Category: Podcasts

KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: To End School Shootings, Activists Consider a New Culprit: Parents

For the first time, a jury has convicted a parent of a school shooter of charges related to the child’s crime, finding a mother in Michigan guilty of involuntary manslaughter and possibly opening a new legal avenue for gun control advocates. Meanwhile, as the Supreme Court prepares to hear a case challenging the FDA’s approval of the abortion drug mifepristone, a medical publisher has retracted some of the journal studies that lower-court judges relied on in their decisions. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Sarah Karlin-Smith of the Pink Sheet, and Rachana Pradhan of KFF Health News join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Plus, for “extra credit,” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week that they think you should read, too.

Joseph Webb, CEO at Nashville General Hospital

Joseph Webb, CEO at Nashville General Hospital joins the podcast to take us on a journey through his career, unveil growth strategies to shape Nashville General Hospital, detail exciting initiatives, explain projects driving the hospital’s mission, and…

Private Equity Acquisitions of Medical Practices – 8 Key Points

In this episode, Scott Becker shares 8 points about private equity in healthcare.

The Impacts of AI on Patient Experience and Patient Care

In this episode we are joined by Paul Coyne, Senior Vice president and Chief Nurse Executive, Hospital for Special Surgery, and Ryan Donohue, Strategic Advisor, NRC Health, as we explore consumer & caregiver perspectives on artificial intelligence, fro…

Linda Stevenson, Chief Information Officer at Fisher-Titus

Linda Stevenson, Chief Information Officer at Fisher-Titus joins the podcast to discuss key insights into her background & Fisher-Titus, trends she is paying attention to in rural health & the health IT space, areas she feels her organization could gro…

How Cincinnati Children's keeps it simple and rose to US News' No. 1 spot

Join us in this episode as Dr. Steve Davis, President & CEO of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, introduces himself and shares insights into the hospital’s journey to being ranked No. 1 by U.S. News and World Report. Discover the key metrics guiding impr…

KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: The Struggle Over Who Gets the Last Word

As science skepticism pervades politics, the Supreme Court will soon consider two cases that seek to define the power of “experts.” Meanwhile, abortion opponents are laying out plans for how Donald Trump, if reelected as president, could effectively curtail abortion even in states where it remains legal. Sandhya Raman of CQ Roll Call, Joanne Kenen of Johns Hopkins University and Politico Magazine, and Sarah Karlin-Smith of the Pink Sheet join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews Samantha Liss, who reported and wrote the latest KFF Health News-NPR “Bill of the Month” feature about a husband and wife who got billed for preventive care that should have been fully covered.

An Arm and a Leg: Self-Defense 101: Keeping Your Cool While You Fight

On this episode of “An Arm and a Leg,” host Dan Weissmann seeks advice for fighting unfair medical bills from an unexpected source: an expert in self-defense.

KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Health Enters the Presidential Race

New Hampshire voters have spoken, and it seems increasingly clear that this November’s election will pit President Joe Biden against former President Donald Trump. Both appear to be making health a key part of their campaigns, with Trump vowing (again) to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and Biden stressing his support for contraception and abortion rights. Meanwhile, both candidates will try to highlight efforts to rein in prescription drug prices. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Anna Edney of Bloomberg News, and Jessie Hellmann of CQ Roll Call join KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews Sarah Somers of the National Health Law Program about the potential consequences for the health care system if the Supreme Court overturns a key precedent attempting to balance executive vs. judicial power.

KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: The Supreme Court vs. the Bureaucracy

The Supreme Court this week heard oral arguments in a case that could radically alter the way federal agencies — including the Department of Health and Human Services — administer laws passed by Congress. A decision in the case is expected this spring or summer. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is struggling over whether to ban menthol cigarettes — a move that could improve public health but also alienate Black voters, the biggest menthol users. Joanne Kenen of Johns Hopkins University and Politico Magazine, Lauren Weber of The Washington Post, and Rachel Cohrs of Stat join KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews Darius Tahir, who reported and wrote the latest KFF Health News-NPR “Bill of the Month” feature about a lengthy fight over a bill for a quick telehealth visit.