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When One Medication Turns into Many—and How to Prevent It
Season 1 Episode 187
One drug can lead to another. Doctors call it a prescribing cascade—and it often begins in predictable moments.
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6 months, 2 weeks ago
The Little-Known Program That Benefits Large Health Care Systems
Season 1 Episode 186
The 340B Drug Pricing Program was started to help safety-net providers, yet it fueled health system consolidation. Some lawmakers want to see it refo…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
From Wall Street to Washington: Frank Bisignano Brings Business Experience to IRS
Season 1 Episode 185
Frank Bisignano, recognized for his successful business turnarounds, is now leading major modernization efforts at Social Security and the IRS.
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6 months, 2 weeks ago
These Detransitioners Sued for Medical Malpractice, but Will They Get Their Day in Court?
Season 1 Episode 184
Some states have gone beyond banning medical procedures for minors with gender dysphoria by making it easier for detransitioners to sue.
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6 months, 2 weeks ago
Murder and Mayhem: A Look at ICE’s ‘Worst of the Worst’ Arrests
Season 1 Episode 183
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says it’s going after illegal aliens who have committed violent crimes. Here are five such perpetrators wh…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
The Surprising Benefits of Puttering
Season 1 Episode 182
Leisurely activities like watering plants can send a special signal to your nervous system.
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6 months, 3 weeks ago
Facing a Threat More Deadly Than Fire
Season 1 Episode 181
Three Phoenix firefighters turned tragedy into innovation after colleagues died from cancer.
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6 months, 3 weeks ago
Audits Spotlight Unusual Trends in Medicaid Spending for Autism Care
Season 1 Episode 180
Spending on autism therapy services is dramatically outpacing overall Medicaid spending, prompting state and federal scrutiny. In this report we look…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Homeownership Is Increasingly Elusive for Young People
Season 1 Episode 179
Home buyers in the 1960s could expect to buy a home for twice their yearly income. Today’s homebuyers are often advised to look at houses three to fi…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Iran War Reveals How Drones Are Changing the Battlefield
Season 1 Episode 178
A strike from a single Iranian one-way attack drone was the deadliest episode for U.S. forces since the start of hostilities with Iran. As drones fea…
6 months, 3 weeks ago