Best Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Podcasts (2024)

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779 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Takes A Step On Climate 14:51

22m ago14:51

14:51

About this episode: The CMS Innovation Center at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid is tasked with research and development to improve health care costs and delivery. It’s also grappling with a challenging reality: The health care sector is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions which, in turn, are changing the climate in ways that impact…

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New Alzheimer's Drug Approval Expands Treatment Options — and Creates Coverage Questions 15:38

2h ago15:38

15:38

Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter. Health Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomes Senior Editor Leslie Erdelack to the program to discuss FDA's recent approval of an Alzheimer's treatment drug, Lilly’s Kisunla, how private insurers and Medicare may cover the drug, and the emerging new class of drugs surrounding Alzheimer's treatment…

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778 - The White House’s New Rules Around Gain-of-function Research 14:50

2h ago14:50

14:50

About this episode: Gain-of-function research involves altering a virus to make it more transmissible or deadly in order to develop vaccines, therapies, and perform other research. But the practice has long raised concerns about safety. In May, the White House released new policies around gain-of-function research hoping to shore up both safety mea…

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Designing military decision-making anew: A conversation with Dr. Ben Zweibelson 59:00

15h ago59:00

59:00

What is the mission of the Strategic Innovation Group within the U.S. Space Command? How can we redesign military decision-making for the 21st Century? What are the most effective ways to adhere to military protocols while pushing transformative innovation? How can a new book, Beyond the Pale: Designing Military Decision-Making Anew, help military …

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777 - Meteorology and Climate Change 14:58

2h ago14:58

14:58

About this episode: Meteorologists look at data and history to help make sense of weather patterns and make predictions. This work, in turn, helps inform individuals and policymakers to prepare for and respond to weather events. But with climate records being shattered at every turn, and extreme weather like flooding, violent storms, and heat domes…

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The Chevron Deference is Dead. What Now? w/ Andrew Twinamatsiko 19:18

7d ago19:18

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By Health Affairs

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Pursing digital transformation at the U.S. Air Force: A conversation with Jason Bonci 59:00

5d ago59:00

59:00

What is the technology strategy for the U.S. Department of the Air Force? How is the U.S. Air Force leveraging emerging technology to transform how it does IT? What are the U.S. Department of the Air Force’s Zero Trust and ICAM Strategies? Michael J. Keegan explores these questions and more with Jason Bonci, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) within th…

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Special Series: Racial Bias and Pulse Oximeters Part 1–A Problem Hiding in Plain Sight 31:53

5d ago31:53

31:53

About this episode: Pulse oximeters—devices used to read blood oxygen levels in hospitals and at home—are far less reliable for people with darker skin tones... Falsely normal readings create the potential for clinical staff to miss life-threatening conditions. In this three-episode special series, we explore a longstanding issue that only caught t…

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Special Series: Racial Bias and Pulse Oximeters Part 3—Fixing Pulse Oximeters 23:39

5d ago23:39

23:39

About this episode: Pulse oximeters—devices used to read blood oxygen levels in hospitals and at home—are far less reliable for people with darker skin tones. Falsely normal readings create the potential for clinical staff to miss life-threatening conditions. In this three-episode special series, we explore a longstanding issue that only caught the…

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Special Series: Racial Bias and Pulse Oximeters Part 2—What Went Wrong? 31:56

5d ago31:56

31:56

About this episode: Pulse oximeters—devices used to read blood oxygen levels in hospitals and at home—are far less reliable for people with darker skin tones. Falsely normal readings have the potential for clinical staff to miss life-threatening conditions. In this three-episode special series, we explore a longstanding issue that only caught the n…

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Scene Report from AcademyHealth's ARM Conference 16:14

8d ago16:14

16:14

Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter. Health Affairs' Jeff Byers chats with Senior Editors Kathleen Haddad and Meg Winchester about their recent trip to AcademyHealth's 2024 Annual Research Meeting (ARM) in Baltimore and the main takeaways that the two found regarding private equity, opioid use, and solutions-orientated rese…

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Bonus Episode - Mifepristone and EMTALA SCOTUS Rulings: A Holding Pattern 19:50

10d ago19:50

19:50

About this episode: The Supreme Court has issued decisions in the two major abortion cases on its docket this year. For the time being, the drug mifepristone remains on the market and a federal law requiring that emergency rooms provide life-saving abortions even in states banning the procedure is upheld. But the court’s decisions—both upholding th…

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776 - The Invisible Shield—Public Health 32:09

10d ago32:09

32:09

About this episode: Public health saved your life today and you didn’t even know it. But while public health makes modern life possible, efforts are frequently underfunded, undervalued, and misunderstood. Today we bring you a special episode from Follow the Data, a podcast by the Bloomberg Philanthropies, that discusses "The Invisible Shield," a fo…

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Exploring ways to secure America’sfuture: A conversation with Dave Walker 59:00

12d ago59:00

59:00

Will the United States remain a Superpower in 2040? What are the most significant challenges facing the U.S.? What key reforms are necessary to secure a better future for this country? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Dave Walker, former Comptroller General of the US and author of America in 2040: Still a Superp…

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775 - How to Make Cities More Mental Health Friendly for Adolescents and Young Adults 16:27

18d ago16:27

16:27

About this episode: Our mental health and well-being are shaped by our environment: access to green space can be beneficial, while cities with high population density can affect the risk for mood, anxiety, or even substance use disorders. A recent study explores how cities can be more mental health-friendly for adolescents and emphasizes the import…

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774 - Why We Desperately Need—And Still Don’t Have—A Global Pandemic Treaty 19:41

15d ago19:41

19:41

About this episode: In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, world health officials agreed that many more lives could have been saved had there been better global coordination. In 2021, countries came together to draft a pandemic treaty committing to better future responses and pledging to sign it within two years. But deadlines have come and gone, th…

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Why the Supreme Court Rejected a Challenge to Abortion Medication w/ Andrew Twinamatsiko 17:58

15d ago17:58

17:58

Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter. Health Affairs' Jeff Byers is joined by Andrew Twinamatsiko of O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law to discuss a recent Supreme Court decision to reject a challenge to the FDA's approval of abortion medication. Join us for this upcoming event: 7/10/24 - Lunch and Learn: S…

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773 - More Consequences of Abortion Restrictions: Increases in Infant Deaths in Texas 12:09

19d ago12:09

12:09

About this episode: In 2021, Texas passed the extremely restrictive Senate Bill 8 which bans most abortions with very few exceptions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected—as early as five or six weeks of pregnancy. 2022 data suggested a noticeable uptick in infant mortality in Texas. A new study looked into the connection between the two and is am…

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Leveraging immersive technology in healthcare with Dr. Anne Bailey 59:00

22d ago59:00

59:00

What is the mission of the Strategic Initiatives Lab (Strat Lab) at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)? How is it using virtual reality and other immersive technologies to change how the department serves veterans? What does the future hold for the VHA’s Strat Lab? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Dr. Anne…

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772 - Why Are So Many Adults Being Diagnosed With ADHD? 17:18

25d ago17:18

17:18

About this episode: What’s behind the significant increases in adult diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder—historically thought to be a neurodevelopmental disorder of childhood? A new understanding of symptoms, better diagnoses, and some of the best treatments in psychiatric medicine mean more and more people are benefiting from the…

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771 - More Cases of Measles in the United States 15:35

30d ago15:35

15:35

Overview: An uptick of measles cases in the U.S. is raising concerns, especially heading into summer when travelers may bring back more cases from Europe. This most infectious human virus can cause severe and even fatal complications, especially for unvaccinated children—sometimes years after what seemed to be a mild case. Pandemic disruptions and …

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Breaking Down the CBO's Insurance Coverage Projections w/ Sabrina Corlette 16:33

22d ago16:33

16:33

Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter. Health Affairs' Jeff Byers is joined by Sabrina Corlette of Georgetown University to discuss an ahead-of-print article released this week that outlines the Congressional Budget Office's health insurance coverage projections in the US for 2024-34. The conversation discusses what went into…

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Working with IDNs: The Pharma Perspective 1:12:50

23d ago1:12:50

1:12:50

ABOUT HEALTH CARE ROUNDS Health Care Rounds is a weekly podcast developed for health care leaders who are at the forefront of health care delivery and payment reform. Join Darwin Research Group founder and CEO John Marchica as he discusses the latest advancements in health care business news and policy developments. ABOUT MATT PORTCH Matt Portch is…

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BONUS - Allegations of War Crimes By Leaders of Hamas and Israeli Officials before the International Criminal Court 17:29

1M ago17:29

17:29

Overview: The International Criminal Court, a justice system inspired by the Nuremburg tribunals after World War II, holds individuals responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity. In May 2024, the Court's chief prosecutor requested arrest warrants for three leaders of Hamas and, separately, for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a…

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Exploring the application and use of extended reality: A conversation with Annie Eaton 59:00

1M ago59:00

59:00

What is Extended Reality? How does it encompass Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality? How is the public sector and government services leveraging AR/VR technology? What does the future hold for Extended Reality? Join host Michael Keegan on a Special Conversation with Authors Edition as he explores these questions and more with Annie Eaton author o…

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Exploring the Application and Use of Extended Reality: A Conversation with Annie Eaton author of THE EXTENDED REALITY BLUEPRINT

29d ago

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What is Extended Reality? How does it encompass Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality? How is the public sector and government services leveraging AR/VR technology? What does the future hold for Extended Reality? Join host Michael Keegan on a Special Conversation with Authors Edition as he explores these questions and more with Annie Eaton author o…

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770 - Juneteenth in 2024 18:13

1M ago18:13

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Overview: Juneteenth was declared a federal holiday in 2021 amidst a national reckoning with race. Four years later, the observation finds us at a time of continued polarization and attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Reflecting on the historical significance of Juneteenth can help us think about how to celebrate and observe the da…

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769 - A Conversation With A Coast Guard Flight Surgeon 14:52

1M ago14:52

14:52

About this episode: The U.S. Coast Guard is charged with safeguarding Americans through missions including maritime law enforcement, antiterrorism operations, and search and rescue. Members of the Coast Guard carry out these missions at sea and in the air in all sorts of extreme conditions requiring specialized medical care to ensure their health a…

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Diving into the New CMS' National Health Expenditures Projections w/ Michael Chernew 15:59

30d ago15:59

15:59

Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter. Health Affairs' Jeff Byers is joined by Michael Chernew to discuss the recently released National Health Expenditures Projections for 2023–32 from the Office of the Actuary (OACT) at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Join us for these upcoming events: 6/18/24 - Journa…

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