Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchIn addressing vaccine hesitancy, how the message is delivered matters
Episode 16
As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues, some are hesitant to receive the shot if and when their number is called. It's upon the government and hea…
4 years, 9 months ago
American Rescue Plan addresses the Affordable Care Act's unfinished business
Episode 15
The American Rescue Plan was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Thursday March 11, 2021.
A lot of news has covered the inclusion of the $1,400…
4 years, 10 months ago
What nursing home turnover means for quality of care
Episode 14
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues in the U.S.
Of note, the US Food and Drug Administration authorized a new vaccine from Johnson & Johnson for e…
4 years, 10 months ago
COVID-19 vaccine production is dramatically ramping up
Episode 13
According to survey company Civiqs, 51% of Americans plan on taking a COVID-19 vaccine if and when it becomes available. As the U.S. exceeds 500,000 …
4 years, 10 months ago
What a $15 minimum wage could mean for population health
Episode 12
The minimum wage hasn't been raised since its last adjustment in 2009. Now, as the federal government is drafting a COVID-19 stimulus package, it loo…
4 years, 10 months ago
Breaking down the 2021 Momnibus bill
Episode 11
Early this week, Representatives Lauren Underwood, Alma Adams, Cory Booker, and members of the Black Maternal Health Caucus announced the Black Mater…
4 years, 11 months ago
What is and isn't in the Biden executive order on Medicaid and the ACA
Episode 10
Last week, President Joe Biden signed an executive order to help strengthen Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. Health Affairs editors Chris Flemin…
4 years, 11 months ago
A call for health equity in scholarly publishing
Episode 9
This week President Joe Biden released his vision for advancing racial equity. On the same day, Health Affairs released details of its new Health Equ…
4 years, 11 months ago
More seats at the federal table for health equity
Episode 8
This week, Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. With a new administration comes a new staff alongside new agendas.
Biden…
4 years, 11 months ago
What could Medicaid and COVID-19 vaccine distribution look like under a Biden administration?
Episode 7
The news in 2021 has yet to slow down in the realm of health policy. For one, reports have found that unused COVID-19 vaccines are being thrown away,…
5 years ago