Category: Podcasts

KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Alabama Court Rules Embryos Are Children. What Now?

In a first-of-its-kind ruling, the Alabama Supreme Court has determined that embryos created for in vitro fertilization procedures are legally people. The decision has touched off massive confusion about potential ramifications, and the University of Alabama-Birmingham has paused its IVF program. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to endorse a national 16-week abortion ban, while his former administration officials are planning further reproductive health restrictions for a possible second term. Lauren Weber of The Washington Post, Rachana Pradhan of KFF Health News, and Victoria Knight of Axios 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.

Bridging the Gap with Telehealth: Healthcare Equity in Rural America

Telehealth promises revolutionary care, but can it reach the communities who need it most? Join Dr. David McSwain and Dr. Saif Khairat for a deep dive into rural healthcare disparities and how technology can bridge the gap. Uncover the unique challenge…

Revolutionizing Orthopedics: From Patients to Precision Medicine

Proliance Orthopedic Associates isn’t just replacing joints, they’re revolutionizing orthopedic care. Join Timothy Alton, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon, Proliance Orthopedic Associates, to discover how they keep costs down, excitement levels up, and bone he…

Lexie Schwartz, Vice President of Operations at OSF HealthCare, St. Joseph Medical Center

Lexie Schwartz, Vice President of Operations at OSF HealthCare, St. Joseph Medical Center joins the podcast to share insights into her background & journey into healthcare administration, the importance of maintaining a great workplace culture, recent …

KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Biden Wins Early Court Test for Medicare Drug Negotiations

A federal district court judge dismissed a lawsuit attempting to invalidate the Biden administration’s Medicare prescription-drug price negotiation program. But the suit turned on a technicality, and several more court challenges are in the pipeline. Meanwhile, health policy pops up in Super Bowl ads, as Congress approaches yet another funding deadline. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Lauren Weber of The Washington Post, and Rachel Cohrs of Stat 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 they think you should read, too.

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…