3 Health Policy Experts You Should Know
From KFF Health News – Their latest podcast, What the Health, In this special episode, host Julie Rovner, KFF Health News’ chief Washington correspondent, interviews three noted health policy experts.
How a Surprise Bill Can Hitch a Ride to the Hospital
From KFF News Network – Their latest podcast, ‘An Arm And A Leg’, This week, How did three siblings who took identical ambulance rides (from the same car wreck to the same hospital) end up with three wildly different bills? The answer lies in the No Surprises Act.
The Eye of the Storm
Contagious Conversations is a podcast hosted and brought to you by the CDC Foundation. This episode is hosted by Dr. Judy Monroe, President and CEO of the CDC Foundation & joining her is Dr. Danielle Rankin, an epidemiologist for the Antimicrobial Resistance Team in the Division of Healthcare Quality and Promotion at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Another Try for Mental Health ‘Parity’
From KFF Health News – Their latest podcast, What the Health, The Biden administration continued a bipartisan, decades-long effort to ensure that health insurance treats mental illnesses the same as other ailments, with a new set of regulations aimed at ensuring that services are actually available without years-long waits or excessive out-of-pocket costs.
Serving Those Who Served
Contagious Conversations is a podcast hosted and brought to you by the CDC Foundation. This episode is hosted by Dr. Judy Monroe, President and CEO of the CDC Foundation & joining her is Nicola Winkel, project director for the Arizona Coalition for Military Families. She discusses her work with veterans to address issues before they lead to crisis.
‘An Arm and a Leg’: Credit Card, Please
From KFF News Network – Their latest podcast, ‘An Arm And A Leg’, This week, A listener’s doctor asked her for a credit card before she’d even had her first appointment. That didn’t sit right with her. She wanted to know: Can they do that?
Debt Deal Leaves Health Programs (Mostly) Intact
From KFF Health News – Their latest podcast, What the Health, A final deal cut between President Joe Biden and House Republicans extends the U.S. debt ceiling deadline to 2025 and reins in some spending.
The Crisis Is Officially Ending, but Covid Confusion Lives On
From KFF Health News – Their latest podcast, What the Health, The formal end May 11 of the national public health emergency for covid-19 will usher in lots of changes in the way Americans get vaccines, treatment, and testing for the coronavirus.
Health Programs Are at Risk as Debt Ceiling Cave-In Looms
From KFF Health News – Their latest podcast, What the Health, The partisan fight in Congress over how to raise the nation’s debt ceiling to prevent a default has accelerated, as the U.S. Treasury predicted the borrowing limit could be reached as soon as June 1. On the table, potentially, are large cuts to federal spending programs, including major health programs.
Tomorrow’s Public Health Professionals
Contagious Conversations is a podcast hosted and brought to you by the CDC Foundation. This episode is hosted by Dr. Judy Monroe, President and CEO of the CDC Foundation & joining her are Anna Heilers and Dr. Antoine Denis.
‘An Arm and a Leg’: A $229,000 Medical Bill Goes to Court
From KFF News Network – Their latest podcast, ‘An Arm And A Leg’, This week, In 2014, Lisa French had spinal surgery. Before the operation, she was told she would have to pay $1,337 in out-of-pocket costs and that her insurance would cover the rest. However, the hospital ended up sending French a bill for $229,000. When she didn’t pay, it sued her.
You’re Not Alone in Feeling Lonely
House Calls with Dr. Vivek Murthy is a podcast hosted by the 21st U.S. Surgeon General. In this episode, Dr. Murthy answers the most common questions he’s asked about loneliness. He also shares some of the surprising science around the positive health effects of social connection.
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