Podcast appearances and mentions of cathy candisky

Freeing wrongfully convicted prisoners, uncovering government officials' wrongdoing and exposing the misspending of taxpayer money is part of the DNA of the Dispatch team that formerly covered state government and politics. Join retired Dispatch public affairs reporters Lee Leonard, Randy Ludlow and Cathy Candisky for a wide-ranging, free-flowing discussion with Senior Editor Darrel Rowland as part of the Dispatch@150 celebration.

Columbus Dispatch public affairs editor Darrel Rowland and politics reporter Cathy Candisky explain the latest findings in the ongoing Side Effects series. During this episode we talk about why you are paying so much for your prescription drugs, explain what “AWP” means, and talk what are three things currently wrong with the average wholesale pricing model.

Dispatch public affairs staff Darrel Rowland, Randy Ludlow, Cathy Candisky, and Marty Schladen reflect on reporter Jim Siegel’s life. July 12th, 2019 is exactly one month to the day since Dispatch legislative reporter Jim Siegel passed away. During this podcast we share memories about our time working with Jim, talk about the love and devotion that Jim had for his wife and family, and recognize the talented journalist he was.

Dispatch reporters Marty Schladen and Cathy Candisky discuss the latest findings in the Columbus Dispatch’s Side Effects series. During this we discuss how the efforts in Ohio to reform pharmacy benefit managers have helped this issue to gain national attention. We also talk about a new bill signed by the Arkansas governor which bans spread pricing, other reform laws around the country, and how pharmacy benefit managers are profiting off spread pricing in Michigan.

Dispatch reporters Cathy Candisky and Lucas Sullivan talk about the newest installment in the on-going Side Effects series. During this we talk about what pharmacy benefit managers are doing in Ohio that increases drug prices here, across the country. We further discuss the current rebate process, what this entails, and ask the question of if these rebates are actually kickbacks. Finally, we talk about how these rebates relate to Ohio and how this can raise the price of your drug costs.

Dispatch public affairs editor Darrel Rowland and reporter Cathy Candisky talk with Democrat Kathleen Clyde on why she believes she is the correct candidate for secretary of state. We further discuss some of her proposals regarding voter registration, cyber security, and what’s the biggest difference between her and the opponent Frank LaRose.

Dispatch public affairs editor Darrel Rowland and reporter Cathy Candisky talk with Republican Frank LaRose on why he believes he is the best fit for secretary of state. We further discuss Ohio’s voter purge system and talk about his proposal on voter registration. Finally, we hear his thoughts on how to get more people voting, and what types of machines they should be voting on.

Columbus Dispatch reporters Cathy Candisky, Lucas Sullivan, and Marty Schladen discuss the breaking news regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers and Medicaid. We further talk about how the Ohio Department of Medicaid is ordering the termination of contracts with pharmacy middleman that use "spread pricing," putting an end to a practice that has cost taxpayers hundreds of millions.  Finally, we talk about how Medicaid officials directed the state's five managed care plans to move to a more transparent pass-through pricing model effective Jan. 1.

Columbus Dispatch reporters Lucas Sullivan and Cathy Candisky recap what the definition of spread pricing is and how it plays a role in Pharmacy Benefit Mangers. Next we discuss how rebates demanded by pharmacy middleman from drug manufacturers are driving up the cost Americans pay for prescription drugs by billions of dollars. Finally, we provide some of the numbers regarding rebates that we found out during our investigative reporting.

Columbus Dispatch political reports Jim Siegel and Cathy Candisky talk about how the Ohio Supreme Court recently ruled against ECOT earlier this week. We further discuss what came from 4-2 ruling against ECOT, and mention some issues that are still lingering. Finally, we talk about where former ECOT students have gone since the school’s closing in January. Ohio Supreme Court backs state action, rules 4-2 against ECOT

Dispatch political reporters Marty Schladen and Cathy Candisky discuss local pharmacists and the impact that pharmacy benefit managers have had on them. We further talk about Clinton County resident Robert Kratzer's pharmacy business and the struggles that he has faced over the past couple of years. 

Dispatch political reporters Cathy Candisky and Marty Schladen discuss what pharmacy-benefit managers are and how we learned about this topic. Next we talk about what the price reimbursement rates are for pharmacies and how this plays a role with CVS Caremark. Finally we mention how Medicaid is involved with this issue and what Ohio lawmakers are attempting to do about it.

Dispatch political reporters Jim Siegel and Cathy Candisky recap the recent news of ECOT closing and talk about where students have gone since the closure. Next we discuss what politicians are saying about the schools closure and who has financially supported ECOT in the past. Finally we mention how ECOT has wasted tax payers dollars, and talk about what can be done to recover the funding that the school is expected to pay back.  

Dispatch political reporters Jim Siegel and Cathy Candisky discuss how ECOT is losing its sponsor and the possibility of the schools closure as early as next week. The Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West has informed the school that it will terminate its sponsorship contract and suspend ECOT’s operation. Finally, we talk about what will happen to ECOT’s students and the number of them who were planning to graduation this year. 

Dispatch reporters Jim Siegel and Cathy Candisky discuss how ECOT’s funding will be reduced by an additional 12 percent, how to count enrollment at online schools, and how ECOT got started by founder Bill Lager.

Dispatch reporters Jim Siegel and Cathy Candisky talk about the 6-1 Supreme Court ruling regarding ECOT’s two requests to block the state from collecting $60.4 million in overpayments. Also discussed is where the money would go once it’s repaid, and what the future of ECOT could potentially look like.

Dispatch political reporters Jim Siegel, Cathy Candisky talk about Ohio school testing standards, graduation requirements, and the upcoming proposed state budget.

Dispatch political reporters Alan Johnson and Cathy Candisky explain changes Gov. Kasich is enacting in the state health department and in helping the poor.

Panelists: Laura Bischoff, Dayton Daily News; Cathy Candisky, The Columbus Dispatch; Greg Haas, Democratic Strategist, Mark Weaver, Republican Strategist. Topics: Governor Strickland appoints Eric Brown as Ohio Supreme Court Justice; Jennifer Brunner and Lee Fisher, Ohio Tea Parties, passenger rail to move forward.

Panelists: Laura Bischoff, Dayton Daily News; Cathy Candisky, The Columbus Dispatch; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio; and Michael Miller, Former Franklin County Prosecutor. Topics: Let Ohio Vote secrecy; Smoking Ban enforcement; Gun regulations; ODOT head pushes passenger rail; Controversial firings at the Bureau of Workers Compensation.