as a state-federal partnership program aimed at providing medical assistance to low-income families and individuals, supplementary to Medicare, which focused on the elderly.
Rerun: Happy 60th, Medicare and Medicaid!
Q: How has the politics of Medicare changed over the years?
The politics of Medicare have shifted significantly, with a decline in bipartisanship since the mid-1990s, making the legislative landscape more contentious.

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