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Dr. Arreaza: Hello, everyone, my name is Dr. Hector Arreaza, I am a family physician and an associate program director in the Clinica Sierra Vista – Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program.  Today we're discussing one of the most powerful predictors of health that many people rarely think about: geography. Where someone lives can influence everything from access to physicians and emergency care to chronic disease outcomes and life expectancy. Joining us today is Peyton, who will be taking a deeper look into the matter. Peyton, thank you for being here — can you start by introducing yourself, please? Peyton: Hello, thank you for having me. My name is Peyton, I am a 4th year medical student with Western Atlantic University, and I am from a very small town in South Dakota.  Dr. Arreaza: Peyton, you are on your last few days in your FM rotation, when are you graduation?  Peyton, you prepared this topic and it is great. When people hear the phrase “your ZIP code can determine your health,” what does that actually mean? Peyton: It basically means that where someone lives can significantly influence their health outcomes and even life expectancy. A person's ZIP code can affect access to physicians, hospitals, transportation, emergency services, and preventative care. Arreaza: Talking about prevention. The American Heart Association agrees with you because Zip code is not part of the cardiovascular risk calculator called PREVENT. I invite everyone to take a look at this new calculator. I think a lot of people assume healthcare is equal as long as hospitals or clinics exist nearby, right? Peyton: Yes, patients may still struggle with overcrowded healthcare systems, which can lead to long wait times. In fact, a national physician appointment survey found that average wait times for new patient primary care appointments in major cities can exceed three weeks, with some cities reporting significantly longer delays depending on specialty access and provider availability. Dr. Arreaza: And when patients experience those kinds of delays, they may frequently switch between providers, which becomes much harder to establish consistent long-term care. Peyton: One of the biggest issues many patients face is continuity of care — having consistent follow-up with the same provider over time. Dr. Arreaza: And that continuity really matters in medicine, especially family medicine, it is one of our keywords: continuity of care. Peyton: Exactly. Preventative care and chronic disease management work best when patients have long-term relationships with healthcare providers. But in many underserved communities, patients may wait months for appointments, frequently change providers, or rely on emergency rooms instead of primary care clinics. Dr. Arreaza: And urgent care too. When care becomes fragmented, conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and chronic illnesses can become much harder to manage. Peyton: Exactly. Delayed screenings, missed follow-up appointments, and lack of preventative care often lead to patients presenting later with more advanced disease that could have been treated earlier. Dr. Arreaza: And urban communities may face some of the same challenges, but rural communities are at a different level of barriers to health care. Peyton: Absolutely. Rural communities often experience significant physician shortages. According to the Health Resources and Services Administration, over 100 million Americans live in primary care shortage areas, and nearly 65% of those shortage areas are located in rural regions. Peyton: I think one of the biggest solutions starts with strengthening primary care and investing more heavily in underserved communities, especially rural areas. Dr. Arreaza: And that includes increasing the number of physicians going into family medicine and primary care specialties.  Peyton: Here is an interesting fact: According to the Graham Center, Northeastern states receive high graduate medical education (GME) funding but produce relatively fewer primary care physicians. Northwestern states receive low GME funding but perform relatively better, producing slightly above the U.S. average (70.8 vs 69.8 primary care physicians per 100,000 people). However, even this remains far below Canada's average of 119 primary care physicians per 100,000 people.  Right now, the United States is facing a growing physician shortage. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the country could face a shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036, with primary care being one of the most affected areas. Arreaza: Another group that may help address the physician shortage is International Medical Graduates. We'll cover this in more detail in a future episode, but it's worth mentioning briefly here. We have highly trained physicians, including neurosurgeons, driving Uber. There is nothing wrong with that work, but their medical skills could be used to help more people. I'll leave our listeners with that thought: IMGs can help. So, Peyton, are you interested in rural medicine? Peyton: I am very interested in Rural medicine, in fact my next few rotations will be back in South Dakota on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Actually, the Pine Ridge Reservation is the poorest Indian Reservation in the country.  Peyton: The measure of any healthcare system is not how well it serves those closest to its centers of power, but how far its reach extends to those who need it most. If we are serious about health equity, the road forward must run through every small town, every county clinic, and every community that has been told to wait its turn. Their turn is now. References Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). The Complexities of Physician Supply and Demand: Projections From 2021 to 2036. https://www.aamc.org/workforce American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Rural Practice and Physician Recruitment.https://www.aafp.org Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Rural Americans at Higher Risk of Death from Five Leading Causes.https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2017/p0112-rural-death-risk.html Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research. Rural Hospital Closures.https://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/programs-projects/rural-health/rural-hospital-closures/ Chetty R, Stepner M, Abraham S, et al. The Association Between Income and Life Expectancy in the United States, 2001–2014. JAMA. 2016;315(16):1750–1766. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2513561 Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).https://data.hrsa.gov/topics/health-workforce/shortage-areas Rural Health Information Hub. Healthcare Access in Rural Communities.https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/healthcare-access Rural Health Information Hub. Transportation to Support Rural Healthcare.https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/transportation Rural Health Information Hub. Rural Residency Planning and Development. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/rural-residency-programs Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Health and Access to Care in Rural America.https://www.cdc.gov/ruralhealth/index.html Measure of America. A Portrait of Los Angeles County 2026. Social Science Research Council.https://ssrc-static.s3.amazonaws.com/moa/APortraitofLosAngelesCounty2026.pdf Merritt Hawkins. Survey of Physician Appointment Wait Times and Medicare and Medicaid Acceptance Rates.https://www.merritthawkins.com/news-and-insights/thought-leadership/survey/survey-of-physician-appointment-wait-times/ Fenster, T. L., MD, Park, J., PhD, Huffstetler, A. N., MD, & Topmiller, M., PhD (2026). Graduate Medical Education Funding Does Not Flow to Primary Care Physician Production. American family physician, 113(4), 321–322. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42101593/ Theme song, Works All The Time by Dominik Schwarzer, YouTube ID: CUBDNERZU8HXUHBS, purchased from https://www.premiumbeat.com/. Even without trying, every night you go to bed a little wiser. Thanks for listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast. 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On this episode of Delivering Health, we sit down with Zora Benhamou, a gerontologist and host of the Hack My Age: Menopause Upgrade podcast, to discuss how women can navigate midlife with strength, energy, and confidence. She breaks down the science of menopause, aging, hormones, muscle, and bone health into practical strategies that women can apply in everyday life. This conversation delivers actionable insights for anyone looking to optimize long-term health and take greater control of the aging process.   Key Takeaways To Tune In For:(03:19) – Preventing Breast Cancer and Aging Diseases (07:23) – Osteoporosis Blind Spots and Prevention (13:03) – Global Osteoporosis Awareness and Care (19:41) – The Power of Community and Support (24:12) – Navigating Menopause and Intimacy for Couples (33:56) – Testosterone's Role in Women's Health   Resources talked about in this episode: Websites: https://hackmyage.com Social media handles:  IG FB TikTok YouTube  

In this episode, Dr. Rob Assibey and Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea speak with Dr. Kevin Grumbach and Dr. Anthony "Fatch" Chong, co-chairs of CAFP's Primary Care for All Task Force on the origins of the task force, unified financing model for primary care, and how CAFP is driving this work.  **CAFP is hosting a Town Hall for Primary Care for All for CAFP members on June 17th. If you are interested in attending, let us know at cafp@familydocs.org.** Guests: Kevin Grumbach, MD is Professor of Family and Community Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. He served as Chair of the UCSF Department of Family and Community Medicine from 2003 to 2022. He is a Founding Director of the UCSF Center for Excellence in Primary Care and former Director of the Community Engagement Program for the UCSF Clinical and Translational Science Institute. He served as Vice President for Population Health for the UCSF Health system from 2015-2018. His research and scholarship on the primary care workforce, innovations in the delivery of primary care, racial and ethnic diversity in the health professions, and community health improvement have widely influenced policy and practice. With Tom Bodenheimer, he co-authored the best-selling textbook on health policy, Understanding Health Policy - A Clinical Approach, now in its 9th edition, and the book, Improving Primary Care – Strategies and Tools for a Better Practice, published by McGraw Hill. He received a Generalist Physician Faculty Scholar award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Health Resources and Services Administration Award for Health Workforce Research on Diversity, the Richard E. Cone Award for Excellence and Leadership in Cultivating Community Partnerships in Higher Education, and the UCSF Chancellor's Public Service Award, and is a member of the National Academy of Medicine. Dr. Grumbach has been an advisor to Congressional Committees and government agencies on primary care and health reform and a member of the National Advisory Council for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. He currently serves on the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Standing Committee on Primary Care and the California Health Workforce Education and Training Council. He practices family medicine at San Francisco General Hospital. Anthony Chong, MD, FAAFP Immediate Past President, California Academy of Family Physicians Chief Medical Officer, Scripps Coastal Medical Center Dr. Anthony Chong is a board-certified family medicine physician and a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He is the Chief Medical Officer for Scripps Coastal Medical Center (SCMC), a large primary care medical group in San Diego, CA. Dr. Chong is passionate about advancing quality patient care, improving patient care delivery, and fostering physician engagement and well-being. Before becoming President of the California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP), Dr. Chong served on the CAFP Foundation Board, including two terms as President, and represented the San Diego-Imperial Valley District on the CAFP Board of Directors. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Outside of work, Dr. Chong enjoys spending quality time with his wonderful wife and two children. Whether exploring San Diego, relaxing at home, or attending school or extracurricular events, he values every moment with his family. Resources: familydocs.org/pcfa National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine 2021 Report on Primary Care: Implementing High-Quality Primary Care Final Report of the CAFP Primary Care for All Task Force Fact Sheets: Primary Care Investment Benchmark Unified Financing for Primary Care Common Fund for the Commonwealth, Renee Crichlow, MD - https://medium.com/@reneecrichlow/common-fund-for-the-commonwealth-726c4d06de6b Information: The Family Docs podcast is developed, produced, and recorded by the California Academy of Family Physicians. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or the California Academy of Family Physicians. More information at www.familydocs.org/podcast.   Visit the California Academy of Family Physicians online at www.familydocs.org.  Follow us on social media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/cafp_familydocs   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cafp_familydocs   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/familydocs   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/california-academy-of-family-physicians 

Join us as we explore practical, evidence-based strategies to help patients age with strength and confidence, and navigate the transition into retirement. We're joined by Dr. Elizabeth Eckstrom (Oregon Health & Science University)!Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments Intro Case Navigating Retirement Staying Physically Active Benefits of Tai Chi Nutrition Mobility limitations/chronic pain Osteoporosis Anti-aging/memory supplements  Community Resources  Outro Credits Written and Produced by: Ashlee Randolph DO, Rachel Miller MD Show Notes, infographic, cover art: Ashlee Randolph DO, Rachel Miller MD Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP    Reviewer: Leah Witt, MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Elizabeth Eckstrom MD, MPH DisclosuresDr. Elizabeth Eckstrom reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. The production of this episode was supported by the Penn Geriatrics AGE-SMART Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Grant. This podcast content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the Health Resources and Services Administration or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Sponsor: BabbelRight now get up to 60% off your Babbel subscription – at Babbel.com/CURBSponsor: Continuing Education CompanyVisit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts.  Sponsor: Locumstory.comLocumstory.com is literally just a free, unbiased resource dedicated to educating physicians about locums.

Take charge of your pets health with multiple approaches. Great nutritional approaches and with specific tools. Clean foods, water, and air are all necessary along with a detoxification plan are all presented here Biohack that are easy and cost effective to extend a healthy lifestyle.Pet Health Cafe' is broadcast live at Thursdays 8PM ET and Music on W4HC Radio – Health Café Live (www.w4hc.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Pet Health Cafe' TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Pet Health Cafe' Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we'd like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.340B lately has had a news cycle that seems to change by the hour, and 340B Health President and CEO Maureen Testoni joins us to break down some of the biggest news happening in Washington, D.C., and in courthouses around the country.HRSA Seeks Feedback on Reviving Rebates After courts halted the rebate pilot that was set to go into effect in January, Maureen notes that the Health Resources & Services Administration is seeking more information on a possible revival of its rebate plans. Hospitals are responding with their objections, as are lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Nearly 100 members of the House of Representatives wrote a letter to the committee in charge of funding HRSA urging it to block federal spending for any HRSA rebate model.Huge Rulings on the GPO Prohibition, Child Site RegistrationThe past several months have seen big 340B rulings from federal courts. One decision vacated HRSA guidance that had blocked certain 340B hospitals' use of GPOs for their initial drug inventory, finding that HRSA failed to properly explain the reasons for that restriction. The other decision found that HRSA similarly failed to explain a rationale for restricting 340B eligibility for child sites for up to 23 months after the sites come online. Maureen notes that HRSA could appeal the rulings or seek to issue new guidance.Federal Government Weighs in on State Contract Pharmacy LawsuitsFor the first time, the federal government has filed briefs in support of drug companies in several lawsuits over state contract pharmacy protection laws. In these briefs, Maureen says the government effectively is telling judges it does not believe states have the right to protect contract pharmacy because federal 340B law preempts such actions. With the federal government weighing in on the matter and a recent split among appeals courts over the issue of preemption, it is possible this issue might be appealed at some point to the U.S. Supreme Court.ResourcesUse Our Letter Template Today To Oppose Development of a New 340B Rebate ProgramNearly 100 Members of Congress Urge Funding Block for 340B Rebate ModelPlease Help Advocate for Enforcement Actions Against Drugmakers' In-House Claims Data DemandsFederal Court Vacates HRSA's 2013 GPO Prohibition PolicyFederal Court Decides HRSA Child Site Eligibility Restrictions Are UnlawfulFederal Government Backs Drug Companies in Litigation Over State Contract Pharmacy LawsAppeals Court Blocks West Virginia 340B Contract Pharmacy Law, Creating Potential Split with Other Circuits340B Health Impact Profile Guidebook and Template

This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we're pleased to welcome Dr. Jaime Deville. In this episode, Dr. Deville joins Dr. Bob for an important conversation about childhood vaccines. They explore common myths versus reality and share what parents need to know to keep their children safe and protected from preventable diseases. Don't miss this informative episode.  Jaime G. Deville, MD is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital and is the Director of the Care-4-Families Clinic at UCLA. Dr. Deville obtained his MD from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru, and completed a one year Tropical Medicine fellowship at the Alexander Von Humboldt Tropical Medicine Institute in Lima, Peru, a pediatric internship at the Cayetano Heredia University Hospital in Lima, Peru, and subsequently completed his pediatric residency as well as chief residency at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Deville has been at UCLA since 1992 where he completed research and clinical Pediatric Infectious Disease fellowships, including a one year epidemiology fellowship at the UCLA Center for Vaccine Research. Dr. Deville is a member of the Advisory Commission in Childhood Vaccines for the Health Resources and Services Administration of the US Department of Health and Human Services, and also is a member of the National Advisory Committee of the National Hispanic Medical Association and serves as a reviewer for 13 leading medical journals. Dr. Deville's main areas of research have been in childhood vaccines, immunology and morbidity of pediatric HIV infection, neonatal and pediatric gram-positive infections. Dr. Deville has conducted studies on safety and immunogenicity of live influenza vaccine in HIV-infected children. He served as vice-chair of ACTG 351 and as a protocol team member of PACTG 1048. How to contact Dr. Bob: Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ Dr. Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/ Dr. Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton.1656 Dr. Bob's Seven Secrets Of The Newborn website: https://7secretsofthenewborn.com/ Dr. Bob's website: https://roberthamiltonmd.com/ Pacific Ocean Pediatrics: http://www.pacificoceanpediatrics.com/

The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act is a first-of-its-kind law that supports healthcare workers' mental health and wellbeing. Since its enactment in 2022, the law has helped transform processes, improve systems and save lives.  This law and the ongoing work by the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation and its ALL IN Coalition have also helped reduce or eliminate the structural, institutional and cultural barriers that prevent healthcare workers from accessing the mental health care they need and deserve.    In this episode of Caring Greatly, podcast host Liz Boehm speaks with Lauren Muñoz, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, a research scientist at The George Washington University's Fitzhugh Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity. Dr. Muñoz is also a member of the technical assistance center that helped coordinate collaboration among the Health Resources and Services Administration grantees under the Dr. Lorna Breen Act. During their conversation, Lauren describes the grantees' work, the value of a national collaborative driving team member wellbeing in diverse environments, and the impact of enduring resources available for leaders to support system-wide organizational improvements. Dr. Muñoz earned her bachelor's and master's degrees and PhD in nursing from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and for eight years provided clinical nursing care – first as a hospital nurse and later as a rheumatology nurse practitioner. Since 2019, Dr. Muñoz has conducted research on issues impacting the healthcare workforce, including work environment challenges and decisions surrounding healthcare careers and education. From 2022 to 2025, she was the project manager for the Workplace Change Collaborative, a technical assistance center for federally-funded organizations, implementing strategies for healthcare and public safety workforce wellbeing. She currently serves as the Health Equity Scholar for the Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity, a global network of health equity leaders, and continues her research.Dr. Lauren Muñoz is a leader who cares greatly. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Stryker. The provided resources may contain links to external websites or third-party content. We do not endorse, control or assume any responsibility for the accuracy, relevance, legality or quality of the information found on these external sites. 

340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we'd like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.January was set to be the first month of a new 340B rebate pilot program, marking a seismic shift in how the drug discount program functions. But a flurry of court activity just before and after the new year put a sudden pause on the rebate program and left the future of the rebate pilot in question. Amanda Nagrotsky, vice president of legal and policy with 340B Health, joins the show to fill us in on the latest.HRSA Pauses Rebate Implementation After Court RulingIn late December, a federal court in Maine issued a ruling that temporarily blocks the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) from moving forward with the 340B rebate pilot. HRSA then announced it was pausing the pilot and instructed drug companies to continue providing 340B pricing through the traditional upfront discount model. Nagrotsky says the judge found that hospitals had demonstrated a high likelihood of irreversible harm if rebates went forward.Government Appeals, Then ReconsidersImmediately after the ruling, HRSA unsuccessfully argued to the Maine court and an appeals court that the agency still should be able to implement the 340B rebate pilot program while it appealed the initial ruling. After the courts denied that request, the government agreed to voluntarily dismiss its appeal and said it would reconsider its rebate program approvals. Nagrotsky stresses that it is unclear what this means. It could mean the government might overhaul or scrap the rebate program, or it might issue revised approval notices to better explain the rebates' purpose and address concerns of potential harm to 340B hospitals.Medicare Maximum Fair Price Provisions Still Take EffectDespite the legal questions surrounding the 340B rebate pilot program, new Medicare maximum fair price (MFP) provisions did take effect at the beginning of January for the drugs that would have been subject to the rebates. Nagrotsky says that while 340B still can be used for these drugs, covered entities are not entitled to MFP refunds from drug companies in those scenarios. She recommends hospitals closely track expected MFP rebates to identify any missing refunds for claims that did not use 340B drugs.ResourcesDismissal of Appeal Sets Stage for HRSA Reconsideration of 340B Rebates

What can be done to be sure our Vintage Virginians can live healthy lives for as long as possible?  Pete Fronte of Altura Health joined RHV to discuss what patients and providers can do to maximize the quality of life in their golden years. More resources for aging in place: http://www.upright.altura.health/

What if I told you that 20% of your most experienced female talent is considering leaving—not for better opportunities, but because your workplace is making them choose between their health and their careers? Women aged 45-55 represent your most valuable institutional knowledge, your strongest leaders, and your most effective mentors. They're also navigating perimenopause and menopause in workplaces that were never designed for their needs. And they're walking away silently, one resignation at a time. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the women's health crisis that's quietly draining organizations of senior talent—and giving CHROs and People Leaders three concrete strategies to turn this crisis into your competitive advantage. From redesigning benefits architecture to breaking the silence that keeps women suffering alone, these aren't aspirational ideas—they're actionable playbooks you can implement Monday morning. Plus, a powerful bonus recommendation for anyone inside your organization who wants to drive change, regardless of title or role. If you're tired of watching experienced women leave "for personal reasons," this episode will show you exactly what to do about it. Stacie More episodes at StacieBaird.com. Women's Health Resources from this Episode Maven Clinic | Peppy Health | Carrot Health  State by State Women's Healthcare Legislation Updates

Doctors have long recommended regular cervical cancer screenings. Traditionally doctors perform these exams using a speculum, which often say is uncomfortable and, for many, quite painful. Some recent developments could make a large number of these screenings easier. In early January, the Health Resources and Services Administration, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services, updated its guidelines to say that self-administered tests are an acceptable way to screen for human papillomavirus. HPV is a sexually-transmitted disease that causes the majority of cervical cancer cases. OB-GYNs are hopeful that at-home testing will make cervical cancer screenings easier to access…. and significantly more comfortable. Guests: Dr. Linda Eckert, professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Washington School of Medicine Related links: New Guidelines Endorse Self-Swab Alternative to Pap Smear for Cervical Cancer Testing - The New York Times Cervical Cancer Risk Factors | Cervical Cancer | CDC The FDA has approved an at-home HPV test. What you need to know : NPR Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blood-based Biomarkers, Anti-Amyloid Therapies and BeyondFrom blood-based biomarkers to anti-amyloid treatments, join us as we explore the latest in Alzheimer's disease diagnosis and treatment with Dr. Halima Amjad. This episode will equip you to guide your patients about the latest Alzheimer's diagnostics as well as eligibility, risks and monitoring for anti-amyloid therapies.Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments Intro Case Cognitive and functional history reminders Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Blood-based biomarkers Anti-amyloid therapy indications, eligibility and contraindications Patient counseling and treatment decisions ARIA Key takeaways Outro Credits Written and Produced by: Natalie Barrett DO, Rachel K Miller MD Show notes, cover art and infographic: Natalie Barrett DO, Rachel K Miller MD, Leah Witt MD Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP    Reviewer: Sai S Achi MD, MBA,FACP Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Halima Amjad, MD DisclosuresDr. Amjad reports financial relationships with Centene (Advisor) and Craniometrix (Advisor). Relationships have not ended. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. The production of this episode was supported by the Penn Geriatrics AGE-SMART Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Grant. This podcast content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the Health Resources and Services Administration or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Sponsor: Babbel Right now get up to 55% off your Babbel subscription at Babbel.com/CURB.Sponsor: QuinceGo to Quince.com/curb for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.Sponsor: Sanford GuideSearch for Sanford Guide in the app stores. And, Curbsiders listeners can get 20% off the already very moderately priced yearly subscriptions directly at sanfordguide.com. Go to sanfordguide.com and use the code, CURB at checkout.

Understanding and Treating Complex Illnesses with Dr. Neil Nathan, author of “Toxic 2nd Edition: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental Illness.” Dr. Nathan shares his expertise on the multifaceted nature of chronic illnesses, which often defy simple categorization and may be misdiagnosed as psychiatric issues. The discussion covers the impact of environmental toxins, electromagnetic fields, and infections like Lyme disease and long COVID. Dr. Nathan also highlights the importance of understanding inflammation's complex pathways and offers suggestions for both elimination of root causes and restoration of immune system functionality. The episode provides insights into new diagnostic tools and treatment methodologies for persistent and intrusive health issues.

In this episode, we break down the Data Systems and Website Support Services (DSAWS) BPA opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, supporting Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). This single-award BPA, aligned under NAICS 541512, is expected to drive long-term enterprise data, analytics, and digital platform support for nationwide health center oversight.We discuss what the current bridge action signals, why this notice points to a high-value anticipated recompete, and how vendors can begin positioning now—well ahead of the estimated August 2026 RFP release. The conversation highlights critical requirements including enterprise data warehouse operations, advanced data science and analytics, FHIR-based health data collection, secure data sharing, public health websites, dashboards, and compliance reporting systems supporting more than 1,400 health centers and 30+ million patients annually.Listen to the podcast to understand the acquisition strategy early, assess competitive fit, and prepare a proactive capture approach for this mission-critical BPA.Contact ProposalHelper at sales@proposalhelper.com to find similar opportunities and help you build a realistic and winning pipeline.

340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we'd like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.With monumental movement on 340B rebates, changes in Medicare and Medicaid payments, and evolving audit priorities, 2025 has been a transformative year in the world of 340B. We sit down with 340B Health Senior Manager of Policy and Compliance Rebecca Swartz to chronicle some of the biggest developments of such an eventful year and forecast what to expect in 2026.Rebates Take ShapeSwartz says 2025 will go down as the year that a rebate model shifted from a hypothetical approach pushed by drugmakers into a fully developed model with implementation criteria. The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) approved plans for 340B rebate models set to take effect in January for nine of 10 drugs subject to the 2026 Medicare maximum fair prices. Rebates for the remaining drug on that list will kick in April 1. Swartz discusses how hospitals should prepare for this pilot program, which is set to upend decades of established 340B operations and impose intense financial and logistical burdens on safety-net hospitals nationwide.Medicaid, IRA Changes Set To Impact 340B HospitalsThis year also saw massive changes to Medicaid funding as well as Medicare pay changes under the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Swartz says these developments are projected to shrink safety-net hospital margins even further. Renewed congressional focus is putting 340B in a high-profile spot, with potentially significant implications for the program and hospitals in the coming months.2026 Tips for HospitalsSwartz says she's identified two areas as more of a focus for HRSA audits this year: expanded scrutiny of offsite and on-site trial balances and the ways covered entities list shipping addresses. To prepare for possible shakeups in 2026, she recommends that covered entities begin and maintain cross-functional planning across departments and closely monitor denials, delays, and other costs from new rebate programs in addition to monitoring wholesale acquisition cost (WAC) changes and contract pharmacy developments.Resources340B Health Year-in-Review Webinar: 2025 Highlights and What's on the Horizon

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Ross Pelton, Director of Science & Education for Essential Formulas Inc., which specializes in premium probiotic products. He's known as the Natural Pharmacist. 

Exploring the Microbiome and Longevity with Dr. Ross Pelton, Director of Science & Education for Essential Formulas Inc., which specializes in premium probiotic products. He's known as the Natural Pharmacist. He details the pivotal role of the gut in chronic disease, referencing the ancient insights of Hippocrates, and explores the concept of postbiotics. The conversation touches on the influence of gut health on various organ systems, the importance of diversity in the gut microbiome, and how lifestyle choices like diet, exercise, and sleep contribute to healthy aging. They also tackle cutting-edge topics such as the implications of GLP-1 medications, anabolic resistance, and the potential benefits of rapamycin for longevity.

Hey Friend, Today's episode is one so many Christian women have quietly asked for, and I finally decided it was time to bring it into the light. I just released a brand-new podcast episode The Sex Episode! It's honest, gentle, and based on truth. If you've ever struggled with shame around your body, your story, or intimacy within marriage… this conversation will give you language, compassion, and hope. Inside the episode, we talk about: Why shame shows up in our bodies How our past experiences shape our view of intimacy The difference between cultural narratives and biblical truth What healing can actually look like for Christian women This is one of those episodes that many women will listen to in the car or on a walk with headphones in, just to have a safe space to think and breathe. In grace + health, Lacy Lain Before you go…

Hey Friend, Today's episode is one so many Christian women have quietly asked for, and I finally decided it was time to bring it into the light. I just released a brand-new podcast episode The Sex Episode! It's honest, gentle, and based on truth. If you've ever struggled with shame around your body, your story, or intimacy within marriage… this conversation will give you language, compassion, and hope. Inside the episode, we talk about: Why shame shows up in our bodies How our past experiences shape our view of intimacy The difference between cultural narratives and biblical truth What healing can actually look like for Christian women This is one of those episodes that many women will listen to in the car or on a walk with headphones in, just to have a safe space to think and breathe. In grace + health, Lacy Lain Before you go…

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses postpartum depression, anxiety, and emotional challenges following childbirth. Listener discretion is advised. In this two-part episode of Healthy Navajo K'é, we talk about the realities of postpartum mental health among Navajo women and families. In part 1, we sit down with Tianna Curley and discuss her postpartum experience. In episode 2, we sit down with Taylor Worker and discuss her postpartum experience, as well. We explore how cultural teachings, traditional healing, and modern support systems come together to help new mothers find balance after birth. Our conversation highlights the importance of speaking openly about emotional well-being, reducing stigma, and connecting to community resources that honor both Diné traditions and modern care. Resources:Navajo Maternal and Child Health Project navajomch.orgNational Maternal Mental Health Hotline, 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746)Navajo Nation Behavioral Health Services, 1-866-878-0982Postpartum Support International, 1-800-944-4773CDC Hear Her Campaign https://www.cdc.gov/hearher/  Check out our social media pages! Facebook: @Navajo Maternal and Child Health Project at Diné College Instagram: @navajomchPlease email us if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions: navajomchproject@dinecollege.eduThis podcast was sponsored by the Arizona Department of Health Services through federal funding from the Health Resources & Services Administration, with support from the Navajo Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Partnership between Diné College and Northern Arizona University through federal funding from the National Institute of Health's National Institute of General Medical Sciences, award number S06GM142121. The views expressed are the sole responsibility of the program staff and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Arizona Department of Health Services or the United States Government.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses postpartum depression, anxiety, and emotional challenges following childbirth. Listener discretion is advised. In this two-part episode of Healthy Navajo K'é, we talk about the realities of postpartum mental health among Navajo women and families. In part 1, we sit down with Tianna Curley and discuss her postpartum experience. In episode 2, we sit down with Taylor Worker and discuss her postpartum experience, as well. We explore how cultural teachings, traditional healing, and modern support systems come together to help new mothers find balance after birth. Our conversation highlights the importance of speaking openly about emotional well-being, reducing stigma, and connecting to community resources that honor both Diné traditions and modern care. Resources:·  Navajo Maternal and Child Health Project navajomch.org·  National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746)·  Navajo Nation Behavioral Health Services, 1-866-878-0982·  Postpartum Support International, 1-800-944-4773·  CDC Hear Her Campaign https://www.cdc.gov/hearher/ Check out our social media pages! Facebook: @Navajo Maternal and Child Health Project at Diné College Instagram: @navajomchPlease email us if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions: navajomchproject@dinecollege.eduThis podcast was sponsored by the Arizona Department of Health Services through federal funding from the Health Resources & Services Administration, with support from the Navajo Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Partnership between Diné College and Northern Arizona University through federal funding from the National Institute of Health's National Institute of General Medical Sciences, award number S06GM142121. The views expressed are the sole responsibility of the program staff and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Arizona Department of Health Services or the United States Government.

Hey Friend, Have you ever cut out your favorite foods, tried the “next best diet,” and still ended up right back where you started… or worse? In this week's episode of Functional Medicine for Christian Women, I sat down with two of my favorite people to talk about the real reason so many Christian women feel like they are doing everything “right” in their health and still not seeing lasting results. You will hear from: Shaela Daugherty, host of the Simple Fitness Habits podcast Brittany Braswell, host of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast Together, we talk honestly about: Why fad diets like keto, “no carbs,” or extreme clean eating can backfire on your hormones, metabolism, and stress levels How chronic dieting can push your body into “starvation mode,” raise cortisol, and make weight loss harder over time Why “I just need to be more disciplined” is not the real problem How diet culture feeds comparison, obsession, and shame instead of true freedom in Christ The difference between quick-fix results and long-term, sustainable health habits What it actually looks like to surrender your health to the Lord and start rebuilding trust with your body This was not a perfectly scripted conversation. We hit record on a real, unedited talk so you could listen in as if you were sitting at the table with us. You will hear stories from our own lives, from clients we have walked with, and some gentle but needed truth about where you are placing your trust when it comes to your body. And if you need a little fun in the middle of all this… stay to the very end. Shaela and I give Brittany a challenge that had all of us laughing, and I think it will give you a helpful picture of just how exhausting fad diet culture can be. In grace + health, Lacy Lain Before you go…

Hey Friend, Have you ever cut out your favorite foods, tried the “next best diet,” and still ended up right back where you started… or worse? In this week's episode of Functional Medicine for Christian Women, I sat down with two of my favorite people to talk about the real reason so many Christian women feel like they are doing everything “right” in their health and still not seeing lasting results. You will hear from: Shaela Daugherty, host of the Simple Fitness Habits podcast Brittany Braswell, host of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast Together, we talk honestly about: Why fad diets like keto, “no carbs,” or extreme clean eating can backfire on your hormones, metabolism, and stress levels How chronic dieting can push your body into “starvation mode,” raise cortisol, and make weight loss harder over time Why “I just need to be more disciplined” is not the real problem How diet culture feeds comparison, obsession, and shame instead of true freedom in Christ The difference between quick-fix results and long-term, sustainable health habits What it actually looks like to surrender your health to the Lord and start rebuilding trust with your body This was not a perfectly scripted conversation. We hit record on a real, unedited talk so you could listen in as if you were sitting at the table with us. You will hear stories from our own lives, from clients we have walked with, and some gentle but needed truth about where you are placing your trust when it comes to your body. And if you need a little fun in the middle of all this… stay to the very end. Shaela and I give Brittany a challenge that had all of us laughing, and I think it will give you a helpful picture of just how exhausting fad diet culture can be. In grace + health, Lacy Lain Before you go…

More than just mechanical! Keep older adult patients on their feet, literally! Learn to map the Age-Friendly 5Ms Framework onto multifactorial risk factor assessment and management and incorporate other evidence-based fall prevention interventions with the expertise of an interdisciplinary team. We are joined by geriatrician Alyson Michener (@AlysonMichener University of Pennsylvania) and physical therapist Suzanne Zukoski (Good Shepherd Penn Partners). Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Intro Rapid fire questions Case Terminology Applying the Geriatric 5Ms Framework Physical Therapist Assessment Targeted Diagnostic Testing Multifactorial Risk Factor Assessment and Management Anticoagulation and Falls Discharge Disposition Exercise Programs Home Modifications Outro Credits Producer: Abigail Schmucker, MD; Rachel Miller, MD, MSEd Writers: Abigail Schmucker, MD; Rachel Miller, MD, MSEd; Alyson Michener, MD; Suzanne Zukoski, MSPT, MSG, GCS Show Notes: Abigail Schmucker, MD Infographic and Cover Art: Rachel Miller, MD, MSEd Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP    Reviewer: Leah Witt, MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Alyson Michener, MD; Suzanne Zukoski, MSPT, MSG, GCS Disclosures Alyson Michener and Suzanne Zukoski report no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.  The production of this episode was supported by the Penn Geriatrics AGE-SMART Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Grant. This podcast content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the Health Resources and Services Administration or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Sponsor: Continuing Education Company  Visit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 to get 30% off all online courses and webcasts. Sponsor: Doximity Visit doxgpt.com to start using it today.  Sponsor: Freed Use code: CURB50 to get $50 off your first month when you subscribe! Sponsor: FIGS FIGS is offering 15% off your first purchase at Wearfigs.com with the code FIGSRX. 

Between new developments on a rebate pilot program, discussions of possible cuts to Medicare payment for 340B drugs, and new action in states nationwide, this fall has been a jam-packed season for 340B. We sit down with 340B Health President and CEO Maureen Testoni to break down the latest.Questions Remain About January's 340B Rebate Pilot After the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) released 340B rebate pilot program guidance over the summer, all nine manufacturers of the 10 drugs subject to Medicare price caps applied to HRSA to implement rebates for the drugs starting in January. Testoni says we expect to find out which plans are approved in early November, as drugmakers need to give eight weeks of notice so covered entities can prepare for the change. Testoni says questions remain about the rebate pilot, but information that the drugmakers' rebate vendor has released so far provides enough detail for hospitals to start preparing for both rebates and price caps.Potential Medicare Cuts Expected To Target 340B HospitalsEarlier this year, the Trump administration released an executive order directing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to survey hospitals on drug acquisition costs with the goal of using the results to set payment rates for Medicare Part B drugs starting in 2027. Testoni says she is concerned the proposed survey will lead to CMS targeting only 340B drugs for cuts that could bring payment rates down to actual acquisition costs, which would be a steeper cut than what the agency imposed during the first Trump administration.States Keep Moving on Contract Pharmacy Protections, 340B MandatesNearly 20 states have contract pharmacy protection laws in place and a small number of drugmakers have sued to block all these statutes. But Testoni says so far, courts have denied those requests and the laws have stayed in effect despite significant opposition advocacy by drugmakers. An increasing number of states also have enacted laws requiring 340B hospitals to report substantial data on their 340B costs and savings, and some are looking to limit how hospitals can use those savings.Resources:Senate Hearing Features Both Bipartisan Support for 340B and Calls for ReformsRead Our Comments on CBO's 340B Growth ReportReview Our 340B Rebate Pilot and IRA ResourcesBeacon Shares New Details on 340B Rebate Pilot Implementation

Your body affects your brain. Your brain affects your mind. Your mind affects your life. In this week's episode we dive deeper into Sunday's message all about how fixing your health can fix your headspace. From sleep and hydration to exercise, nutrition, and bloodwork... it's all connected. Got questions or want to dive deeper? Drop a comment or reach out, we'd love to connect! Podcasts, YouTube Channels, & Influencers Mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/@hubermanlab https://www.youtube.com/@MindPumpShow https://www.youtube.com/@MorePlatesMoreDates https://www.youtube.com/@PeterAttiaMD/videos https://www.youtube.com/@TheDiaryOfACEO https://www.instagram.com/mackenziewells.fit?igsh=NzdrbmcwYm4zaXVo Products & Health Resources: https://drinklmnt.com https://marekhealth.com Watch the full message here: https://youtu.be/0fvx1yzDxqE?si=E2ab06YaE1HmIwik

Send us a textIn this episode, host Mighty Fine is live with attendees at the Safe States 2025  Annual Conference held virtually this year. Hear how they are "Rising Up and Branching Out" in their injury and violence prevention work through networking, attending sessions and getting involved during the three day conference held September 9-11 online.Guests include:Lisa Roth, Deputy Director, University of Iowa Injury Prevention Research CenterDilenny Roca, Program Manager, Department of Epidemiology, Columbia University Medical CenterStacey Pinto, Trauma Injury Prevention & Outreach Coordinator at Good Samaritan University HospitalScott Proescholdbell, Epidemiologist/Manager at North Carolina Division of Public HealthAmy Schlotthauer, Founding Principal, AES ConsultingJoanne Miles-Holmes, Injury Prevention Program Administrator, New Hampshire Department Health & Human ServicesTracy Mehan, Director of Research Translation & Communication, Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's HospitalVictoria Broussard, Senior Project Officer, Health Resources in ActionLynnsey O'Rourke, Program Coordinator, Safe States AllianceJessica Ritter, Safe Kids PA Office Coordinator, American Trauma Society, Pennsylvania DivisionMusical transition credit: Pixabay "Conga-man Groove" by Miyagisama

The organ donation system is under intense scrutiny after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services directed the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to investigate America's organ procurement practices. The probe uncovered alarming findings, including nearly 30% of reviewed cases showing serious concerns—ranging from neurological signs inconsistent with organ donation eligibility to a shocking 28 patients who may not have been deceased at the time their organs were harvested.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.

A recent report from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) reviewed 350 organ transplant cases managed by Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates, and found one hundred cases had what they called "concerning features." In some cases, donors were still showing neurological signs, indicating the organ procurement process began for patients before they were officially declared deceased. The report led to shocking headlines, a congressional hearing, and many Americans questioning whether they could trust our country's organ donation system. Recently on the FOX News Rundown, the chief of the Health Resources and Services Administration's organ transplant branch, Dr. Raymond Lynch, joined host Jessica Rosenthal to discuss the alarming report, the process of organ transplants, and what they're doing to ensure that they're done properly. Dr. Lynch discussed what went wrong in the cases where the transplant process began too early, but also emphasized how well the system works generally and how it's vital to saving lives. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with Dr. Raymond Lynch, allowing you to learn even more about America's organ donation system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A recent report from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) reviewed 350 organ transplant cases managed by Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates, and found one hundred cases had what they called "concerning features." In some cases, donors were still showing neurological signs, indicating the organ procurement process began for patients before they were officially declared deceased. The report led to shocking headlines, a congressional hearing, and many Americans questioning whether they could trust our country's organ donation system. Recently on the FOX News Rundown, the chief of the Health Resources and Services Administration's organ transplant branch, Dr. Raymond Lynch, joined host Jessica Rosenthal to discuss the alarming report, the process of organ transplants, and what they're doing to ensure that they're done properly. Dr. Lynch discussed what went wrong in the cases where the transplant process began too early, but also emphasized how well the system works generally and how it's vital to saving lives. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with Dr. Raymond Lynch, allowing you to learn even more about America's organ donation system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A recent report from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) reviewed 350 organ transplant cases managed by Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates, and found one hundred cases had what they called "concerning features." In some cases, donors were still showing neurological signs, indicating the organ procurement process began for patients before they were officially declared deceased. The report led to shocking headlines, a congressional hearing, and many Americans questioning whether they could trust our country's organ donation system. Recently on the FOX News Rundown, the chief of the Health Resources and Services Administration's organ transplant branch, Dr. Raymond Lynch, joined host Jessica Rosenthal to discuss the alarming report, the process of organ transplants, and what they're doing to ensure that they're done properly. Dr. Lynch discussed what went wrong in the cases where the transplant process began too early, but also emphasized how well the system works generally and how it's vital to saving lives. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with Dr. Raymond Lynch, allowing you to learn even more about America's organ donation system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week, President Donald Trump announced America's AI action plan, emphasizing that the country must not allow China or any other nation to surpass it. The plan consists of three key components: accelerating innovation, building data centers and other artificial intelligence infrastructure, and leading in international diplomacy and security. Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA), co-chair of the U.S. Congressional Artificial Intelligence Task Force, joins the discussion to explore the framework and how the U.S. can win the AI race. The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS) recently reviewed over 350 organ transplant cases managed by Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates, which is now called Network for Hope, and found a disturbing trend. The report shows one hundred cases having what they called "concerning features," including examples of donors still showing neurological signs, and entailing that an organ procurement processes began for patients before they were officially declared deceased. The chief of the Health Resources and Services Administration's organ transplant branch, Dr. Raymond Lynch, joins the podcast to discuss the report and how they are correcting specific organ transplant procedures. Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor and host of The Jason In The House podcast, Jason Chaffetz. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week, President Donald Trump announced America's AI action plan, emphasizing that the country must not allow China or any other nation to surpass it. The plan consists of three key components: accelerating innovation, building data centers and other artificial intelligence infrastructure, and leading in international diplomacy and security. Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA), co-chair of the U.S. Congressional Artificial Intelligence Task Force, joins the discussion to explore the framework and how the U.S. can win the AI race. The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS) recently reviewed over 350 organ transplant cases managed by Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates, which is now called Network for Hope, and found a disturbing trend. The report shows one hundred cases having what they called "concerning features," including examples of donors still showing neurological signs, and entailing that an organ procurement processes began for patients before they were officially declared deceased. The chief of the Health Resources and Services Administration's organ transplant branch, Dr. Raymond Lynch, joins the podcast to discuss the report and how they are correcting specific organ transplant procedures. Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor and host of The Jason In The House podcast, Jason Chaffetz. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week, President Donald Trump announced America's AI action plan, emphasizing that the country must not allow China or any other nation to surpass it. The plan consists of three key components: accelerating innovation, building data centers and other artificial intelligence infrastructure, and leading in international diplomacy and security. Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA), co-chair of the U.S. Congressional Artificial Intelligence Task Force, joins the discussion to explore the framework and how the U.S. can win the AI race. The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS) recently reviewed over 350 organ transplant cases managed by Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates, which is now called Network for Hope, and found a disturbing trend. The report shows one hundred cases having what they called "concerning features," including examples of donors still showing neurological signs, and entailing that an organ procurement processes began for patients before they were officially declared deceased. The chief of the Health Resources and Services Administration's organ transplant branch, Dr. Raymond Lynch, joins the podcast to discuss the report and how they are correcting specific organ transplant procedures. Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor and host of The Jason In The House podcast, Jason Chaffetz. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kent Bressler talks with Josie Maier, co-director of Project Donor—a nonprofit offering free support to living organ donor candidates. Kent reflects on his journey as a living donor kidney transplant recipient and his recent triumph over cancer. Josie sheds light on key challenges in organ donation, especially how BMI restrictions can prevent otherwise willing individuals from donating. Project Donor works to shift the conversation by helping potential donors overcome reversible barriers through free weight loss programs, smoking cessation resources, and therapy. Together, Kent and Josie highlight the urgent need for more living kidney donors and the importance of awareness. Listen in and discover how you can make a difference in this life-saving mission. For more information about Project Donor, visit projectdonor.org and to connect with Kidney Solutions, go to kidneysolutions.org. Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez Remember to keep breathing, and don't miss the next amazing episodes of Kent's Kidney Stories!  

Public health and clinical practice are closely connected. Guest Erin Ferranti, PhD, MPH, RN, CDCES,FAHA, FPCNA, about the importance of public health for all patients, and how to get more involved.Resources:PCNA Advocacy Resources: https://pcna.net/news/pcna-advocacy-paving-the-way-for-cardiovascular-health-through-policy-action/ Life's Essential 8 (TM): https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/lifes-essential-8 Association of Public Health Nurses: https://www.phnurse.org/ American Public Health Association: https://www.apha.org/ Health Resources & Services Administration: https://www.hrsa.gov/ National Institutes of Health: https://www.nih.gov/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Web: www.JonesHealthLaw.comPhone: (305)877-5054Instagram: @JonesHealthLawFacebook: @JonesHealthLawYouTube: @JonesHealthLawFederally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) were created as independent nonprofit safety net providers with a goal of expanding outpatient care services to marginalized and underserved populations that may be found in rural or urban areas. The Federally Qualified Health Center Look-ALikes (FQHC Look-ALike) were created later as a way to expand these community health centers to reach more communities without allocating more government funding and fallsunder the Socials Security Act. Look-Alikes must abide by the same requirements as FQHCs as set out by the Health Resources and Services Administration, but without receiving the grant benefit.

Today we're exploring the intersection of healing and energy with a truly unique guest. Our bodies are dynamic systems of energy rather than just flesh and bone. Joining me is Dr. Mary Sanders, who has spent decades training in physical healing as a chiropractor, and combines this approach with deep energy medicine work..   Key Takeaways To Tune In For: (00:01) Unlocking Health Potential Through Energy Medicine (11:38) Exploring Somatic Intelligence and Healing (23:41) Revolutionizing Health Through Energy Medicine (35:56) Bones, Energy Centers, and Health     Resources talked about in this episode: Website:  https://www.drmarysanders.com/   Social media handles: FB IG LinkedIn   Podcast: Energy Medicine podcast  

After months of litigation in a federal district court, a key decision recently came out in the legal fight over 340B drug rebates. 340B Health Vice President of Legal and Policy Amanda Nagrotsky updates us on the development.Court deals a blow to drugmakersD.C. district court judge Dabney Friedrich ruled on May 15 that manufacturers cannot unilaterally implement rebate models for 340B, agreeing with the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) that the agency effectively has preapproval authority over rebates. In her decision, the judge cited early results from a 340B Health survey finding that shifting 340B to a rebate model would divert significant hospital resources from patient care. Drugmakers have already appealed the ruling.Some bright spots for drugmakers in this decisionAlthough the decision largely went against pharmaceutical companies, the judge ruled that the 340B statute does not categorically prohibit rebates, leaving the door open for government approvals of rebates. The judge also agreed with drugmakers' assertions that HRSA should consider how rebate models could improve 340B compliance and how requiring the sharing of data through rebates could aid in drug company audits of covered entities.Will HRSA stop all rebates from proceeding?Despite this decision, the legal fight over rebates isn't over yet. The judge found that, for three of the manufacturers in these cases, HRSA has yet to issue final decisions with respect to their proposed rebate models. In the case of Sanofi, the judge found that HRSA failed to adequately explain the legal basis for rejecting the drugmaker's rebate model, and she directed the agency to reconsider its decision and explain whether and how it would violate the 340B statute. HRSA sent rebate guidance to the White House for approval earlier this month, though as of recording this episode it was not known what that guidance would say.ResourcesRead Our Analysis of the First Federal Court Decision on Rebates340B Health Continues Court Fight Against Rebates

As people increasingly experience a conventional healthcare system that isn't helping them, they're turning to concierge medicine and more personalized approaches. And more doctors, frustrated by the constraints the insurance companies are placing on them, are also turning to this model. It enhances their job satisfaction and enables them to prioritize patients' needs. Susan Greeley is Senior Vice President and National Director of Wellness Programming at Castle Connolly Private Health Partners.   Key Takeaways To Tune In For: (02:24) - The Shift to Concierge Medicine (07:00) - The Importance of Lifestyle Changes (12:03) - Communication in Concierge Care (22:02) - Innovations in Patient Care (27:00) - The Intersection of Wellness and Technology (30:08) - Rediscovering Joy in Health     Resources talked about in this episode: Website:  Castle Connolly Private Health Partners   Podcast: A Sense of Wellness   Social media handles: LinkedIn FB  

Storm clouds are making their way back into the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Isolated severe storms are possible this afternoon, primarily for the western edge of the region as the cluster of storms moves in from that direction. The system will continue moving eastward, bringing the greatest risk of severe storms to the metro area in the early morning hours tomorrow. Dallas-Fort Worth is expected to receive 1-2 inches of rain. Strong winds, hail and flooding are possible hazards of the overnight system. In other news, for 140 days during the 89th Texas Legislature, 150 members, state representatives, and 31 senators took thousands of hours of committee testimony from those who might be impacted by their myriad proposals; a Frisco physician has agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle government accusations that his medical clinic defrauded a federal health care program by billing for COVID-19 services that were not provided. Samad Khan paid the money to resolve allegations that he violated the False Claims Act through submittals to the Health Resources and Services Administration; a fourth person is suing Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice in connection with a multivehicle hit-and-run on a Dallas highway last year; and with the busy summer travel season underway, the TSA is warning travelers about the dangers of using USB chargers and free WiFi at airports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big potential changes to how 340B operates plus heightened interest in both new protections and new restrictions for covered entities means there is much to keep track of in the 340B world. 340B Health CEO Maureen Testoni joins us to make sense of recent developments in the nation's courts and beyond.Rebates Get Their Day in Court340B Health, two member hospitals, and the government met drug companies in court in late April to challenge drugmaker attempts to replace 340B discounts with rebates. Testoni says the judge cited potentially devastating consequences to hospitals if rebates proceeded but also had probing questions for the government on how it is working to address drugmaker compliance concerns. The Dept. of Health and Human Services is set to release guidance by early June on the rebate issue, and the court's decision could come out soon.The White House Proposes 340B Big Oversight Shift A leaked copy of the Trump administration's latest budget proposal includes a plan to move the Office of Pharmacy Affairs (OPA) from the Health Resources & Services Administration to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Testoni says the oversight shift is concerning because of a stark difference between the purpose of 340B and the operations of Medicare and Medicaid. CMS also imposed years of Medicare payment cuts to 340B hospitals that the U.S. Supreme Court eventually overturned.340B Protections, Mandates Take Center StageStates continue enacting laws to protect hospital access to 340B pricing, but they also are moving forward with reporting mandates and proposals to define how hospitals should use their savings. Testoni said reporting and use-of-savings mandates lead to misdirected views on the purpose of 340B, which goes far beyond direct patient care and cost assistance. On Capitol Hill, a report from a long-running investigation of 340B recently came out, contributing to the debate over possible new restrictions.ResourcesFederal Government Signals Upcoming Guidance on 340B Rebate Models Amid Legal ChallengesBrief Your Leaders on White House Plans for Major 340B ChangesNebraska Is 12th State To Enact Contract Pharmacy ProtectionsIndiana Becomes Fifth State To Mandate 340B Reports From HospitalsKey Senator Concludes 340B Investigation, Calls for Major ReformsNew 340B Health Research340B Impact Profiles

Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) audits of hospitals play a key role in ensuring compliance with 340B rules and regulations. In this episode, Dave Lacknauth, executive director of pharmacy services at Broward Health in Fort. Lauderdale, Fla., joins us to discuss the importance of taking a proactive, comprehensive approach to audit readiness with the goal of ensuring clean audit results. Compliance protects 340B accessBeing prepared for HRSA audits serves a crucial function that ultimately benefits the patients whom hospitals serve, Lacknauth explains. Maintaining the integrity of 340B means protecting access to 340B savings that hospitals can invest in crucial care for community members that need it. Continuous audit readinessLacknauth discusses how Broward Health maintains audit readiness by conducting internal audits, bringing in external consultants, and identifying areas of opportunity for improvement. A robust system of internal reviews means that when HRSA comes knocking, Broward Health is already prepared. This was evident after a recent audit of one of the system's hospitals that resulted in zero recommendations for improvement.Organization, resources, transparency are keyPreparing for audits requires a health system to invest time and resources, but Lacknauth stresses that these investments pay off. Engaging a comprehensive team from various departments in the audit readiness process allows for a health system to have the appropriate level of responsiveness and transparency during a HRSA audit.Resources:Nebraska Is 12th State To Enact Contract Pharmacy ProtectionsIdaho Becomes Fourth State To Mandate 340B Reports From Hospitals

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In what has become an annual tradition for the podcast, we consulted with 340B Health's expert staff to answer our listeners' most pressing 340B questions. As an uncertain and busy year starts for the world of 340B, we want to prepare you by covering your queries about the efforts by drug companies to impose 340B rebates, proposed federal and state legislation on 340B, how Inflation Reduction Act implementation will affect 340B, and more.340B Rebate Lawsuits Heat UpSo far, five drug companies have sued the Health Resources & Services Administration to challenge HRSA's rejections of their backend rebate proposals. 340B Health Vice President of Legal and Policy Amanda Nagrotsky notes that a rebate model would harm 340B hospitals through delayed access to 340B savings and potentially denials of legitimate rebate claims based on drugmaker interpretations of 340B rules. We recorded this episode just before 340B Health filed a motion to intervene as a defendant in the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) rebate lawsuit against HRSA.Lawmakers Eye Ways To Protect or Cut 340BThe new year means a new Congress and the start of new state legislative sessions. 340B Health Senior Vice President of Government Relations Tom O'Donnell notes that members of Congress have floated potential reductions in what the federal government pays for 340B drugs to help fund new spending priorities outside of health care, though it is unclear how seriously they are considering those options. 340B Health Vice President of Legal and Policy Greg Doggett reports that several states are considering new contract pharmacy or payment nondiscrimination protections for 340B hospitals, but others have introduced proposed new mandates for covered entities. Price Caps Will Apply to More Medicare DrugsThe list of drugs eligible for Medicare price caps will grow to 25 starting in 2027 under the Inflation Reduction Act, which will have implications for 340B savings on those drugs. 340B Health Research and Policy Analytics Manager Claudia Escue notes that popular weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have made the price cap list because of how much they cost Medicare. 340B Health is tracking how these price caps might lower 340B savings and have submitted letters to Medicare officials to represent other hospital concerns about the implementation of the IRA.Resources:340B Health Files Motion To Intervene in J&J Rebate LawsuitOption To Cut Commercial Pay Rates for 340B Drugs Is on Draft Congressional Budget “Menu”Medicare Expands List of Drugs Subject to Price Caps, Decreased 340B Savings340B Coalition Winter Conference Registration 

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Congress is another step closer to finalizing a year-end spending package to keep the government operating, and the plan includes some significant healthcare related spending. The Health Resources and Services Administration demands the French drugmaker Sanofi abandon its controversial 340B credit model. And, fewer children are being vaccinated against the flu. We'll get those stories—and more—coming up on today's episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earlier this year, the Health Resources & Services Administration took a strong stance against drug giant Johnson & Johnson's plan for a proposed 340B rebate model, but the fight over rebates is far from over. 340B Health President and CEO Maureen Testoni joins us to discuss how the company is taking the issue to federal court and how they are not the only drugmaker doing so.J&J Sues HRSA Over RebatesJ&J is arguing in court that HRSA lacks the authority to block a 340B rebate model. Such a model would allow individual drug companies effectively to impose their own rules on 340B drug purchases. These rules would curtail the number of drugs a company would offer a 340B discount on and reduce the number of patients that would be deemed 340B-eligible.Other Drugmakers Pushing RebatesBristol Myers Squibb and Eli Lilly also sued HRSA, claiming the agency does not have the authority to stop a rebate model. Sanofi has not yet filed suit but is saying it will impose its rebate scheme in early January. The Sanofi model raises significant concerns not just because of the imminent effective date but because it would impose far more stringent restrictions on 340B eligibility than HRSA ever has.State Contract Pharmacy Laws Rack Up More WinsIn another 340B issue before the federal courts, state contract pharmacy protections continue obtaining key litigation wins. Several district courts and one appeals court have upheld state laws designed to protect covered entity access to 340B pricing through community and specialty contract pharmacies.Resources:Brief Your Leadership on Drugmaker Rebate SchemesThe Wall Street Journal: “The Economic Imperative of Protecting 340B”Register for the 340B Coalition Winter Conference