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Off Script: One Pharmacist's COVID Woes and Wins
Season 1 Episode 149
This week, a pharmacist and co-owner of an independent pharmacy in Iowa shares what life is like nearly two years into the pandemic.
Guest:
Kelly Kent,…
4 years, 7 months ago
Answering the Call, Part 1: America’s New Mental Health Crisis Line
Season 1 Episode 148
Starting July 16, 2022, anyone in the U.S. experiencing a mental health crisis will be able to dial 988 for help. We explore what it will take for th…
4 years, 8 months ago
Harm Reduction’s Road From Fringe to Federal Drug Policy
Season 1 Episode 147
The overdose crisis in the U.S. is as deadly as it’s ever been. In response, the Biden administration is embracing a controversial strategy known as …
4 years, 8 months ago
Medicare’s Unprecedented Alzheimer’s Drug Decision
Season 1 Episode 146
Last week, Medicare took an unprecedented step to restrict patients’ access to the first new Alzheimer’s disease treatment in nearly 20 years. We tal…
4 years, 8 months ago
What's Ahead for Tradeoffs
Season 1 Episode 145
We've got a lot to share with you in 2022!
We're looking into new strategies to battle overdose deaths; the unfolding saga of the new Alzheimer's drug…
4 years, 8 months ago
One Woman’s Year Surviving the Pandemic with a Disability
Season 1 Episode 144
A young woman living with cerebral palsy shares the struggles, fears and silver linings she’s experienced during the pandemic.
Guest: Jeiri Flores, di…
4 years, 8 months ago
A New Era of Gun Violence Research
Season 1 Episode 143
As gun violence surges, researchers are using new federal funding to search for solutions.
Emmy Betz, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Emergency Medici…
4 years, 9 months ago
Health Care's Ransomware Wake-Up Call
Season 1 Episode 142
Health care has long lagged behind other industries when it comes to cybersecurity. But with ransomware attacks against the industry on the rise, pro…
4 years, 9 months ago
Presenting An Arm and A Leg: The Insurance Warrior
Season 1 Episode 141
Like Tradeoffs, An Arm and a Leg tells stories about our complicated health care system. Host Dan Weissmann tells the story of an engineer, who worke…
4 years, 9 months ago
The Best Health Care Podcasts of 2021
Season 1 Episode 140
We look back on some of the best health policy podcast episodes of the year with help from a few of our podcast host friends.
Guests:
Dr. Bapu Jean, ho…
4 years, 9 months ago