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Tradeoffs explores the toughest choices in health care, diving into issues like the cost of care, health equity, insurance, mental health and artificial intelligence. We connect policy to practice, uncovering the data and personal stories that help audiences understand the stakes — and the potential solutions.

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S1 · E401
Yesterday · 39 min
Medicare Plans Keep Disappearing
Our friends at An Arm and a Leg dig into why Medicare Advantage plans that cover millions of seniors are disappearing from the market. Learn more and read a transcript of the episode on our website. Click here for updates to the story and tips on how to navigate Medicare open enrollment. This story was produced for An Arm and a Leg by Emily Pisacreta, with help from Lynn Barbera and Dan Weissmann. It was edited by Ellen Weiss and mixed by Adam Raymonda. Izabella Kulkarni provided additional production help. Music by Dave Weiner and Blue Dot Sessions. An Arm and a Leg is produced in partnership with KFF Health News and distributed by KUOW. An Arm and a Leg’s reporting for this story was supported in part by Arnold Ventures. Want more Tradeoffs? Join more than 5,500 readers who trust Tradeoffs for clear, deeply reported health policy insights. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter. Tradeoffs helps you cut through the noise with clear, deeply reported journalism on the forces driving health care's toughest choices — reporting you won't find anywhere else. If our work helps you stay informed, support it with a donation today. This episode was produced for Tradeoffs by Ryan Levi and mixed by Andrew Parrella. The Tradeoffs theme song was composed by Ty Citerman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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October 15 · 20 min
Reimagining the Future of Health Research After Sweeping Cuts
The Trump administration’s decimation of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has many academics deeply concerned. Guests: Aaron Carroll, President and CEO, Academy Health Sebastian Tong, Family Physician and Associate Professor, University of Washington School of Medicine Learn more: Read the full reporting and explore additional resources on our website. Want more Tradeoffs? Join more than 5,500 readers who trust Tradeoffs for clear, deeply reported health policy insights. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter. Tradeoffs helps you cut through the noise with clear, deeply reported journalism on the forces driving health care's toughest choices — reporting you won't find anywhere else. If our work helps you stay informed, support it with a donation today. This episode was produced by Brit Stáinnak Hanson, edited by Ryan Levi and Dan Gorenstein, and mixed by Andrew Parrella and Cedric Wilson. The Tradeoffs theme song was composed by Ty Citerman. Additional music this episode from Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Special thanks to Lauren Adams, Stuart Buck, Dawn Ferdinand, Amal Trivedi, Elizabeth Viglianti and Quincy White. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E399
October 8 · 31 min
Hidden Help: What Happened When Oregon Forced Hospitals to Boost Financial Aid?
In the second episode of our special series on medical debt, we explore lessons from Oregon’s aggressive legislation to push hospitals to prevent patients from falling into medical debt. Guests: Sara R. Collins, Senior Scholar, Commonwealth Fund Lawrence J. Furnstahl, Former Chief Financial Officer, Oregon Health & Science University Sean Kolmer, Executive Vice President, External Affairs, Hospital Association of Oregon Rob Nosse, Oregon House of Representatives Lisa Reynolds, Oregon Senate Adam Zarrin, Director, State Government Affairs; Blood Cancer United This episode was reported by Melanie Evans, edited by Dan Gorenstein and Ryan Levi and mixed by Andrew Parrella. The Tradeoffs theme song was composed by Ty Citerman. Additional music this episode from Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Learn more: Read the full reporting and explore additional resources on our website. Want more Tradeoffs? Join more than 5,500 readers who trust Tradeoffs for clear, deeply reported health policy insights. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter. Tradeoffs helps you cut through the noise with clear, deeply reported journalism on the forces driving health care's toughest choices — reporting you won't find anywhere else. If our work helps you stay informed, support it with a donation today. Special thanks to Joe Amditis, Big Local News, Jason Buxbaum, Fred Cerise, Betsy Cliff, Elizabeth Colvin, Hacks/Hackers, Keith Hearle, Arthur Hong, Jake Kara, Ray Kluender, Luke Messac, Brian Mittendorf, Paige Moody, Dilcia Mercedes, Charles Minshew, Matthew Notowidigdo, Eli Rushbanks, Tatiane Santos, Eva Stahl, Jared Walker and Derek Willis. Tradeoffs reporting for this story was supported, in part, by the California Health Care Foundation, the National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation and the Solutions Journalism Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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October 1 · 31 min
Hidden Help: A New Push for Hospitals to Prevent Medical Debt
Hospitals can automatically wipe out the cost of care for low-income patients. A Tradeoffs analysis finds that hospitals in Texas could be doing more to protect people from unaffordable bills. See the full series at tradeoffs.org/hiddenhelp. Guests: Erin Fuse Brown, professor of health services, policy and practice, director of the health policy and law lab, Brown University Aimee Carlock, Grapevine, Texas, resident, patient Jill Horwitz, Trobman Innovation professor of law, professor of emergency medicine, Northwestern University Neale Mahoney, professor of economics, Trione Director of Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, Stanford University Dr. Tom Oliverson, Texas Representative Anna Stelter, vice president of policy, Texas Hospital Association Rebecca Wahl, Houston resident, patient Learn more: Read the full reporting and explore additional resources on our website. Want more Tradeoffs? Join more than 5,500 readers who trust Tradeoffs for clear, deeply reported health policy insights. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter. Tradeoffs helps you cut through the noise with clear, deeply reported journalism on the forces driving health care's toughest choices — reporting you won't find anywhere else. If our work helps you stay informed, support it with a donation today. This episode was reported by Melanie Evans and Dan Gorenstein, edited by Ryan Levi, and mixed by Andrew Parrella. Haley Lerner contributed to this report. The Tradeoffs theme song was composed by Ty Citerman. Additional music this episode from Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Special thanks to Joe Amditis, Big Local News, Jason Buxbaum, Fred Cerise, Elizabeth Colvin, Hacks/Hackers, Keith Hearle, Arthur Hong, Jake Kara, Ray Kluender, Luke Messac, Brian Mittendorf, Paige Moody, Dilcia Mercedes, Charles Minshew, Matthew Notowidigdo, Eva Stahl and Derek Willis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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September 30 · 23 min
With Millions Expected to Lose Coverage, States Look for New Ways to Prevent Medical Debt
As millions of Americans are expected to lose health insurance coverage following federal cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, states are searching for new ways to prevent medical debt before it starts. In this episode of Tradeoffs, economist Neale Mahoney explains the research into strategies for relief from high healthcare costs and evaluates policy fixes to protect consumers. Guest: Neale Mahoney, professor of economics, Trione Director of Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, Stanford University. Learn more: Read the full reporting and explore additional resources on our website. Want more Tradeoffs? Join more than 5,500 readers who trust Tradeoffs for clear, deeply reported health policy insights. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter. Tradeoffs helps you cut through the noise with clear, deeply reported journalism on the forces driving health care's toughest choices — reporting you won't find anywhere else. If our work helps you stay informed, support it with a donation today. This episode was produced by Melanie Evans, edited by Ryan Levi and Dan Gorenstein, and mixed by Andrew Parrella. The Tradeoffs theme song was composed by Ty Citerman. Additional music this episode from Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Tradeoffs reporting for this story was supported, in part, by Arnold Ventures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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September 24 · 59 min
States Weigh In on Medicaid Fraud
A live conversation with a bipartisan group of state Medicaid leaders on the impact of the Trump administration’s aggressive anti-fraud push. Guests: Amir Bassiri, Medicaid Director, New York State Department of Health Paula Chatterjee, Director of Innovation, Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics; Assistant Professor of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine Drew Gonshorowski, Former Medicaid Director, State of Nebraska Kevin Lownds, Division Chief, Medicaid Fraud Division, Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office Learn more: Read the full reporting and explore additional resources on our website. Want more Tradeoffs? Join more than 5,500 readers who trust Tradeoffs for clear, deeply reported health policy insights. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter. Tradeoffs helps you cut through the noise with clear, deeply reported journalism on the forces driving health care's toughest choices — reporting you won't find anywhere else. If our work helps you stay informed, support it with a donation today. This episode was produced by Ryan Levi and mixed by Andrew Parrella. The Tradeoffs theme song was composed by Ty Citerman. Special thanks to Silvana Dillon, Dave Grande, Julia Hinckley, Hoag Levin and Katie Milholin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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September 17 · 18 min
911 Fails People in Mental Health Crises. Here's a Plan to Fix It.
911 calls related to mental health are the most likely to involve police use of force. A new book offers a blueprint for a 911 redesign that could save lives. Guests: Rebecca Neusteter, Executive Director, University of Chicago Health Lab; Author of “911, What’s Your Emergency? The Promise and Peril of Crisis Response” Ed Gonzalez, Sheriff, Harris County, Texas Learn more: Read the full reporting and explore additional resources on our website. Want more Tradeoffs? Join more than 5,500 readers who trust Tradeoffs for clear, deeply reported health policy insights. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter. Tradeoffs helps you cut through the noise with clear, deeply reported journalism on the forces driving health care's toughest choices — reporting you won't find anywhere else. If our work helps you stay informed, support it with a donation today. This episode was produced by Christine Herman, edited by Ryan Levi and Dan Gorenstein, and mixed by Andrew Parrella and Cedric Wilson. The Tradeoffs theme song was composed by Ty Citerman. Additional music this episode from Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Tradeoffs reporting for this story was supported, in part, by the Sozosei Foundation. Thanks to all our listeners who help to support our work, including Daniel Woflson, Misha Fotoohi, Susan Carrel, Ellise Verheyen, Harold Pollack and David Asher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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September 10 · 21 min
As SNAP Shrinks, What's the Future of Food Aid in America?
Cash-strapped states and struggling families are wrestling with the consequences of major reforms to the SNAP program passed as part of Republicans’ Big Beautiful Bill. Guests: Romina Boccia, Director of Budget and Entitlement Policy, Cato Institute Chloe East, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Colorado Boulder Joël McClurg, former SNAP compliance officer Leslie Walker, senior reporter, Tradeoffs John Waxler, SNAP applicant Lori Ventura, operations director, Free Senior Health Clinic This episode was reported and produced by Leslie Walker, edited by Ryan Levi and Dan Gorenstein, and mixed by Andrew Parrella. The Tradeoffs theme song was composed by Ty Citerman. Additional music this episode from Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Special thanks to Jossie Barroso, Jack Cardinal, Cindy Huddleston, Acadia Jacob, Joseph Llobrera and Kenny Palmer. Learn more: Read the full reporting and explore additional resources on our website. Want more Tradeoffs? Join more than 5,500 readers who trust Tradeoffs for clear, deeply reported health policy insights. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter. Tradeoffs helps you cut through the noise with clear, deeply reported journalism on the forces driving health care's toughest choices — reporting you won't find anywhere else. If our work helps you stay informed, support it with a donation today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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September 3 · 57 min
Beyond Finger Pointing: The Fight to Lower Health Care Costs
In a live conversation recorded at Aspen Ideas: Health, executives from a hospital, insurer and pharmacy join a top Trump administration official and leading health economist to discuss how to collectively bring down health care costs. Guests: Stephanie Carlton, Deputy Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Brendan Carr, CEO, Mount Sinai Health System David Cutler, Professor of Applied Economics, Harvard University Katerina Guerraz, Chief Operating Officer, Aetna; President, Aetna Medicaid John Love, Vice President, Amazon Pharmacy Watch a video of this conversation at Aspen Ideas: Health, along with another conversation about medical uncertainty moderated by our host Dan Gorenstein. This episode was produced by Ryan Levi and mixed by Andrew Parrella. The Tradeoffs theme song was composed by Ty Citerman. Special thanks to Ifrah Asmat, Eric Baker, Tonya Bauer, Katie Taylor and Ryan Zynger. Learn more: Read the full reporting and explore additional resources on our website. Want more Tradeoffs? Join more than 5,500 readers who trust Tradeoffs for clear, deeply reported health policy insights. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter. Tradeoffs helps you cut through the noise with clear, deeply reported journalism on the forces driving health care's toughest choices — reporting you won't find anywhere else. If our work helps you stay informed, support it with a donation today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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August 27 · 22 min
The Cost of Cutting NIH Research: Voices from the Frontlines
A candid conversation between a professor and a Ph.D. candidate about potential funding cuts from the National Institutes of Health and their impact on the future of medical research. Guests: Yvonne Commodore-Mensah, Associate Professor, Associate Dean of Research, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Laura Mata López, PhD Candidate, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing This episode was produced by Ryan Levi, edited by Dan Gorenstein and mixed by Andrew Parrella and Cedric Wilson. The Tradeoffs theme song was composed by Ty Citerman. Additional music this episode from Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Additional thanks to Rachel Bender Ignacio, Jeremy Berg, Otis Brawley, Aaron Carroll, Dan Cooper, Elena Fuentes-Afflick, Robert Kelchen, Daniel Martinez, Raphe Reggie, Sarah Spreitzer and Sarah Szanton. Reporting for this episode was supported in part by Arnold Ventures. Learn more: Read the full reporting and explore additional resources on our website. Want more Tradeoffs? Join more than 5,500 readers who trust Tradeoffs for clear, deeply reported health policy insights. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter. Tradeoffs helps you cut through the noise with clear, deeply reported journalism on the forces driving health care's toughest choices — reporting you won't find anywhere else. If our work helps you stay informed, support it with a donation today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E391
August 20 · 21 min
Trump's Pick to Quiet HHS Chaos Heads to the Senate
President Trump has nominated former health care executive Chris Klomp to help RFK Jr. get his health agenda back on track. Guest: Dan Diamond, White House Reporter, Washington Post This episode was produced by Ryan Levi, edited by Dan Gorenstein and Leslie Walker, and mixed by Andrew Parrella and Cedric Wilson. The Tradeoffs theme song was composed by Ty Citerman. Additional music this episode from Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Learn more: Read the full reporting and explore additional resources on our website. Want more Tradeoffs? Join more than 5,500 readers who trust Tradeoffs for clear, deeply reported health policy insights. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter. Tradeoffs helps you cut through the noise with clear, deeply reported journalism on the forces driving health care's toughest choices — reporting you won't find anywhere else. If our work helps you stay informed, support it with a donation today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E390
August 13 · 16 min
‘I Feel Unsafe Almost Everywhere’: How Trump Has Changed Life for One Transgender Teen
A conversation with an 18-year-old and her dad about how anti-trans policies have impacted their lives during the second Trump administration. Guests: Harleigh Walker Jeff Walker Learn more: Read the full reporting and explore additional resources on our website. This episode was produced by Ryan Levi, edited by Dan Gorenstein and mixed by Cedric Wilson and Andrew Parrella. The Tradeoffs theme song was composed by Ty Citerman. Additional music this episode from Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Want more Tradeoffs? Join more than 5,500 readers who trust Tradeoffs for clear, deeply reported health policy insights. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter. Tradeoffs helps you cut through the noise with clear, deeply reported journalism on the forces driving health care's toughest choices — reporting you won't find anywhere else. If our work helps you stay informed, support it with a donation today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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August 6 · 25 min
Should I Trust AI to Diagnose Me?
Physician and New Yorker writer Dhruv Khullar says artificial intelligence is a powerful tool to get quicker and more accurate diagnoses. But it can also be dangerous. Guest: Dhruv Khullar, Physician, Weill Cornell Medical College; Contributing Writer, The New Yorker Learn more: Read the full reporting and explore additional resources on our website. Want more Tradeoffs? Join more than 5,500 readers who trust Tradeoffs for clear, deeply reported health policy insights. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter. Tradeoffs helps you cut through the noise with clear, deeply reported journalism on the forces driving health care's toughest choices — reporting you won't find anywhere else. If our work helps you stay informed, support it with a donation today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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July 30 · 26 min
Meet the Man Launching Trump's Medicaid Work Requirements Months Early
Nebraska Medicaid Director Drew Gonshorowski says the state’s data capabilities put it in a strong position to quickly implement the historic changes. Advocates and researchers warn that eligible people may still fall through the cracks. Guest(s): Drew Gonshorowski, Director of Medicaid and Long Term Care, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Benjamin Sommers, Huntley Quelch Professor of Health Care Economics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Amy Behnke, CEO, Health Center Association of Nebraska Learn more: Read the full reporting and explore additional resources on our website. This episode was produced by Julie Wernau, edited by Dan Gorenstein and Ryan Levi, and mixed by Andrew Parrella. The Tradeoffs theme song was composed by Ty Citerman. Additional music this episode from Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Special thanks to Adrianna McIntyre, Rebecca Myerson, Kinda Serafi and Andrea Skolkin. Tradeoffs reporting for this story was supported, in part, by Arnold Ventures. Want more Tradeoffs? Join more than 5,500 readers who trust Tradeoffs for clear, deeply reported health policy insights. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter. Tradeoffs helps you cut through the noise with clear, deeply reported journalism on the forces driving health care's toughest choices — reporting you won't find anywhere else. If our work helps you stay informed, support it with a donation today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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July 23 · 23 min
A Wyoming Doctor’s Fight to Keep Abortion Legal in Her Deep Red State
Four years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the fight over abortion access continues to rage. In Wyoming, where abortion is still legal but under constant legal challenge, OB-GYN and abortion provider Giovannina Anthony is helping lead the fight to keep it that way. In this episode of Tradeoffs, Dr. Anthony shares what it's like to provide abortion care in a time of so much legal uncertainty, and how the ongoing battles over abortion laws, reproductive health and medication abortion are affecting physicians and patients in one of the nation's most conservative states. Guest: Giovannina Anthony, OB-GYN, GMA Health Learn more: Read the full reporting and explore additional resources on our website. This episode was produced by Christine Herman, edited by Ryan Levi and Dan Gorenstein, and mixed by Cedric Wilson and Andrew Parrella. The Tradeoffs theme song was composed by Ty Citerman. Additional music this episode from Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Want more Tradeoffs? Join more than 5,500 readers who trust Tradeoffs for clear, deeply reported health policy insights. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter. Tradeoffs helps you cut through the noise with clear, deeply reported journalism on the forces driving health care's toughest choices — reporting you won't find anywhere else. If our work helps you stay informed, support it with a donation today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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July 16 · 54 min
Call to Mind: Immigration and the Challenge to Belong
A deep dive on the unique mental health challenges faced by immigrants in America, produced by Call to Mind from American Public Media. Learn more and read a full transcript on our website. This episode was produced by Call to Mind, American Public Media's initiative to foster new conversations about mental health. The program was produced and written by senior producer Jessica Bari, edited by Stephen Smith and hosted by Angela Davis. It featured reporting by Jessica Bari, Cari Spencer and Kristi Marohn. The technical director is Josh Savageau, and Hans Buetow scored the show. Additional thanks to Mohammad Ebrahim for his translation. This episode was produced and mixed for Tradeoffs by Ryan Levi. The Tradeoffs theme song was composed by Ty Citerman. Find more reporting on mental health from Call to Mind on their website, on your local public radio station, or by subscribing to the Call to Mind podcast. Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring our latest reporting on health care's toughest choices. Donate to support our work. Tradeoffs is a nonprofit, powered by listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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July 9 · 22 min
As Drama at Trump's FDA Subsides, Doubts and Damage Linger
We talk with STAT News reporter Lizzy Lawrence about the agency’s recent turmoil and its hunt for a new leader. Guest: Lizzy Lawrence, FDA Reporter, STAT News Learn more: Read the full reporting and explore additional resources on our website. Want more Tradeoffs? Join more than 5,500 readers who trust Tradeoffs for clear, deeply reported health policy insights. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter. Tradeoffs helps you cut through the noise with clear, deeply reported journalism on the forces driving health care's toughest choices — reporting you won't find anywhere else. If our work helps you stay informed, support it with a donation today. This episode was produced by Leslie Walker, edited by Ryan Levi and Dan Gorenstein, and mixed by Cedric Wilson. The Tradeoffs theme song was composed by Ty Citerman. Additional music this episode from Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Special thanks to Alex Hogan. Tradeoffs reporting for this story was supported, in part, by Arnold Ventures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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July 2 · 52 min
Making Medical Decisions with Uncertain Science
Two physicians and an ethicist discuss how to make the best decisions in areas like artificial intelligence and gender-affirming care when there is limited evidence in a live conversation recorded at Aspen Ideas: Health. Guests: Ishani Ganguli, Primary Care Physician, Associate Professor of Medicine; Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital Christine Yu Moutier, Chief Medical Officer, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Vardit Ravitsky, President, Hastings Center for Bioethics Watch a video of this conversation at Aspen Ideas: Health, along with another conversation about health care costs moderated by our host Dan Gorenstein. Learn more: Read the full reporting and explore additional resources on our website. Want more Tradeoffs? Join more than 5,500 readers who trust Tradeoffs for clear, deeply reported health policy insights. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter. Tradeoffs helps you cut through the noise with clear, deeply reported journalism on the forces driving health care's toughest choices — reporting you won't find anywhere else. If our work helps you stay informed, support it with a donation today. This episode was produced by Ryan Levi and mixed by Andrew Parrella. The Tradeoffs theme song was composed by Ty Citerman. Special thanks to Ifrah Asmat, Eric Baker, Tonya Bauer, Katie Taylor and Ryan Zynger [zinger]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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June 25 · 22 min
With Millions Expected to Lose Coverage, States Look for New Ways to Prevent Medical Debt
As millions of Americans are expected to lose health insurance coverage following federal cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, states are searching for new ways to prevent medical debt before it starts. In this episode of Tradeoffs, economist Neale Mahoney explains the research into strategies for relief from high healthcare costs and evaluates policy fixes to protect consumers. Guest(s): Neale Mahoney, professor of economics, Trione Director of Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, Stanford University. Learn more: Read the full reporting and explore additional resources on our website. Want more Tradeoffs? Join more than 5,500 readers who trust Tradeoffs for clear, deeply reported health policy insights. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter. Tradeoffs helps you cut through the noise with clear, deeply reported journalism on the forces driving health care's toughest choices — reporting you won't find anywhere else. If our work helps you stay informed, support it with a donation today. This episode was produced by Melanie Evans, edited by Ryan Levi and Dan Gorenstein, and mixed by Andrew Parrella. The Tradeoffs theme song was composed by Ty Citerman. Additional music this episode from Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Tradeoffs reporting for this story was supported, in part, by Arnold Ventures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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June 18 · 28 min
Medicaid Overhaul Complicates States’ Plans to Bring Care Into Jails and Prisons
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 in Medicaid policy that health care and law enforcement leaders believe will save lives. But this experiment in bringing Medicaid behind bars is now colliding with H.R. 1, the sweeping federal law that is forcing states to make major changes to Medicaid. Guest(s): Autumn Boylan, Deputy director, California Department of Health Care Services Lauren Brinkley-Rubinstein, Professor, Population Health Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine Cody Coughenour Pete Croughan, Deputy secretary, Louisiana Department of Health Bruce Greenstein, Secretary, Louisiana Department of Health Tyron Nixon, Medicaid Reentry Transformation Implementation Manager, Washington State Health Care Authority Emma Sandoe, Medicaid director, Oregon Penelope Sapp, Chief of corrections, Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office Marc Stern, Former assistant secretary for health care at the Washington Department of Corrections Tamara Vanover, Mental health specialist, Clallam County Sheriff’s Office Learn more: Read the full reporting and explore additional resources on our website. Want more Tradeoffs? Join more than 5,500 readers who trust Tradeoffs for clear, deeply reported health policy insights. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter. Tradeoffs helps you cut through the noise with clear, deeply reported journalism on the forces driving health care's toughest choices — reporting you won't find anywhere else. If our work helps you stay informed, support it with a donation today. This episode was reported by Julie Wernau, edited by Dan Gorenstein and Ryan Levi, and mixed by Andrew Parrella and Cedric Wilson. The Tradeoffs theme song was composed by Ty Citerman. Additional music this episode from Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Special thanks to Gabrielle de la Gueronniere, Jody Rich and Kinda Serafi. Tradeoffs reporting for this story was supported, in part, by Arnold Ventures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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