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Tim explains why Americans need to fight about dumb stuff again, finds out he's named in the Candace Owens vs. Brigitte Macron Lawsuit, warns about the militarization of police in Washington, DC, learns about a strange development at a Florida La Quinta Inn, and tells us all why that establishment is so important to this country.  American Royalty Tour

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Kadie DiGiuseppe delivers the news on Trump wanting to cancel birthright citizenship, the US ending trade talks with Canada and the Supreme Court upholding a provision on the Affordable Care act on 6/28/25.

The U.S. healthcare system just got messier.Trump's second term is rolling back DEI, reproductive rights, and public health protections. RFK Jr. is spreading vaccine misinformation, and a healthcare CEO was literally gunned down in the middle of Manhattan — and people have thoughts.This week on Hood Health Report, we break down what these major changes mean for real folks like us.

In this episode, hosts Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center, Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center, and Dr. Carrie Bedient from the Fertility Center of Las Vegas speak with Richard Kellner, founder of the Polycystic Kidney Disease-Free Alliance, and Natasha Rogina, the organization's chief spokesperson. Together, they discuss polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and how pre-implantation genetic testing-monogenic (PGT-M) can help families prevent passing this genetic condition to their children. Natasha, who has PKD herself, shares her personal decision to pursue IVF with PGT-M to ensure her children would not inherit the disease. PKD is a progressive condition that typically leads to kidney failure by midlife, often requiring dialysis or a transplant. Because many insurers do not cover genetic testing, the PKD-Free Alliance offers grants to help families access PGT-M to prevent passing the trait to their children. The PKD-Free Alliance's goal is to raise awareness and let couples know this option exists. This insightful conversation explores genetic inheritance, reproductive choices, and the future of PKD prevention, offering hope to families facing this challenging condition.

Join Abby Eblen MD, M.D. of the Nashville Fertility Center, Susan Hudson MD, M.D. of the Texas Fertility Center, and Carrie Bedient MD, M.D. of the Fertility Center of Las Vegas as they speak with their guest, Julie Lindholm, Executive Director of the Fertility Foundation of Texas. In this episode, we dive into the world of fertility grants—how to find them, how to apply, and what it takes to increase your chances of receiving funding. Many grant programs require detailed personal and financial information to ensure recipients can complete an IVF cycle, even if the grant doesn't cover the full cost. We discuss how to write a compelling personal statement, gather the necessary financial documents, and navigate the limitations that often come with these grants. Julie shares insider tips on what grant agencies look for in applicants and how to improve your chances of securing funding. If you're searching for ways to finance your fertility journey, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you take the next step.This episode was brought to you from ReceptivaDx and Shady Grove Fertility. 

About the Guest(s): Willie Lawson is the host of "The Morning Report," a production of FightBackMedia.com. Known for its focus on urban conservative information, FightBackMedia is a significant voice in the realm of American conservative media. Willie brings a wealth of experience and insight into political discourse, emphasizing conservative ideals and policies. His discussions often focus on the implications of political policies, the dynamics of Congressional activities, and the broader impacts of governance. Episode Summary: In this compelling episode of "The Morning Report," host Willie Lawson delves deep into the political landscape shaped by the aftermath of recent executive orders and political maneuvers in Congress. With a critical eye, Willie examines the approach of Republicans in Congress, emphasizing the necessity for strategic utilization of their majority to forward the America First agenda. This episode provides a detailed analysis of current political strategies, revealing the contrasts between Republican and Democratic approaches to legislative power. Willie Lawson discusses the importance of codifying executive orders into law, referencing Ron DeSantis as an effective example during the COVID-19 pandemic. He highlights the Republicans' need to act with urgency and unity, similar to how Democrats have historically maintained cohesion. With a razor-thin majority, Willie argues that Republicans must leverage this power assertively to implement the policies that align with their electoral mandate. The episode further critiques the slow progression in confirming key cabinet positions essential for Trump's administration to operate effectively, emphasizing the necessity of having the right people in the right places to advance their legislative agenda. Key Takeaways:Codifying executive orders into law is vital for long-term impact, as seen in Ron DeSantis' strategy.Republicans must utilize their majority effectively, emulating the Democratic Party's cohesion in Congress.The importance of the America First agenda is underscored, with no room for compromise or delay.The slow confirmation process of cabinet nominees is a significant hurdle for the administration.Republicans need to align and act decisively to capitalize on their electoral victory.Notable Quotes:"In order for the America first agenda to move forward, then these people have to be put in place.""You hardly ever see a big break off of Democrats. They are very good about sticking together.""Democrats passed the Affordable Care act and it is still, since 2010, the law of the land.""It's America's agenda. They need to move America's agenda forward and not have their own agenda.""It's time for Republicans to start acting like they won."Resources:FightBackMediaListeners are encouraged to tune in to the full episode to gain further insights into the current political dynamics and strategies discussed by Willie Lawson. Stay connected with "The Morning Report" for more enlightening discussions that dissect and interpret the pivotal issues shaping America's political scene.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morning-report--3694168/support.

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Jordan and Toni discuss the challenges small business owners face in obtaining affordable health insurance with Red Taylor, a seasoned expert in the field. Red shares his journey from coaching football to becoming a health insurance broker, highlighting the complexities of the healthcare system, the impact of the Affordable Care Act, and the importance of understanding the difference between health insurance and healthcare. He emphasizes the need for consumers to shop for healthcare services and explores alternative solutions like Metashare, a faith-based health care sharing program that offers significant savings. Main Street Matters is part of the Salem Podcast Network. For more visit JobCreatorsNetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At HIMSS, we sat down to talk with CommonWell Health Alliance to learn about their passion for interoperability and some of the latest happenings with the CommonWell community. This included an update on CommonWell's new technical service provider, ELLKAY and their recent designation by the federal government as a Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN). CommonWell was formed 11 years from a consortium of major EHR vendors to carry out the mandate for interoperable data exchange in the HITECH and Affordable Care acts. As Executive Director Paul L Wilder points out, they are a “switchboard” through which clients can find patient data, but CommonWell doesn't maintain any patient data itself (unlike, for instance, many health information exchanges). Along with these important updates, we also asked Liz Buckle, Director of Product at CommonWell Health Alliance, to talk about their work on CommonWell 2.0 and their journey to TEFCA. Plus, Buckle shares with us a bit about how they're approaching FHIR and what role that's going to play for CommonWell going forward. Learn more about CommonWell Health Alliance: https://www.commonwellalliance.org/ Health IT Community: https://www.healthcareittoday.com/

Learn more about how you can prepare for retirement by downloading the complimentary Retire Your Way Toolkit - https://bit.ly/3xK7HnC Register for our next Journey to Retirement Online Workshop to learn more about building a comprehensive retirement plan. - https://bit.ly/4aeNR1B According to ThinkAdvisor.com, retirees leave $650 billion on the table in tax savings each year because of missed tax planning opportunities. What can you do to make sure this doesn't happen to you? Retirement Planner Loren Merkle talks about strategies that help you pay less in taxes and have more to spend in retirement, including:- Why many advisors need to shift their focus when helping people plan for retirement- The common investment that could be costing you more than you realize- A strategy that could lower your tax bill in retirement Loren Merkle, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, RETIREMENT INCOME CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL FIDUCIARY® https://merkleretirementplanning.com/staff-members/loren-merkle/ Chapter 00:00 Financial planning for retirement at age 30-40. 05:37 Study shows significant tax savings in investments. 07:53 Early retirement may qualify for Affordable Care. 10:03 Annuities fees, evaluate before replacing mutual funds. -- This video does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation of any security or any other product or service by Merkle Retirement Planning LLC, Elite Retirement Planning LLC, MRP Insurance LLC, or any other third party regardless of whether such security, product or service is referenced in this episode. Furthermore, nothing in this episode is intended to provide tax, legal, or investment advice and nothing in this episode should be construed as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security or to engage in any investment strategy or transaction. Merkle Retirement Planning, LLC does not represent that the securities, products, or services discussed in this episode are suitable for any particular investor. You are solely responsible for determining whether any investment, investment strategy, security or related transaction is appropriate for you based on your personal investment objectives, financial circumstances and risk tolerance. You should consult your business advisor, attorney, or tax and accounting advisor regarding your specific business, legal or tax situation.

Get ready for another delightful episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging! Wendy is thrilled to welcome Laura Melcher from Ascencion Living PACE to the show for an enlightening discussion on Affordable Care Solutions.  Have you ever heard of PACE? It stands for Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, and Laura's here to shed some light on this nationwide program. Are you feeling worried your loved one needs more support? Or perhaps they crave socialization and assistance with daily tasks while staying at home? Fear not! PACE might be the answer you're looking for. Covered by Medicare and Medicaid, each state has its own version of PACE. While Wendy and Laura zoom into the PACE program in Michigan, don't forget to explore what's available in your state! They'll take you on a guided tour through a typical day at a PACE program, and trust us, you will be amazed by the array of services offered. So, if you've been searching for an affordable solution, tune in now!  Make sure to download the episode and share it with someone who needs this crucial information on Affordable Care Solutions! We did some renovation with season 2 of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging.  Check us out on our new platform: www.seniorresource.com.    Subscribe to our podcast on all your favorite podcast platforms so you don't miss an episode.  And there is more information on the Conversations on Aging Facebook page! Welcome to season 2! Do you have a question or need help?  Drop us an email at hello@nextsteps4seniors.com or call the Next Steps 4 Seniors office at 248.651.5010See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marshall Darr is the CEO of Stretch Dollar - making health insurance simpler and more affordable for small businesses. Sweat Equity Podcast® hosts' Law Smith and Eric Readinger discuss entrepreneurship challenges, opportunities in the healthcare industry, and how StretchDollar.com is disrupting the status quo through a new HRA funding model. The conversation also touches on comedy, sports rivalries, and personal anecdotes. For small business owners seeking affordable benefits options, this episode provides valuable insights on healthcare reform.   Health insurance for small businesses. (4:08) Entrepreneurship, startups, and branding challenges. (11:15) Stretch dollar health benefits for small businesses. (14:51)       Episode sponsored by ZUPYAK - The first search optimized AI writer. Zupyak.com  → promo code  → SWEAT by SQUARESPACE website builder → https://squarespacecircleus.pxf.io/sweatequity by CALL RAIL call tracking → https://bit.ly/sweatequitycallrail by LINKEDIN PREMIUM - 2 months free! → https://bit.ly/sweatequity-linkedin-premium by BLOOM.io → https://bloom.cello.so/aZBXRYS22rB by OTTER.ai → https://otter.ai/referrals/AVPIT85N ---   Sweat Equity

Residential care facilities in Vermont — struggling with staffing shortages and historically low Medicaid reimbursement rates — are closing at an alarming rate.

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On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Many people scrambled to help rescue the crew of the downed Coast Guard helicopter near Sitka. And Alaskans are encouraged to check out health insurance plans offered during the Affordable Care act's open enrollment period.

If you are a Medicare recipient, the Annual Enrollment Period is now, October 15th-December 7th. You are able to change your plan to be effective 1/1/2024. Make sure to call me at 9543302778 I will be happy to assist you with your plan change. If you are new to Medicare, new to the area or have any questions please give me a call. Open enrollment for the Affordable Care is November 1st. 2023 to January 15th. 2024. Call me if you have any questions 9543302778 I will be happy to answer any questions and get you an a plan that is right for you

Let's talk about Health Insurance, both Medicare and Affordable Care. There is a lot of questions to be answered. Maybe you are turning 65 and have some questions. please click on the link https://mailchi.mp/b058369602a4/c and leave your information or call 661-467-2407 Do you have questions about Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare which starts October 15th Though December 7th. Or the Annual Enrollment Period for the Affordable Care which starts November 1st- January 15th, 2024  Please Call 661-467-2407 I will be happy to answer your questions.

The American health insurance system, a complex and costly issue, is a topic that has been the subject of much debate and controversy. Many Americans struggle to afford health insurance, and the system is largely profit-driven, with pharmaceutical companies and insurance providers reaping billions in profits. However, there are alternatives and potential solutions to these challenges. David Contorno and Emma Fox, both experts in the field, argue that the system is flawed and in need of alternatives. They believe that insurance should not cover primary care or physical therapy, as these services could be paid for in cash at a much lower cost than insurance premiums. They criticize the current system for being profit-driven and advocate for building health plans that prioritize cost containment and incentivize high-quality providers. They also question the role of insurance carriers, suggesting that they serve no purpose, and that the intention of insurance should be to protect individuals from catastrophic loss. Join David Contorno and Emma Fox on this episode of The Healthcare Hangover podcast as they delve deeper into the challenges and alternatives in the American health insurance system.Timestamped Outline:(00:00:34) The High Costs of Health Insurance(00:05:03) The Impact of Charity Care Programs on Nonprofit Hospitals(00:09:14) The Impact of Healthcare Costs on Bankruptcy(00:12:22) Maryland's Successful Healthcare Cost Reduction Experiment(00:21:05) Inflated Bills and Decreased Quality of CareSocial Posts:

The podcast episode "The Dangers in Healthcare" explores the alarming trend of violence within the healthcare system, citing a specific incident in Portland where a security guard was shot and killed. The hosts discuss how hospital administrators often encourage staff to placate aggressive visitors and patients to avoid negative reviews, impacting federal reimbursement rates. They also delve into the connection between gun violence and the lack of affordable healthcare, suggesting that financial implications contribute to people's fear and defensiveness. Another episode discusses the frustration and anger that arise from denied healthcare claims and the lack of understanding in the current healthcare environment. The hosts shed light on the role of insurance carriers in denying claims and the financial incentives behind it. They also highlight issues with medical management in insurance plans and the prioritization of profits over patient care. Additionally, the podcast touches on the frustration individuals face with insurance coverage and healthcare expenses, and the increase in lawsuits related to these issues. Lastly, the hosts discuss the evolving landscape of healthcare referrals and the need for collaboration between different stakeholders.Episode Outline:(00:00:02) Violence in Healthcare(00:04:32) The Impact of Denied Claims(00:08:50) Issues with Medical Management in Insurance Plans(00:13:08) Insurance Coverage and Healthcare Expenses(00:17:18) Change in Healthcare ReferralsQuotes:(00:03:43) There's a lot of gun violence in the US. It doesn't really matter what side of the fence you sit on. I don't think you could possibly deny that we have heightened gun violence in the US. And you and I have talked through how much of that is related to the lack of affordable and accessible health care.(00:07:18) I think it was done by the insurance industry for the purpose of making it difficult for people to access high value care that is relatively inexpensive, therefore making it more likely that you're going to need low value care that's very expensive.(00:12:00) Every stakeholder in this country has fallen in love with their captor, which is the insurance company.(00:15:23) I do think that there are more people that are waking up to hold on a second, this is the big bad monster under the bed. I still don't think it's enough, though.(00:17:57) But it really is great to really build a health plan with a doctor involved at every step along the way.Social Post:

Dr. Kyle Murray, the founder of Natural Smiles, joins us to discuss the state of dental healthcare in Jamaica. Dr. Murray, an established dentist who has been practising in Negril since 2019, shares his unique perspective on the industry as well as his commitment to providing quality, affordable care. He emphasises his holistic approach to dental care, which includes emotional and medical wellness, when discussing the challenges of dental health outreach and education in rural areas. Listen in as he and Winthrope have an informative conversation about the systemic health issues plaguing Jamaica and the future of dental healthcare. This episode on YouTube  https://youtu.be/kL7OFZ_qbpY Connect With Me YouTube https://www.youtube.com/Throp/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/throp/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/throplife Twitter https://twitter.com/throplife​ Join the Throp-X mailing list! https://www.thropx.com

“As veterinarians, we have to educate people.” This episode is sponsored in part by The Urban Cat League, Doobert.com, and Maddie's Fund. On this episode, Stacy chats with Dr. G, owner of the Rascal Unit, which consists of two mobile veterinary hospitals that provide high-volume pet sterilization and routine veterinary care throughout Ohio. In her discussion with Stacy, Dr. G describes the array of services that the Rascal Unit provides. She also details encounters with cat hoarding situations and describes these different types of hoarders, which include overwhelmed caregivers and rescue hoarders. Dr. G explains how she approaches these hoarding situations and how she prepares her team as well. Dr. G also describes her work in the field of veterinary forensics, which is the application of veterinary medicine and forensic sciences to legal settings. She also talks about her podcast, the Animal Welfare Junction, where she discusses animal welfare topics and forensic cases. You can visit Dr. G's website to learn more about her veterinary forensics work.

Existentialism is a philosophy that emphasizes the existence of the individual person as a free and responsible agent who determines their own development through acts of will. So, what is existential therapy and how can this philosophy be used to better our own lives through counseling?  Join us as today's guest, Dr. Christopher S. Taylor, tells us more about this therapeutic practice and what basis it has in science. It's a practice that seems new, but has actually been around for a very long time. To learn more -- or read the transcript -- please visit the official episode page. Our guest. Christopher S. Taylor, Ph.D. LPC-S, author of My Digital Practice and host of the For Self-Examination podcast, is an adjunct professor of counseling ethics at Dallas Theological Seminary and Amberton University. Dr. Taylor utilizes existential psychotherapy to provide treatment for individuals struggling with loss of identity. In 2015, he was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to serve on the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors as a professional member, and was reappointed to continue serving on the board in 2021. In 2018, he was unanimously voted as vice-chair of the board. Dr. Taylor founded Taylor Counseling Group in 2015 with a mission to provide affordable, accessible, and reliable mental health services. Taylor Counseling Group was founded on five core values: Affordable Care, Transformational Change, Collaborative Growth, Community Support and Human Capital. With 9 locations in Dallas, Galleria Dallas, Coppell, Southlake, Fort Worth, Waxahachie, Houston Memorial Park, The Woodlands, and San Antonio, the affordable counseling provider has plans for rapid growth throughout Texas.  Working with various state and private organizations such as Child Protective Services since 2008, Dr. Taylor has experienced the lack of community support for broken homes in both urban and rural communities. In an endeavor to alleviate this issue, Dr. Taylor served as the court coordinator and program developer for Legacy Family Court in Dallas County from 2013 to 2016. In 2015, Legacy Family Court was recognized as “An Agent of Change” by the Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse and was awarded an official resolution by Dallas County. In 2016, the Agricultural Commissioner appointed Dr. Taylor to serve on the Rural Health Task Force to assist in developing solutions for the expansion of mental health programs in rural Texas communities.  Dr. Taylor completed his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with a concentration in existentialism at Texas A&M University. He continues to research and write on the subject of identity and existential development. Our host, Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Meet Elizabeth Fowler:Dr. Elizabeth Fowler is Deputy Administrator and Director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation at CMS. Dr. Fowler previously served as Executive Vice President of programs at The Commonwealth Fund and Vice President for Global Health Policy at Johnson & Johnson. Before that, she was special assistant to President Obama on health care and economic policy at the National Economic Council. From 2008 to 2010, she was Chief Health Counsel to Senate Finance Committee Chair, Senator Max Baucus (D-MT), where she played a critical role developing the Senate version of the Affordable Care Act. She also played a key role drafting the 2003 Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act (MMA). Dr. Fowler has over 25 years of experience in health policy and health services research. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania, a Ph.D. from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and a law degree (J.D.) from the University of Minnesota. She is admitted to the bar in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Dr. Fowler is a Fellow of the inaugural class of the Aspen Health Innovators Fellowship and was elected to the National Academy of Medicine in 2022. Key Insights:Dr. Fowler is committed to the goal of reducing healthcare spending on a net basis into the future.Efficiency. Part of the ACA passed in 2010, the CMS Innovation Center aims to reduce barriers to care delivery, making healthcare more affordable and efficient. Long Term Plans. Dr. Fowler suggests that changing our healthcare system for the better is a project of immense scope. Prepare to measure progress on a scale of decades. Realism and Risk. Value-based care remains the goal, but Dr. Fowler understands that many organizations still face challenges that prevent them from adopting value models.This episode was made possible by our partnership with Edwards Lifesciences.Relevant Links:Follow Dr. Fowler on TwitterLearn about the CMS Innovation Center

In this episode of the Healthy Project podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Jazzmine Brooks, a doula and midwife advocating for better care for black mothers. Jazzmine shares her thoughts on the practice barriers that prevent proper care for black mothers, including the delegitimizing of their knowledge, and the lack of affordable access to midwifery practices. She also shares her work supporting direct-entry midwifery programs to give community members access to the care they need. Throughout the conversation, Jazzmine highlights the importance of diversity in the field to drive change and improve health outcomes for black mothers. Connect with Jazzmine:Email: connect@ruralblackdoula.coLinkedinInstagramFacebookTwitterYouTubeConnect with me:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterWebsiteLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: AppleSupport the show

How a physician's quest to ensure patient access to PrEP—a key medication in preventing HIV infection in high-risk patients—has gained national traction with help from the AMA Integrated Physician Practice Section (IPPS). Stephen Parodi, MD, executive vice president of external affairs, communications and brand at The Permanente Federation, and associate executive director for The Permanente Medical Group in Oakland, Calif., discusses how the AMA House of Delegates (AMA-HOD) and AMA-IPPS supported action regarding insurance coverage for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis medication, or PrEP, under the Affordable Care Act (#ACA). American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. For more on the AMA's amicus brief filing and involvement in Braidwood Management v. Becerra case, visit: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/patient-support-advocacy/leave-aca-s-zero-cost-preventive-care-intact-ama-tells

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In this episode we talk about population behavioral health with Dr. Nishi Rawat, founder of OpenBeds, a behavioral health treatment availability platform, who now serves as chief clinical officer at Bamboo Health. Dr. Rawat, welcome to the Move to Value podcast. Can you give us an overview about the current state of behavioral health in rural communities?Sure I, you know, I think that it's important, first off, to know that the rural United States consists of 97% of the land area and is home to about 20% of the population with 50% of the population living in the South. When it comes to mental health conditions in rural versus urban areas, the prevalence of mental health conditions is the same overall. But the nature of the conditions, as well as the driving factors, are very different in rural areas. We see higher rates of suicide and depression with the rate of suicides unfortunately increasing overtime and the unique driving factors include economic ones like intergenerational poverty and higher rates of unemployment. Social ones like isolation, loneliness, and more stigma associated with such conditions. And finally environmental factors like climate change and natural disasters, which aren't exactly top of mind for those of us that that live in urban areasWhen it comes to barriers to optimal behavioral health, can you tell me what differences exist between rural and urban communities?Again the prevalence of mental health and substance use disorder conditions is relatively similar, but again, the nature and the driving factors are different in terms of access to care, especially access to Affordable Care, that remains - it's a significant issue in both urban and rural areas. But it's particularly problematic, if that's even possible, in rural areas. 75% of US counties are known as mental health practice shortage areas. That means that they don't have enough psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, school counselors, and that shortage is correlated to two main factors. Number one, rurality, and number two, per capita income so that the lower the per capita income the higher the likelihood of having a shortage of mental health practitioners. Now with respect to differences in affordability we know that affordability is the single most important factor correlated to using care. Increased cost sharing is associated with not seeking out the necessary behavioral health treatment that you need. And in the higher cost of services can result in a lower likelihood of going out and accessing behavioral health services. So rural residents are actually they're more likely to be uninsured and underinsured as you know. They're also more likely to receive Medicaid than urban residents. Now Medicaid is a good thing because that's actually correlated with easier time accessing behavioral health care but the problem is that 2/3 of the rural uninsured population live in states that did not expand Medicaid. And then finally those who are covered by private insurance or among those who are covered by private insurance, rural residents are far more likely than urban residents to have a high deductible health plan. So a couple of whammies there for rural residents generally when it comes to affordable access to care or access to Affordable Care rather.Do you see any perceived stigma of having a behavioral health issue factoring into patients not utilizing resources that are available to them? Are these folks afraid of being seen as broken?Yeah, absolutely that's one of the again important drivers or differences between urban and rural populations is again the stigma associated with mental health and substance use disorder conditions generally just

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Economist Matt Salois, Ph.D. joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss the driving economic forces in the veterinary profession today. They discuss the impact of corporatization across the profession, how private equity is changing the way practices operate, and how buying practices at ridiculously high prices is supposed to pay off in profits. They also discuss rising wages in the profession (which are good!) and rising costs to pet owners (which are bad!). Will the price of veterinary services really DOUBLE in 7-10 years? What can we do to prevent that? Let's get into this episode! LINKS: Good News: There's a Labor Shortage: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/04/opinion/labor-shortage-biden-covid.html The Pinched Hose Economy: https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2022/08/weve-never-had-an-economy-like-this/671105/ Inside Economics Podcast: https://www.moodys.com/web/en/us/about/insights/podcasts/moodys-talks-inside-economics.html Matt Salois on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msalois/ Dr. Andy Roark Exam Room Communication Tool Box Course: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ What's on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Matthew Salois, PhD is currently the President of the Veterinary Study Groups, Inc. (VSG), where he is responsible for enhancing the economic and cultural success of more than 1,800 veterinary member practices. Most recently, Matt was the chief economist and head of the veterinary economics division at the AVMA between 2018 and 2022, where he applied his skills in economics, business, and communication to support the daily lives of veterinarians. From 2014 to 2018, he served as director of global scientific affairs and policy at Elanco Animal Health, supervising a team of scientists in veterinary medicine, human medicine, animal welfare, economics and sustainability. His group devised and executed scientific engagement strategy, and built collaborative partnerships with universities, non-profit associations and scientific societies. Matt is also an adjunct professor of applied economics at the University of Florida, where he previously taught and advised graduate and undergraduate students. He earned his Ph.D. in Applied Economics from the University of Florida and holds an M.A. in Economics and a B.S. in Health Services Administration from the University of Central Florida.

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Dr. Rory Lubold joins us to talk about bringing affordable veterinary care to pets everywhere. If you want to dive into what Affordable Pet Labs is doing to improve the lives of pets, how quality of veterinary medicine is improving, and how 43 different cities are already bringing well-priced care to your doorstep, listen to Dr. Rory Lubold's discussion about getting your pets to live healthier and longer lives.

Barbara Vinograde and Dr. Cecilia Norris from the Iowa City Free Medical and Dental Clinic join Eric and Anya for a great conversation about the clinic and its role in supporting the community and public health. You can read more about the Iowa City Free Medical and Dental Clinic at https://freemedicalclinic.org/ A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-non-profit-health-clinics-and-access-to-care/ Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu

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How do you provide healthcare to someone who can't afford it, is unable to travel, or lacks any trust in health practitioners? From mental health to discrimination, COVID-19 exposed the flaws and disparities that exist in healthcare, leaving many to look for solutions to these problems. In today's episode, Dr. Alexander Salerno, Physician at Salerno Medical Associates LLP, gives a glimpse into his early career in medicine and the selfless ways he and his team are improving the health of urban communities through population health outreach programs and affordable healthcare. Join us as we discuss: Community focused health programs Providing care in HUD housing. The disparities in healthcare  To hear this interview and more like it, follow Heroes of Healthcare on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Heroes of Healthcare in your favorite podcast player.

Karie Reinertson is the Program Manager of the Open Path Healing Arts Collective. The Healing Arts Collective is a nonprofit nationwide network of holistic health-focused professionals dedicated to providing healing arts care at a steeply reduced rate to people in need. The Collective includes Massage Therapists, Coaches, Nutritionists, and other healers.Karie joins Dr. Hoye and explains her own healing journey that allowed her to experience various, alternative therapeutic modalities. They explore the process of Open Path starting the Healing Arts Collective, and the opportunities for people to obtain affordable services through their new practice collective. Open Path Healing Arts Collective Website:https://healingarts.org/open-path-practitioners/The Psychology Talk Podcast is a unique conversation about psychology around the globe. Your host Dr. Scott Hoye discusses psychology with mental health practitioners and experts to keep you informed about issues and trends in the industry. https://psych-talk.comhttps://www.instagram.com/psychtalkpodcast/

Riz Hatton shares the latest news on the Dental + DSO industry.

Riz Hatton shares the news from the Dental + DSO industry.

Riz Hatton shares the latest news on the Dental industry.

What does health equity mean to you? For Dr. Steve Neeleman, Founder of HealthEquity, it's a way to bring healthcare to all those who need it, not just those who can afford it. Inspired by his own family's health concerns and insurance quibbles, Steve created a company that bridges the gap left by insurance. While insurance can cover the bigger medical expenses, HealthEquity helps with the smaller issues that insurance doesn't always cover. By helping people save for future health issues, HealthEquity helps people avoid tricky financial situations. Steve joins this episode of A Healthier Future to give us a window into his background, his family life, and what led him to start HealthEquity. We hear his thoughts on doing good as an entrepreneur and how he's helping Intermountain Healthcare with its Primary Promise fundraising efforts. Listen to learn: How Steve's upbringing inspired him to become a doctor What led him to start HealthEquity Why diversity is so important How social-economic status affects people's ability to get the right healthcare What our Primary Promise program aims to do to help children in need Why entrepreneurism is a chance to do good Key Links HealthEquity: https://healthequity.com/ (https://healthequity.com/) Primary Promise: https://intermountainhealthcare.org/primary-childrens/about/primary-promise/ (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/primary-childrens/about/primary-promise/) Intermountain Healthcare: https://intermountainhealthcare.org/ (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/)

Today on Boston Public Radio: We begin the show by asking listeners their experiences with student loans, after the Biden Administration announced plans to extend the pause on federal repayments through August. Jon Gruber reflects on his experiences working on the Affordable Care act 12 years ago, and what he thinks should be done to improve health coverage in the U.S. Gruber was instrumental in creating both the Massachusetts healthcare reform and the Affordable Care Act, and his latest book is “Jump-Starting America: How Breakthrough Science Can Revive Economic Growth And The American Dream.” Andrea Cabral responds to the news of no criminal charges for the police officers who killed Amir Locke, and a Chicopee school superintendent arrested on charges of lying about alleged threats sent via anonymous text messages. Cabral is the former Suffolk County sheriff and Massachusetts secretary of public safety, and former CEO of the cannabis company Ascend. Chuck Todd updates listeners on the latest political headlines, including his opinion on student loan forgiveness and Senate votes for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Todd is the moderator of “Meet The Press” on NBC, host of “Meet The Press Daily” on MSNBC and the political director for NBC News. Governor Charlie Baker and Juliette Kayyem discuss Kayyem's latest book, “The Devil Never Sleeps: Learning to Live in an Age of Disasters,” and how to best prepare for disasters. Baker is Governor of Massachusetts. Kayyem was formerly an assistant secretary for homeland security under President Barack Obama, now the faculty chair of the homeland security program at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. Then, Baker answers questions from listeners, including on the state of COVID vaccinations, how Massachusetts is supporting Ukraine and other refugees and the fate of sports betting legislation.

Contrary to the predictions of political consultants and commentators, both of America's two major parties have continued to be politically relevant since the GOP broke a decades-long congressional losing streak in the 1994 midterm elections. The American government has been closely divided, with each party taking trifecta control of the government only a very few number of times. But even when they did have the trifecta-- that is control of the presidency Senate and the House of Representatives-- neither party passed much significant domestic policy legislation, aside from some tax cuts by Republicans and the Affordable Care by Democrats. Fast-forward to the current moment, President Joe Biden has seen his approval rating among fellow Democrats fall recently, as some of his own voters have become dissatisfied. Biden's more left-wing critics have faulted him recently for not delivering on promises, and they've cited polls showing that the public supports their ideas like free college education or universal health care coverage, but they haven't been able to enact these policy ideas. Meanwhile, on the other side of the partisan divide, the Republican party has many of its own internal divisions. And they're not just about Donald Trump, either. Polls have consistently shown that GOP voters don't really like any other Republican politicians besides Donald Trump, But other than wanting to live in the White House again, Trump himself seems to have no actual policies. In 2020, he refused to even create an official party platform for the Republican party. And more recently, the Republican Senate leader, Mitch McConnell, refused to say what sorts of policies that he would pursue if the GOP controlled the Senate. It's a confusing situation. Republicans won't talk about policy and Democrats can't enact it. So what's going on here? In this episode, we're joined by Daniel Cox, director of the Survey Center on American Life, which is a non-partisan project of the American Enterprise Institute that focuses on original research and polling about cultural, political, and technological change in American society. Before that he co-founded the Public Religion Research Institute. FULL TRANSCRIPT AND VIDEO: https://flux.community/matthew-sheffield/2022/04/party-elites-public-opinion GUEST INFO Daniel Cox on Twitter: twitter.com/dcoxpolls Survey Center on American Life: https://www.americansurveycenter.org/ ABOUT THE SHOW Theory of Change is hosted by Matthew Sheffield and is part of the Flux network, a new content community of podcasters and writers. Please visit us at https://flux.community to learn more and to tell us about what you're doing. We're constantly growing and learning from the great people we meet. Theory of Change website: https://theoryofchange.show Theory of Change on Twitter: twitter.com/TheoryChange Matthew Sheffield on Twitter: twitter.com/mattsheffield SUPPORT THE SHOW PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/theorychange Patreon: www.patreon.com/discoverflux If you're not able to support financially, please help us by subscribing and/or leaving a nice review on your favorite podcast app. Doing this helps other people find Theory of Change and our great guests. Thanks for your help!

Psychiatrist Alana Mendelsohn, MD, PhD, Catherine Hancock, and Katya Gruzgliina share the mission of Creatives Care, which aims to partner artists with affordable mental health care providers and help individuals assess what kind of therapy might be right for their specific needs. Our conversation covers why therapy is particularly beneficial for artists, how to understand when you might need help, and how to handle obstacles that keep us from seeking support. Catherine and Katya share their own personal experiences with vocal injury and its relationship to their work de-stigmatizing mental and physical illness within the arts. Lastly, we discuss questions collected from our podcast listeners, which range from how to handle career disappointment, leaving the arts, to how to process the unfolding crisis in the Ukraine. This episode is supported by New Music USA and featured on NewMusicBox www.creativescare.org Questions or comments may be shared on Julia Adolphe's YouTube Channel

Matt Cave from Cricket Wireless joins us to talk about the Affordable Care Package with big savings for eligible customers, here in the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.

This week's episode is with Jennifer Haberkorn from the L.A. Times and such a fun conversation.  Jennifer covered the Affordable Care Act when it was in its infancy and now covers Congress for the folks of Los Angeles, California.  Her perspective on the parallels is terrific and her ability to disconnect from the busy life of reporting is also super appreciated and advised!Listen In!

Join Health Affairs Insider.A patient and student with severe asthma chases adequate insurance coverage until the Affordable Care Act provides something more. Read by author Rachel Stern, originally published in March 2020.

Is Naturopathic medicine a luxury service available only to those who have the means or coverage? That's certainly not what most NDs signed up for. And it isnt what patients of ours are looking for either. But with the realities of business; high rents and big debts, how does a working ND strike the balance?Today we talk to Chris about the hard and soft-hearted details of how he's been running an affordable care practice over the last ten years. 

Today is an opinion day!  I give the basics of insurance, how it applies to health insurance, and my views on the Affordable Care Act.  I also break out the old crystal ball and give my predictions of what is in store for all of us.  If I challenge your views…I want to hear about […] The post Episode 008 – My Opinion on The Future of Health Insurance first appeared on The NP Dude.

Some major things happened on tonight's podcast.  Our guest was none other than Jim Perry, the COO and VP of Affordable Dentures and Implants— plus a colleague of Justin's.  He shared plenty of his insight and business acumen— how it relates to dentistry and how dental schools just do not prepare their future doctors properly.  A bit of a bombshell was dropped when his departure from ADI was brought up.  Looks like he's going to dental school! From Affordable Dentures and Implants: Since joining Affordable Care in 2001 as director of professional development, James Perry was promoted to vice president of dental placement and, subsequently, to vice president of practice operations before being named chief operating officer. Mr. Perry was responsible for conceptualizing and forming the COO Study Club among a group of his colleagues in the Association of Dental Support Organizations. Prior to Affordable Care, he worked in the executive search industry for a subsidiary of publicly traded company. Mr. Perry holds a bachelor's degree from North Carolina State University and an M.B.A from Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina. He is married with three daughters. The other big reveal?  After 28 episodes, Gabe Olson now officially has a cartoon of himself for our podcast website and promotional material.  Welcome to the family, Gabe. Now, if only we could get "The Worm" to appear on OUR podcast sometime... Until next time, Cheers!