Sacrifices and Small Wins: The Fight Against Rising Gun Violence
As gun violence continues to soar in U.S. cities, one violence prevention specialist tries to stem the tide of homicides in his hometown.Guest: James ...
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When it comes to fixing America's costly and complicated health care system, the truth is: there are no silver bullets, no cure-alls. There are only Tradeoffs. Long-time health care reporter Dan Gorenstein hosts an examination of health care, policy, and people...new episodes every other Wednesday.
One Woman’s Year Surviving the Pandemic with a Disability
A young woman living with cerebral palsy shares the struggles, fears and silver linings she’s experienced during the pandemic.Guest: Jeiri Flores, dis...
Why Millions Could Lose Medicaid Next Year
A congressional ban on removing anyone from Medicaid is likely to expire early next year. What will happen to people who lose their coverage, and how ...
One County’s 20-Year Effort to Decriminalize Mental Illness
Many cities across the United States are rethinking the role of police in responding to mental health emergencies. Miami-Dade County has spent the las...
The Aducanumab Aftermath: The Industry
How is the pharmaceutical industry reacting to the FDA’s surprising approval of a controversial Alzheimer’s drug, and what do they make of its $56,000...
The Aducanumab Aftermath: The Payer
A controversial new $56,000 Alzheimer’s drug could wreak financial havoc on insurers, seniors and taxpayers.This episode is part of a special weeklong...
The Aducanumab Aftermath: The Patient
Desperate to slow her cognitive decline, one patient shares her hopes and concerns about the first new Alzheimer’s drug in nearly 20 years.This episod...
The Aducanumab Aftermath: The Doctor
A costly, controversial new Alzheimer’s drug is sending shockwaves through the U.S. health care system. How are doctors grappling with questions about...
Babies, Boats & Abstracts: An Insider's Guide to Health Policy Conferences
Health policy experts are kicking off the summer with back-to-back conferences: AcademyHealth's Annual Research Meeting and the 10th Annual Conference...
Drilling Into a Dentist's COVID Roller Coaster Ride
The pandemic forced dentists across the country to shut down last spring. We talk with one dentist about what that meant for her business, her patient...