Best Care Quality Commission Podcasts (2024)

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213: Radio Advisory Live: Why "value" doesn't have to be zero sum, with Stacey Richter 41:25

2d ago41:25

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The healthcare industry has been rocked by the pandemic and thrown headfirst into a new era of technological and therapeutic revolution. Yet, in the midst of all this change and uncertainty, healthcare leaders are expected not just to survive, but actually drive value for their organizations, patients, and communities. The problem is, “driving valu…

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MA Commission on Poverty tackles historic wealth gap

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MA Commission on Poverty tackles historic wealth gap A Legislature-backed Commission on Poverty in Massachusetts aims to address the state's historic wealth gap. The commission will study demographic disparities and existing programs to reduce poverty over the next decade, and has been holding public hearings to gather feedback. State Sen. ...(Read…

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The emotional impact of 'contact': Ethan's experience and suggestions for professionals 33:18

6d ago33:18

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Ethan’s in his early 30s now. He was in foster care from the age of five and then in children’s homes from the age of 11. In this conversation we speak about staying in touch with and seeing family members while in care. You'll hear the word ‘contact’ quite a bit - the word that was very much in use when Ethan was young. We hope this makes sense wh…

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Federal funds help build Boston’s climate-ready workforce

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Federal funds help build Boston’s climate-ready workforce The City of Boston has been awarded nearly $10 million in federal funding to help build a Climate-Ready Workforce.More than 1,000 people will receive job training in construction, wastewater management and more, to combat the growing threat of sea level rise.Gina Raimondo, U.S. ...(Read More…

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212: Lessons from the C-Suite: Google's Chief Health Officer Dr. Karen DeSalvo on healthcare's cognitive industrial revolution 45:59

9d ago45:59

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The rise of generative AI has impacted healthcare in many ways – one of which is that it’s pushing Big Tech toward becoming not just a relevant, but a central player in the industry. And when we’re talking Big Tech, we have to include Google. Google’s activity in healthcare has been turbulent since it entered the space nearly two decades ago, but i…

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High housing costs in MA impacting childrens’ overall well-being

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High housing costs in MA impacting childrens’ overall well-being Massachusetts is known for its quality education and health care systems, but high housing costs are straining family budgets and impacting childrens' well-being, according to a new report. The 2024 Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation finds more than 30% of childre…

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MA could become 11th state with medical aid-in-dying law

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MA could become 11th state with medical aid-in-dying law Lawmakers in Massachusetts are considering legislation to allow medical aid in dying as an option for mentally capable, terminally ill adults. Patients age eighteen and older with less than six months to live could request medication from their physician, to take at their time of choosing and…

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Free community college plan in MA burdens underpaid, overworked staff

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Free community college plan in MA burdens underpaid, overworked staff The Massachusetts Senate has proposed free community college for all residents, but educators say an influx of new students could overwhelm the system.The MassEducate plan invests $75 million in new spending to cover tuition and fees and creates a fund for emergency costs, like c…

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211: Pursuing financial sustainability in cell and gene therapy delivery 28:41

16d ago28:41

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So far in our series on bespoke care and innovation, we’ve delved into the future of cancer care and the opportunities for equity in precision medicine. But we can’t conclude our series without talking about one of the most exciting developments in the field: cell and gene therapies. We’ve talked about these therapies on the pod before—but like eve…

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Housing, transportation limit MA seniors' access to quality health care

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Housing, transportation limit MA seniors' access to quality health care High housing and transportation costs are preventing some Massachusetts seniors from seeing their health care providers, according to a new report.United Health Foundation found despite an increase in the number of geriatric care providers and access to telemedicine, measures o…

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New transmission planning rule takes MA wildlife into account

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New transmission planning rule takes MA wildlife into account Conservation groups in Massachusetts are backing the Biden Administration's new plan to update the nation's power grid.Studies show the U.S. must double its existing transmission capacity to meet clean-energy goals over the next decade....(Read More)…

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MA ballot measure would end MCAS graduation requirement

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MA ballot measure would end MCAS graduation requirement Massachusetts voters could face a possible ballot measure this November to end the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System graduation requirement.Supporters have until July 3 to complete the signature gathering process to put the measure on the ballot, which would keep the standardized t…

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210: How you approach precision medicine matters—for some patients more than others 31:43

23d ago31:43

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It's no secret that healthcare is becoming more and more personalized – or “bespoke” – as increasingly sophisticated diagnostics and therapeutics continue to explode into the market. This vast pipeline is redefining the industry in several ways—but there is real risk associated if the stakeholders responsible for developing, delivering, and paying …

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209: Predicting what oncology will look like in 2030 30:43

1M ago30:43

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There has been a lot of change in the oncology space in the last few years. These changes have brought new pressures, like workforce strain, increased competition, rising spend, and more. While many leaders are worried about the "right now," it is crucial to consider how you can best position yourself for the future of cancer care. That's why, in t…

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Parents press for online child safety reforms amid Congressional reform

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Parents press for online child safety reforms amid Congressional reform Massachusetts parents of children harmed by social media platforms are calling on Congress to advance the bipartisan "Kids Online Safety Act."The bill would require platforms to default to their most restrictive parental controls, creating a "duty of care" to protect children b…

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MA household debt grows as grocery prices remain at post-pandemic highs

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MA household debt grows as grocery prices remain at post-pandemic highs Massachusetts residents struggling to pay high food prices are acquiring a growing amount of debt to pay their bills, according to a new report.The Urban Institute found 60% of adults reported using credit cards to buy groceries but only 20% managed to pay the minimum monthly p…

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MA lawmakers push Medicaid expansion to improve maternal mortality rates

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MA lawmakers push Medicaid expansion to improve maternal mortality rates On the heels of Mother's Day, Massachusetts lawmakers are backing legislation to address the country's high rates of maternal mortality.The "Mamas First Act" would expand Medicaid coverage to include doula and midwife services, which are proved to reduce the rates of C-section…

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208: Authors Jim and Bob Rebitzer ask, "Why can't healthcare be better and cheaper?" (Live from The Players 2024 Championship) 44:25

1M ago44:25

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According to economist Jim Rebitzer and healthcare consultant Bob Rebitzer, the healthcare industry has failed in achieving what many other sectors have accomplished – improving products, while simultaneously reducing costs over time. In this episode, recorded live at The Players 2024 Championship, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invited Jim and Bob to dis…

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207: Nurses Week 2024: Build care teams, not assembly lines 30:40

1M ago30:40

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Radio Advisory has commemorated Nurses Week every year since we started production in April 2020. A lot has changed since the early days of the pandemic, but the reality is that we’re still grappling with a workforce crisis defined by rising burnout, turnover, and shortages. Celebrating nurses just one week out of the year will not suffice in addre…

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Northeastern University students, staff condemn arrests, charges of antisemitism

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Northeastern University students, staff condemn arrests, charges of antisemitism Students and faculty at Northeastern University are demanding their school issue a public apology for what they say are false charges of antisemitism during recent protests.School administrators cited the slurs as justification for police to dismantle a pro-Palestinian…

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The NYC Care Model: Dr. Ted Long Discusses Providing Universal Access to Primary Care in New York City 24:22

2M ago24:22

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In the season 2 finale of New York Public Health Now, Commissioner McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne welcome Dr. Ted Long from NYC Health + Hospitals to discuss expanding access to primary care through the NYC Care program. Dr. Long views healthcare as a basic human right, and shares how the NYC Care program provides universal health…

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MA municipalities aim to lower voting age for local elections

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MA municipalities aim to lower voting age for local elections Cities and towns across Massachusetts hope to increase young voter turnout in local elections by lowering the voting age to sixteen or seventeen. Somerville, Northampton, Southborough and Concord are just a few of the municipalities which have attempted but failed to secure state approva…

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206: 24th Secretary of HHS Alex Azar shares his vision on healthcare transformation 57:59

2M ago57:59

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As healthcare leaders continue to contend with workforce shortages, technological shifts, and fragile financials it can be hard to predict what the future looks like for their organizations and the transformation that needs to happen to improve healthcare for all. In this episode, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites the 24th Secretary of the U.S. Depar…

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Measles in New York: NYSDOH Experts Discuss the Importance of Immunization and the Risks of Vaccine Hesitancy 24:40

2M ago24:40

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New York's Health Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne sit down with NYSDOH's epidemiology experts Dr. Debora Blog and Travis O'Donnell to discuss the risks of measles and the importance of immunization. Learn about measles transmission, complications, historical and recent outbreaks in New York, and much mo…

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205: Live from ViVE 2024: Four leaders on how technology is redefining clinical work 46:22

2M ago46:22

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You might be burned out from talking about burnout. But the truth is, healthcare workers are still suffering from high administrative burden, reduced autonomy, and a cycle of turnover and retirements that we cannot escape. In response, industry leaders are looking to the latest and greatest technologies to unburden their workforce and improve the m…

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Boston U. Prison Education Program celebrates 50 years of changing lives

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Boston U. Prison Education Program celebrates 50 years of changing lives Boston University's Prison Education Program is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and is hoping to expand. Students at Massachusetts Correctional Institution Norfolk and MCI Framingham are earning undergraduate certificates and Bachelor of Liberal Arts degrees, to reform their…

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Turnover in MA election officials as presidential election nears

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Turnover in MA election officials as presidential election nears Heightened scrutiny and harassment are helping fuel an increasing turnover rate of election officials in Massachusetts and beyond, according to a new report. More than a third of all Massachusetts municipalities have had a change in their chief election official or town clerk since 20…

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New York's New Contraceptive Standing Order: Improving Birth Control Access Without a Prescription 15:19

2M ago15:19

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On this episode of New York Public Health Now, Dr. Shaunna Escobar joins hosts Dr. Jim McDonald and Johanne Morne to discuss New York's new contraception standing order which allows people to get birth control from pharmacies without a prescription. Hear why this was implemented and who it aims to help. If you have an idea for topics we should disc…

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204: Unveiling "Bespoke Care": Healthcare's tailored future 27:31

2M ago27:31

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High-cost drugs, generative AI, diagnostic testing – the pace and sophistication of healthcare innovation has been keeping our experts busy over the past several years. At some point, they realized there was something deeper going on – a sea change in what healthcare innovation is seeking to achieve, and the world it's pushing us toward. This week,…

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MA Haitian-led groups call for end to deportations as terror grips island

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MA Haitian-led groups call for end to deportations as terror grips island Haitian-led groups in Massachusetts are calling for a temporary pause in deportations as political instability and violence engulf the island.They said anything less would be a death sentence. Armed gangs now control most of the capital city, Port-au-Prince, cutting distribut…

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MA taxpayers benefit from IRS Direct File pilot program

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MA taxpayers benefit from IRS Direct File pilot program Massachusetts residents can take advantage of a new pilot program from the Internal Revenue Service, which allows people to file their taxes online for free. IRS Direct File is expected to save people both time and money while making tax preparation more equitable and inclusive. Adam Ruben, vi…

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203: Value series: Is the future of VBC in specialty care? Zing Health & Strive Health say yes. 32:27

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Last week, in part two of our series on value-based care, we talked about how CenterWell, Humana’s provider arm, turned to senior-focused primary care to grow their value-based strategy. But as the Medicare Advantage market gets larger, older, and sicker, it is becoming clear that a focus on primary care isn’t enough. The fact is, VBC in specialty …

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MA students urge lawmakers to fund campus anti-hunger efforts

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MA students urge lawmakers to fund campus anti-hunger efforts A coalition of college students and administrators is asking state lawmakers to help fight food insecurity on campus.The group is asking for $2 million for the Hunger Free Campus Initiative and to pass legislation to better fund programs already helping thousands of low-income students o…

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Special Eclipse Episode with Jason Gough and Patrick Toye 23:15

3M ago23:15

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On this special eclipse episode of New York Public Health Now, hosts Commissioner McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne are joined by Jason Gough, a meteorologist and member of Governor Hochul’s eclipse communications team, and NYSDOH's Western Regional Office Director, amateur astronomer and eclipse chaser Patrick Toye. They discuss New…

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202: Value series: Why CenterWell (and Humana) is going all in on senior care 32:12

3M ago32:12

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Last week, in part one of our series on value-based care, we talked all about health systems taking on risk, and why that looks a bit different for everyone. This week, we're exploring an organization that embodies that principle. CenterWell, Humana's provider arm, is pursuing value-based care by going all in on senior focused care. So how are they…

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MA seniors encouraged to take advantage of dual-use special needs plans

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MA seniors encouraged to take advantage of dual-use special needs plans Health care advocates in Massachusetts said special health care plans are available for seniors and people with disabilities to help ensure they get the care they need.Dual-use special-needs plans combine services and coverage for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, and they o…

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GOP proposal threatens cuts to MA Social Security benefits

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GOP proposal threatens cuts to MA Social Security benefits Congressional Republicans' proposed changes to Social Security have advocates for Massachusetts beneficiaries concerned about the future of the key safety net program.A recent GOP budget proposal suggested raising the benefit eligible retirement age to 69, "to account for increases in life …

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Learn on the go: Jenny Molloy on the adult legacy of her childhood trauma 39:14

3M ago39:14

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Welcome to Learn On The Go, the podcast from Community Care Inform where we discuss research, theories and practice issues and look at what they mean for social care practitioners. In this episode we talk to Jenny Molloy, motivational speaker, trainer, care leaver and bestselling author of three books with a fourth about to be published. Her first …

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Sabrina Dunn Discusses the Diversity in Medicine Program 24:26

3M ago24:26

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In this episode of the New York Public Health Now podcast, hosts Commissioner McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne are joined by Sabrina Dunn, a third year medical student at the University at Buffalo. Sabrina talks about her journey to becoming a physician, the barriers she's overcome as a woman of color, and her experiences in the pos…

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Queer churches in MA and nationwide offer all identities safe, sacred spaces

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Queer churches in MA and nationwide offer all identities safe, sacred spaces By Sara Youngblood Gregory for Yes! Magazine. Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for Commonwealth News Service reporting for the YES! Media-Public News Service CollaborationIn December 2023, Pope Francis announced that Catholic priests may bless same-sex unions-as long as…

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201: Value series: What does health system VBC adoption actually look like? 26:31

3M ago26:31

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In a few weeks, Advisory Board will be convening leaders across the industry in New Orleans, Louisiana to talk about the meaning of "value" in healthcare. In anticipation of the Value Summit, Radio Advisory will be spending the next three weeks talking about one major expression of value in the industry – value-based care. In the first episode of o…

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New England anglers seek greater protections for Atlantic herring stock

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New England anglers seek greater protections for Atlantic herring stock Recreational fishermen in New England say commercial trawlers are threatening the survival of smaller businesses relying on a healthy stock of Atlantic herring.The small forage fish is vital to both the marine food chain and the region's economy.Rich Hittinger, first vice presi…

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200: Why 2024 is a make-or-break year for corporate medical groups 32:40

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In the last five years, the health care industry has seen an explosion of corporate ownership over medical groups. It's been relatively smooth sailing for many of these groups so far—but in 2024, they may face the same challenges as incumbents. In this episode, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites Advisory Board physician experts Sarah Roller and Eliza …

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Proposed Amesbury school budget cuts rally parents, educators

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Proposed Amesbury school budget cuts rally parents, educators The Amesbury School Committee will hear from educators and parents tonight as they rally to prevent more than $2 million in proposed cuts to their schools.They are asking Kassandra Gove, the mayor and school committee chair, to use any funds at the city's disposal to ensure schools can a…

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MA diaper distribution program helps families make ends meet

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MA diaper distribution program helps families make ends meet Supporters of a federal pilot program to distribute diapers to low-income families in Massachusetts hope to build upon its success.More than 1 million diapers, along with wipes and other needed supplies have helped some 1,600 families over the past several months.Adriana Leo, director of …

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NYSDOH Naloxone Study Finds Lower Dose Just As Effective 21:08

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Dr. Sharon Stancliffe and Emily Payne join Commissioner McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne to discuss their groundbreaking study published in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report comparing the effectiveness of 4mg and 8mg doses of naloxone. The study, conducted with assistance by the New York State Police, found the higher …

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199: Why can't providers and plans just get along? 31:26

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Producers' note: We know a lot of organizations have been and are being affected by the major cyberattack of Change Healthcare systems and resulting outages. We won't be addressing it in this episode, but if you have questions or are looking for more information please go to https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/changehealthcarecyberresponse. The relat…

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Long-COVID fighters feel 'sucker-punched' by new CDC guidance

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Long-COVID fighters feel 'sucker-punched' by new CDC guidance Advocates for people who suffer or have died from COVID-19 in Massachusetts and around the country say they're alarmed by new federal health recommendations regarding the disease.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced people no longer need to isolate for five d…

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