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Meet the Man Launching Trump's Medicaid Work Requirements Months Early
Season 1 Episode 388
Nebraska Medicaid Director Drew Gonshorowski says the state’s data capabilities put it in a strong position to quickly implement the historic changes…
2 months ago
A Wyoming Doctor’s Fight to Keep Abortion Legal in Her Deep Red State
Season 1 Episode 387
Four years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the fight over abortion access continues to rage. In Wyoming, where abortion is still lega…
2 months, 1 week ago
Call to Mind: Immigration and the Challenge to Belong
Season 1 Episode 386
A deep dive on the unique mental health challenges faced by immigrants in America, produced by Call to Mind from American Public Media.
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2 months, 2 weeks ago
As Drama at Trump's FDA Subsides, Doubts and Damage Linger
Season 1 Episode 385
We talk with STAT News reporter Lizzy Lawrence about the agency’s recent turmoil and its hunt for a new leader.
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2 months, 3 weeks ago
Making Medical Decisions with Uncertain Science
Season 1 Episode 384
Two physicians and an ethicist discuss how to make the best decisions in areas like artificial intelligence and gender-affirming care when there is l…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
With Millions Expected to Lose Coverage, States Look for New Ways to Prevent Medical Debt
Season 1 Episode 383
As millions of Americans are expected to lose health insurance coverage following federal cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, states are se…
3 months ago
Medicaid Overhaul Complicates States’ Plans to Bring Care Into Jails and Prisons
Season 1 Episode 382
Washington is one of 19 states that have received federal approval to enroll people in Medicaid before they leave jail or prison — a radical change i…
3 months, 1 week ago
Where Did the No Surprises Act Go Wrong? And Can It Be Fixed?
Season 1 Episode 381
The No Surprises Act was designed to protect patients from unexpected medical bills, but nearly four years after the law took effect, many experts sa…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Mental Health Courts Offer People Facing Prison an Imperfect Alternative
Season 1 Episode 380
Hundreds of U.S. courts offer treatment over prison for some defendants with mental illness. But critics say mental health courts have outpaced resea…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
A Closer Look at a Widely Despised Health Insurance Policy
Season 1 Episode 379
Every year, millions of people’s medical care runs into the roadblock known as prior authorization, which requires an insurer to sign off before chem…
4 months ago