Podcasts about Medicaid

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Massive Medicaid cuts, including new work requirements, are rolling out across the country. Trouble filing paperwork will be one reason qualifying Americans lose their coverage. In this episode, what history tells us about cutting Medicaid funding. Plus: Personal incomes are falling, consumers are prioritizing value over luxury, and we explain incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's preferred inflation measure.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

Massive Medicaid cuts, including new work requirements, are rolling out across the country. Trouble filing paperwork will be one reason qualifying Americans lose their coverage. In this episode, what history tells us about cutting Medicaid funding. Plus: Personal incomes are falling, consumers are prioritizing value over luxury, and we explain incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's preferred inflation measure.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

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Does Eli Lilly already have the solve for obesity? In this episode of On the Pen — the Weekly Dose Podcast, host Dave Knapp breaks down a stunning comment from Lilly's Chief Scientific Officer Daniel Skowronski, who suggested that obesity could become a solved disease within just a few generations of innovation.What does that mean for the millions of patients still fighting for access to GLP-1 medications like Zepbound, Mounjaro, and tirzepatide? And what is Lilly seeing in its pipeline that the rest of us can't?We dig into:Lilly's decision to stop disclosing its Phase 1 pipelineThe Camurus fluid crystal technology deal and what it means for long-acting GLP-1sEloralintide — Lilly's selective amylin agonist and potential dark horse in obesity medicineHow eloralintide compares to Novo Nordisk's cagrilintideWhy the future of obesity treatment is a toolbox, not a scoreboardThe access crisis: prior authorizations, insurance exclusions, Medicare, and Medicaid coverage gapsRetatrutide, quintuple agonists, and what's coming out of ADA 2026If you're on Zepbound, Wegovy, Ozempic, or any GLP-1 medication — or you're waiting for the next generation of obesity drugs — this episode is for you.

Dr. Mehmet Oz steps to the podium as CMS Administrator to deliver a wide ranging health policy briefing. TrumpRx.gov just added 160 more drugs, now covering 4 out of 5 prescriptions, with $500 million in estimated savings in just two weeks. Starting July 1, Medicare beneficiaries can get GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50 a month, down from over $1,000. Oz then pivots to the fraud crackdown, naming organized criminal syndicates behind a surge in California hospice fraud, Minnesota autism billing schemes, and $2 billion in Medicaid payments to illegal immigrants. He also covers new Medicaid work requirements, Obamacare ghost enrollees, Ebola preparedness ahead of the World Cup, and dodges every Bill Pulte question with the enthusiasm of a man who really just wants to talk about cholesterol.

ADHA has been building its federal presence, and this spring marked a milestone: members on Capitol Hill for the profession's first formal lobby day in 20 years. President Lancette VanGuilder and Advocacy Advisory Committee Chair Alyssa Aberle sit down with Matt Crespin to break down what brought the Advocacy Advisory Committee, ADHA leadership and sponsoring organizations to Washington on April 16, with three specific asks spanning community water fluoridation, Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement for hygienists, and expanded FSA/HSA access for oral care products. They share what the reception was really like, why some offices had never met with a dental hygienist before, and what it felt like to walk through their own state's office doors and make the case for the profession. The follow-ups are already coming in. This is what showing up looks like.Guests: Alyssa Aberle, MBA, RDH, FADHA; Lancette VanGuilder, BS, RDH, PHEDH, CEAS, FADHAHost: Matt Crespin, MPH, RDH, FADHA

What happened to Grace Schara—and what can families learn from her story? In this powerful and emotional conversation, Mark and Amber Archer sit down with Scott Schara, father of Grace Schara, a 19-year-old young woman with Down syndrome whose death during a hospital stay launched Scott into years of research, advocacy, and public education. Scott shares his family's journey, the legal battle that followed, his concerns about the modern healthcare system, and practical steps families can take to advocate for loved ones in medical settings. The discussion also explores the concepts of the Hegelian Dialectic, the Banality of Evil, personal responsibility, discernment, and why Christians must evaluate every system through the lens of Scripture. Whether you agree with every conclusion or not, this conversation challenges listeners to think critically, ask questions, and prepare their families to navigate difficult medical decisions with wisdom and conviction. In This Episode ✅ Grace Schara's story
 ✅ The hospital experience that changed Scott's life
 ✅ The lawsuit against Ascension Health
 ✅ Medical protocols and patient advocacy
 ✅ The Hegelian Dialectic explained
 ✅ The Banality of Evil explained 
✅ Why informed consent matters
 ✅ Medical power of attorney considerations
 ✅ Biblical discernment and personal responsibility 
✅ Finding hope through suffering and faith in Christ Fearless Features https://www.fearlessfeatures.org Scott Schara https://www.ouramazinggrace.net Scott's Book Is the Government Legally Killing Us? https://a.co/d/09lMlGDZ Scott's Newsletter / Research https://ouramazinggrace.substack.com/ Deprogramming with Grace's Dad https://rumble.com/c/c-2054162 Related Article Schara Family Speaks Out After Jury Sides With Hospital in Wrongful Death Suit 
https://thenewamerican.com/us/healthcare/schara-family-speaks-out-after-jury-sides-with-hospital-in-wrongful-death-suit/ Scott Schara's Suggested Family Protection Steps The following are recommendations Scott shared during the interview: 1. Develop a Relationship with an Independent Medical Professional - Find a doctor who does not rely on Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement systems. - Seek objective medical opinions whenever possible. 2. Take Personal Responsibility for Research - Don't rely solely on medical professionals. - Read, study, and understand diagnoses and treatment options yourself. 3. Have a Durable General Medical Power of Attorney - Designate someone you trust to make medical decisions if you cannot. - Ensure that person understands your wishes. 4. Create Written Medical Directives - Clearly state treatments, medications, procedures, or interventions you do or do not consent to. - Review and update regularly. 5. Understand Hospital Consent Forms - Read everything before signing. - Ask questions regarding consent, treatments, biologics, vaccinations, and procedures. 6. Avoid Passive Participation - Ask why a treatment is recommended. - Request alternatives and supporting evidence. 7. Never Assume the Hospital Is Automatically Acting in Your Best Interest - Maintain awareness. - Verify information. - Ask questions respectfully but confidently. 8. Always Have a Dedicated Advocate Present - Have a trusted family member present whenever possible. - Ensure they know your wishes and can communicate them clearly. 9. Establish Leadership in Medical Interactions - View medical professionals as service providers rather than unquestionable authorities. - Be proactive rather than reactive. 10. Don't Leave Vulnerable Family Members Alone - Especially children, elderly parents, or disabled family members. - Maintain a continuous advocate presence whenever feasible. 11. Ground Decisions in Faith Rather Than Fear - Scott emphasizes that freedom from fear begins with confidence in Christ and eternal hope.

Kelly Brownell interviews Jon-Paul Bianchi, Director of Systems Change at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, about the foundation's systems-change approach linking food, health, early childhood, and family economic security to address inequities affecting children and families. Bianchi describes his path from PhD research to policy work and then to Kellogg, and explains how integrated grantmaking focuses upstream on policies, practices, resource flows, narratives, and long-term investment in people and relationships rather than isolated programs. He highlights Vermont's inclusion of food quality in childcare ratings and the foundation's Farm to Early Childhood efforts connecting procurement, regional food systems, and state policy, with examples from states like North Carolina, Iowa, and Wisconsin, and notes Brazil's national local purchasing policy as a model for success. Transcript As I was mentioning before we got started, I've long admired the work of the Kellogg Foundation. Working with the concept of food systems or connecting agriculture with nutrition and thinking about regenerative agricultures. There are a lot of places where your foundation was out front. So, I salute you and your colleagues for that. And it'll be interesting to find out what's happening right now. Tell us a little bit about yourself, and how did you get into the philanthropic work and your work with Kellogg in particular? I'm Jon-Paul Bianchi. I'm the director of the Systems Change team at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. And what that essentially means is I'm the director of national programs at the foundation. But we call it systems change because we really do see in the different areas of work that we focus on- health, family economic security, food, and early childhood- that these things are all interconnected by some distinct systems. But also, common systems that overlap across them. And so, that's the approach that we take. And I'll spend some time sort of diving into that today. You know, to answer the question of how I got here... you know, a master stroke of luck. I was set to be an academic researcher. I was working on my PhD at the University of Wisconsin. I was ABD and decided that I didn't want to be a researcher and I wanted to work in policy. And I moved to Colorado to take a job sort of sight unseen, being the policy director of an organization that worked in K-12 and children's health, and food and early childhood education. And did that for a few years and learned to translate research into practice; into policy. And was giving a presentation and got a tap on a shoulder from somebody that worked at the Kellogg Foundation who was interested in what I was saying. And we had one conversation, and six months later, I wound up having a new job and leaving Colorado and moving to Michigan. That was 15 years ago. Well, you went into this with a great background having done the science as a graduate student and then into the policy world. And you're right, the intersection of those two is really where the magic can occur. You began talking about this, but let's talk about it a little bit more. So, when you say that there are systems that cut across different problems like food and health and economic security, etc., and I know you structured your team to reflect that cross-cutting kind of view of things. But tell us a little bit more about that. And how is this different than what's usually done, and how does it affect the way your work gets carried out? So, big picture at the Kellogg Foundation, we envision a society where every child can thrive. But we know that there's too many kids and families that still can't access good food or quality childcare, or their parents can't find quality jobs because of inequities that are embedded in the policies and the practices and narratives that shape our systems. And so, having a multi-issue integrated grant making team, it's made us more effective by better understanding the points of intersection and collaboration across those bodies of work. So, our food systems program officers are in the same team, and they work closely with our program officers in early childhood and family economic security and health. And those collaborations strengthen the work in a variety of ways. We have experts in each of those areas, but because they're spending time with each other and working in the same team, they're exposed to, and they learn about each other's work and each other's worlds. And that creates powerful collaborations in the foundation, but more importantly, out in the field. And it helps us to see that we can't fix any of these systems, including food systems, with surface level or patch kinds of solutions. We really have to work together to get upstream and focus on policies, focus on practices, focus on resource flows and narratives that really sustain the inequities that we see. And so, the foundation partners with organizations to dismantle barriers in food systems in the other areas so that children and families can access quality food. But I think we also recognize that's about investing in people. And it's about investing in people over time to drive transformational change in any of these systems, including food. For people listening to this who aren't in the world of philanthropy or academics or science or policy they might be saying, "Well, this kind of makes common sense. Isn't this the way it's usually done?" And in fact, it's not usually done to have this cross-cutting work accomplished the way you're doing it. It's actually a pretty impressive thing. Yes, thank you. And I have a lot of respect for our philanthropic partners and peers, and we work very closely with a lot of large and small foundations. And I think the adage in philanthropy is you know one foundation you know one foundation. So, we do it this way and somebody else will do it differently. And I think there's a lot of connection for us back to our founder. You mentioned Will Keith Kellogg at the top of the call. He was ahead of his time in terms of understanding the interconnectedness between food and the land and opportunity and people's education. And a lot of that came out of his tradition as a Seventh Day Adventist. But also, I think just as a person coming up in the Depression and seeing what happened afterwards and really beginning to understand in his own community of how these things were sort of connected to one another. And so, for us, both inside and outside the foundation, systems change really means betting on people long term to reshape those systems from the outside in. But also, from the inside out. And that's really what we're striving for. You mentioned the history of Dr. Kellogg. The history of that family is so interesting, and what went on in, you know, the sanitarium in Battle Creek, Michigan, and how the concept of breakfast cereals came about. And how the focus on natural foods was so important. It's worth spending a little time even on just Wikipedia to try to find out what that history is, because I find it fascinating. So, let's go back to food and go a little bit deeper and talk about what this systems approach looks like in practice. You're a philanthropic organization. You exist in the context of a capitalist society where businesses are out to do as well as they can. How is the foundation's work different from, say, funding a food pantry, launching a single nutrition program somewhere, which is what typically might be done? Yes, I think what we intend to do and how I think our systems approach is a little different from, say, you know, funding a single nutrition program, is that we mean to design and redesign practice and policy based on how kids and families actually live their lives. Right? So, where food and health and early childhood and family economic security show up together in a community, right? Families experience these things simultaneously in their everyday lives. They don't experience these things in silos. And so, we try to have our team and our work reflect that. So, instead of treating food as a narrow problem to fix with one program, we try to think about how the entire system around a child and their caregivers works or doesn't work and find those opportunities and levers to move that whole system. I'll give you a concrete example that will bring in our colleague Linda Jo Doctor, who you mentioned at the top of the conversation. Early in my time at the foundation, I was a reviewer for the Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grant. This was an Obama era competitive grant process for building early childhood systems in states. And the state of Vermont did something really interesting that I had the good fortune to review as part of that team. They included the quality of food and access to fresh, healthy food in childcare centers as part of their quality rating and improvement system for childcare. They didn't just talk about teacher quality or curriculum or reflective practice. They actually said, "If we care about child development, then what children are eating every day in those childcare centers is part of what quality means." That's a systems approach. They connected food policy and procurement directly into early childhood policy and practice so that nutrition and education and child wellbeing were all being advanced simultaneously. I brought that back to the foundation and brought it back to Linda. And we had a really great conversation about it, and then another, and then another, and then another. And that experience helped shape how I think and how many people think about our work at the foundation. And it led to things like the expansion of our Farm to Early Childhood work, which again, leans heavily on procurement as the strategy to drive systems change, but connects it into early childhood policy. Tell us about that. You know, the Vermont example you gave is a terrific one. And you talked about Farm to Early Childhood. What does that mean in practice? In practice for the foundation, it really leaned heavily first on, sort of, understanding the landscape of where there was capacity to connect regional food hubs, farmers and producers and growers to systems of early childhood. At the same time that you have these burgeoning and developing systems of early care and education with regard to financing and sophistication, you have something similar going on in them in the food system movement, depending on the state that you're in. And so, we work diligently in a subset of states to really connect those policy levers, pull them together, and try to create essentially more situations like Vermont, you had partnership at the local community level, at the regional level, and then at the state systems level. So, syncing up the actual practice on the ground, syncing up how the relationships between different organizations are formed and maintained with regards to better food and early childhood. But then also trying to codify that into state policy and practice. And we did that for a number of years and had remarkable success in places like Iowa and Wisconsin and even in North Carolina, and a handful of other states. And we very much saw this as a build off our successful farm-to-school work, but doing it in a system that comparatively in terms of early childhood, was a little more fragile, right? And it wasn't necessarily as easy to do it, but all the more important and helpful because of the age and the vulnerability of the kids and families that we're talking about. The systems approach is very powerful, and so I'm going to ask a question not to be challenging, but to in some ways give you a softball for proving the systems approach. If at the end of the day, the most important thing in a childcare setting is to get healthy food into the bodies of the children so they can thrive intellectually and medically and everything else. Couldn't you accomplish that by just giving a good shopping list, a Costco shopping list to the daycare directors, and they could go buy good foods? And why does it need to be connected with farmers and, you know, the broader connection into the community at large, why is that important? Yes. Well, backing up, I wouldn't want to state, as an early childhood person, that the only thing that, you know, makes an early childhood program high quality would be the quality of the food and that that would, you know, lead to optimal child development and school readiness. I think, you know, there's other things in there that actually matter too. But this is definitely a key component. I would say, you know, to your question, that that system that you named already exists. We have the Child and Adult Care Food Program. We have the ability to subsidize the cost of food, and to have that good shopping list in play. But, I think, what the systems approach does is it asks different questions, right? It seeks to say, where does the food come from? How is it grown? Who is benefiting economically, right? How are schools and childcare centers and farmers and communities connected? And how do we strengthen those, connections and relationships so that we can begin to shift policy and practice so that children and families can reliably have access to good food. And they know that it's coming from the community in which they're situated. And the people on the side that are actually producing the food, the farmers and the folks doing procurement and others, that they're actually connected to it too. And they know where the food is going. And so there is this social kind of interstitial benefit to connecting those systems in a way that I think brings value beyond just you get a healthy meal today. I think it begins to shift culture. And if you could shift culture in the institutions that people are participating in, you can actually shift culture in people. So, you could see if a parent that potentially wasn't exposed to that before, or maybe didn't have access, or didn't know how to get access to that kind of food, if their expectations suddenly shifted because in their childcare program they're getting access to quality food, that then becomes an opportunity to engage in a different way. But it also becomes an opportunity for that parent to become empowered and to come together with other parents and other community members and begin to insist that's a reality in everyday life for them. That becomes a norm rather than an exception. I really like your answer because, you know, in some ways, people in our country have become distant from their food. You know, it used to be you could just go to the store, and there might've been one agent between you and who grew the food. The farmer would deliver it to, and now there are factories and machines that process the food, and 10 steps, and it comes from different countries, and all that kind of thing. And what you're talking about is shrinking that gap again to decrease the distance, so people are more in touch. And you could easily see that if the food is coming from farmers and the daycare providers know that they're going to feel better about the food. They're more likely to tell a story about it to the children. The farmer might come to the daycare center, or the children go to the farm. And you could see there's a lot more going on here than nutrition, and that's the beauty of this systems approach, isn't it? I mean, the children want to have a garden, right? I mean, how many times have we seen that? It seems like a small thing in early childhood, but just that simple act of having a garden and being able to understand how things are cultivated and grown. Even for a small child, and I have two small kids, we have a small garden in our backyard: it's meaningful. And it also, I think, establishes a norm that the tomato that you pick off the vine or the pole bean that you pick off, that you eat, that you find just unbelievably delicious, then that becomes normative for them. That's a normative experience, and kids are not as frightened by things when they encounter it. And I think we have a real opportunity in the early childhood space to link up those two systems to say, "Yes, we can affect change." And I think that, again, back to this notion of investing in people long term, the investment in those kids long term and what they come to expect will be the norm matters very much to how we think about our work at the Kellogg Foundation. So you're talking about both practices and policies and a cross-sector approach to these things. And let's talk about policy for a moment. Where does policy typically break down? And what kind of people need to be at the table, and what sort of partnerships need to be established in order to have better food policy? I think if we take seriously that food policy is cross-sector, I believe that we need to build tables that look like the food system. And that means not just public health experts or nutrition advocates or academics, but farmers and food workers, and those childcare providers and teachers, and leaders in K-12, and tribal leaders, community organizers, local state government officials, right? And the funders, right? The funders who are willing to invest in the long slow work of doing systems change. And, you know, one place I would highlight is in your home state of North Carolina. For years, there was significant investment that helped really build a dense ecosystem. You established regional food hubs and meat processing infrastructure, and anchor institutions into schools and early childhood centers. And a really strong network of organizers and philanthropic partners. And that made it possible to fully integrate farm to early childhood in your state's definition of early childhood. And as an aside, I would say North Carolina was also one of the leading states back when I was first coming into the field of building out a high-quality system of childcare. North Carolina led that. And so, these two things converging is a very powerful example, but again, we're getting back to local sourcing. We're getting back to bigger things than just doing food education, right? Those things are now built into the system. And they're not just a side project of the system. They actually are the system. So, you're talking about a foundation doing a lot more than getting proposals, seeing what needs to be funded, and then sending money out the door. You're talking about connecting people in innovative and unique ways. And building bridges that didn't exist before. And getting people to understand the systems change approach. And it just can lead to so many interesting and innovative things that just weren't possible using traditional models. So, really my hat's off to the work you do, and I can see why it's creating such powerful outcomes. One piece I would be remiss if I didn't say this, right? What makes all those partnerships work or fall apart? Usually, it's not the brilliance of a single policy idea or practice idea. I. Sort of. Sound like a broken record, but I'm going to come back to this. Investing in that people infrastructure that sits underneath it is really important. And the places that we find that make progress in any of the issues we're talking about, family economic security, food, health, Medicaid, early childhood, K-12, right? The places that make progress really do have varied and diverse voices at the table, and they're able to build real trust. And they're able to cultivate champions and also the next generation of champions and the next generation of champions who can move between those sectors, right? And the funders are involved, but they really understand that they're financing relationships and governance and people. They're not financing programs. And I think as a grant maker, that's an interesting distinction to think about. Think we know it implicitly and we know it when we see it. It's a lot harder to stick it in a white paper and define it and disseminate it in Stanford Social Innovation Review, for example. No, I totally agree. In the work that we've done over the years with, uh, community partners in Durham, it's been my impression that they get this systems thing from the very get-go. That they understand that if poverty is too severe, then nothing else is going to work, and if housing is a problem, then these other things are going to be affected in pretty serious ways. And they understand the importance of these. And in a way you're letting the flowers bloom. You're taking, I think, what some people understand intuitively and would like to accomplish, but they've been forced into silos. And then once a funder comes along and can allow this to prosper, I think it's sort of a natural thing that occurs. I think so. And I think the tricky thing there is to not be seduced by the programmatic solution. Like, do you remember several years ago when the notion of collective impact was this very popular term that folks talked about? And it's a good thing. I mean, I think the framework and the model is powerful, and it's a useful thought exercise. But what I found in a lot of collective impact work was that it focused very much on aligning the programs. Sufficiently funding the programs and aligning the programs, but not the human side of design and redesign of how do those programs function, right? Who do they serve? Who's at the table when building them or rebuilding them? Do you have the ability to change them midstream if you feel that you need to? And I think a slightly different approach with systems change is you're sort of engaging in a loose hold of the policies and the practices and the issues to give people and the people infrastructure and the relationships time to come together and figure out how they want to move them individually, and how they want to move them collectively. And that's a subtle difference. That's a nuance that I think has really worked in our particular corner of the world. One thing I bet some people are interested in is how the Kellogg Foundation might be distinct from Kellogg as a company. You've described beautifully the innovative work you're doing. The company is off doing what it does commercially. How do these two things intersect? And what's been the history of the connection between the foundation and the company? Yes. So, when the foundation was founded in the 1930s, Will Keith Kellogg, as you said, he endowed the foundation and created it separate and apart from the company. So, it's an independent philanthropic organization. And so, while we bear the name of Will Keith Kellogg, the foundation does not have a formal connection or stake in the company any longer. As you may know, the company split into two companies a few years ago, one called Kellanova and one called the W.K. Kellogg Cereal Company. And since then, I believe both companies have been acquired. I think Mars now owns Kellanova, and Ferrero, an Italian company, owns W.K. At present, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation does not have any connection to either of those companies because they've been acquired by other groups. And aside from having some stock with the foundation, that was sold to support our endowment, we don't have any formal connections anymore. But I think the proximity of the foundation to the company in Battle Creek, and I think the shared history of Battle Creek and the shared history of Mr. Kellogg's vision is actually important to note. And I think it does matter to how the two institutions are connected. I said this a little while ago in the conversation, but in the 1930s, Mr. Kellogg knew that you couldn't separate food from health and education, family economic security, and he knew this while he was making cornflakes, right? And so he helped make sure in the late 1930s that children in Battle Creek had access to fresh milk in schools at the same time that he was doing work in soil conservation and in building healthy land. And he had a sense of knowing that how the food is grown and how kids are nourished, it's part of the same story. And I think that DNA has pulled forward into the foundation, and it makes it a really special place to work because we still carry that memory of him, and we still carry that vision of him into the work that we do. Thanks. You know, a long time ago, when I first became familiar with the Kellogg Foundation, I wondered about the history and the independence of the foundation from the company. And I pretty quickly came to learn that the foundation, as you said, is quite independent from the company. But you've enriched my knowledge even beyond what I've known over the years, so thank you. That's a fascinating history. So, let's end with one final question. If you fast-forward and kind of look ahead, what do you think is on the way? And what does success look like to you and your colleagues? Yes, it's a good question. I mean, I think if we got this right, you know, 10- 20 years from now, success would look like children and families living in communities where good food is just a part of everyday life. It's normal and reliable and not something that folks are lucky to find. I talked a little bit about how Mr. Kellogg thought about this in the '30s, but we also see what's possible in other places, right? When that vision can become a reality in terms of policy and practice. So, we had done some work in the country of Brazil. And we see now that national policy in the country of Brazil now requires that at least 50% of school food be purchased from local sources, grown with high-quality standards, right? That one decision reshaped incentives all along the food chain. What farmers grow, what institutions buy, what kids eat. That's a powerful example of institutions using their everyday purchasing power to build healthier and a more just system. So, you know, 10- 20 years from now, if we've done our job, it would mean that the kinds of innovations in places like Brazil or North Carolina or even in Michigan with our 10 Cents a Meal program, that those types of things would have become the norm. That schools and early childhood centers and hospitals and tribal and local governments would be routinely buying good, locally rooted food. And that workers and farmers are earning a fair and stable wage, and they have incomes. And the communities most affected by hunger and inequity are actually at the core of leading and designing new systems. And food policy would no longer be a patch on top of the inequity. It would be one of the main ways that we build healthier and more equitable futures for kids and families. BIO Jon-Paul Bianchi is the Director of Systems change at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) in Battle Creek, Michigan. In this role, he leads WKKF's national grantmaking strategy focused on early childhood care and education, health equity, employment equity and food systems. As a longtime philanthropic leader and national expert with a focus on early childhood education, Bianchi provides strategic oversight to the foundation's national programmatic work to support thriving children, families and communities. Bianchi holds a doctorate of Education from Vanderbilt University's Peabody College of Education and Human Development, a master's degree in child development and a bachelor's degree in child and family studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He helped found and currently serves on the board of Valley Settlement in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

A retrospective comparison of two state-funded smartphone-based contingency management programs with different incentives  Drug and Alcohol Dependence This retrospective study compared outcomes for patients with stimulant use disorder enrolled in a smartphone-based contingency management program based on the amount of total incentives possible, either $75 (“low-value”) or $599 (“moderate-value”). The low-value program was based in New Jersey, funded through SAMHSA (which limited reimbursement to $75/patient at the time of implementation, which has since been increased), and rewarded completing drug testing, attending counseling visits, and completing CBT modules rather than abstinence over 16 weeks. The moderate-value program was funded by West Virginia's Medicaid managed care organizations, lasted up to 26 weeks, and largely rewarded negative drug screening results, with additional rewards for counseling and CBT modules. Patients in the moderate-value program submitted significantly higher rates of negative substance tests (36%, with an average of 3.2 negative tests) compared to those in the low-value group (24.7%, with an average of 24.8 negative tests).   Read this issue of the ASAM Weekly Subscribe to the ASAM Weekly Visit ASAM

An estimated one in three Californians are insured by Medi-Cal, the state version of Medicaid. But as the federal government cuts billions in funding and imposes new work requirements and paperwork processes, many Californians could lose their coverage. Meantime, in anticipation of the cuts, hospitals and health clinics are already cutting services and closing locations; the state is scrambling to step in while maintaining a balanced budget. We take stock of what the new Medi-Cal landscape means for everyone's access to health care in California and the Bay Area. Guests: Tyler Sadwith, California State Medicaid Director; Chief Deputy Director of Health Care Programs, California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Dr. Milana PeBenito, medical doctor of Family Practice, Maternal and Child Health; member, Sonoma County's Maternal Child, Adolescent Health Advisory Board Angela Hart, senior correspondent, KFF Health News Kristof Stremikis, director of market analysis and insight, California Health Care Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The same Robert Kennedy Jr. who sued Monsanto over glyphosate in 2017 is now defending an order to expand its production. What does a functional medicine physician do with that? Shiv K. Goel, an internal medicine and functional medicine physician, argues that the Make America Healthy Again movement correctly names the chronic disease crisis, ultra-processed food, and a broken food system, then prescribes the wrong treatment. This episode is based on his article "Make America Healthy Again fails true functional medicine," published on KevinMD. You will hear why MAHA's root-cause language overlaps with functional medicine, why undermining vaccines during a measles outbreak is the contradiction the guest cannot ignore, how silence on Medicaid and SNAP cuts hurts the patients most harmed by chronic disease, and why clinicians must reclaim root-cause language from populist politics. If you have felt torn between agreeing with parts of MAHA and rejecting the rest, this conversation draws the line the guest thinks physicians have to hold. Partner with me on the KevinMD platform. With over three million monthly readers and half a million social media followers, I give you direct access to the doctors and patients who matter most. Whether you need a sponsored article, email campaign, video interview, or a spot right here on the podcast, I offer the trusted space your brand deserves to be heard. Let's work together to tell your story. PARTNER WITH KEVINMD → https://kevinmd.com/influencer SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

Healthcare is simultaneously propping up the US economy and facing one of its most uncertain moments in years.This month, Halle and Steve unpack the growing contradictions shaping digital health right now: healthcare jobs are driving nearly half of US job growth while provider bankruptcies surge, AI is flooding into healthcare faster than regulators can keep up, and Washington continues to send mixed signals on the future of healthcare policy and innovation.We cover:Why healthcare jobs are now carrying the US labor market and what Medicaid cuts could mean for the economyThe surprising comeback of wearables and how companies like Whoop, Oura, and Google are building massive subscription businessesCMS's new ACCESS model and the debate over whether AI-driven care can actually lower costs without sacrificing qualityThe lawsuit against Character.AI and what it reveals about the growing demand for AI mental health toolsWhy investors are pouring billions into AI drug discovery despite huge unanswered questions about clinical developmentMarty Makary's resignation from the FDA and what ongoing instability means for biotech, pharma, and healthcare innovation—Show notes:Forget Tech and Hollywood. California Is Powered by Healthcare Jobs. (WSJ)Oura Debuts Ring 5, Ahead of Potential IPO (WWD)Whoop Raises $575 Million at $10.1 Billion Valuation (Whoop)Fitbit Ditches the Screen With Its New $99 Whoop Rival (PC Mag)Why big digital health players are missing from Medicare's chronic care experiment (STAT)Character.AI Lawsuit (PA.gov) Marty Makary out as FDA chief (Axios)—

Eric Pachman is a chemical engineer-turned-data storyteller who exposed hundreds of millions in drug pricing overcharges through his nonprofit 46 Brooklyn Research, and now uses data visualization to reveal hidden truths about jobs, healthcare, and inequality as founder of Data for the People. Find Eric here: https://www.data4thepeople.com/signupEpisode Sponsor: Fiscal AI is a modern data terminal that gives investors instant access to twenty years of financials, earnings transcripts, and extensive segment and KPI data—use my link for a two-week free trial plus 15% off: https://fiscal.ai/talkingbillions/3:00 – Eric opens with a near-death pacing experience at the Moab 240-mile race — hypothermia, lost in the mountains, 80 miles covered over two days — and how surviving it cracked open the question: what am I doing with my life?7:00 – Career journey: chemical engineer → ExxonMobil → Harvard Business School → Morgan Stanley (oil & commodities) → buy-side family office → CSX Railroad → pharmacy/drug pricing → 46 Brooklyn Research.10:05 – Drug pricing exposed: middlemen taking ~33% of every transaction. "Imagine if the stock price was $1,000 and the commission was $333."14:03 – His mother's death from pancreatic cancer. Her mental anguish — the inability to fill an internal void with things and experiences — became "the greatest teaching I've ever had in my life."22:00 – Harvard Business School as a crucible: the introverted engineer forced to speak without certainty, eventually becoming a speaker at thousand-person maritime conferences.28:00 – The jobs data reality: outside healthcare, the U.S. economy has been losing jobs. Healthcare was 200% of all job growth in the prior year.33:20 – Exclusive reveal: 3 states (CA, PA, NY) account for 60% of the most Medicaid-sensitive elder care jobs — and 2027 cuts will hit them hardest.40:41 – AI and jobs: "Net contraction through attrition is the same thing as firing people to me."48:31 – "Maximum efficiency and productivity ends up killing what makes us human, which is creativity."58:55 – Burnout: "If you're only doing something for yourself, you will reach a point of burnout."1:08:43 – On success: "What can I do to impact the broader community... and lose all attachment to the outcome?"Podcast Program – Disclosure StatementBlue Infinitas Capital, LLC is a registered investment adviser and the opinions expressed by the Firm's employees and podcast guests on this show are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Blue Infinitas Capital, LLC. All statements and opinions expressed are based upon information considered reliable although it should not be relied upon as such. Any statements or opinions are subject to change without notice.Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Adrianne Nickerson. The two talk about the challenges women founders face in raising capital, the strategic formation of partnerships with major health systems, and how Oula is addressing both the medical and emotional needs of women before, during, and after pregnancy—all with the goal of transforming women's healthcare in the U.S. In this episode, we discuss: How Adrianne Nickerson identified the problems with traditional maternity care and designed Oula's innovative, team-based care model combining midwives, OB-GYNs, and care navigators to create a more personalized, supportive experience for women. What it took to develop partnerships with major institutions like Mount Sinai, Stanford, and a soon-to-be-announced Charlotte, NC location, and what shifting market trends made big institutions willing to consider new care models. When market conditions, such as changing consumer sentiment about over-medicalization and health workforce shortages, accelerated Oula's traction with health systems. Why the U.S. maternity care system was overdue for change, with poor outcomes, high costs, and a one-size-fits-all approach that left many women dissatisfied or even traumatized by their experiences. How constraints, obstacles, and even pandemic-era disruptions created unexpected opportunities to refine and scale the Oula business model. Adrianne Nickerson founded Oula in 2019, a collaborative maternity care practice that brings together midwives, OBGYNs, and care navigators to provide comprehensive care before, during, and after pregnancy. The practice delivers a full range of clinical services — preconception counseling, pregnancy care, hospital birth, postpartum support, and ongoing gynecology care — complemented by 24/7 care navigation, virtual support, educational resources, and expert-led workshops. Oula's team-based model emphasizes shared decision-making and personalized,whole-person care, consistently achieving outcomes that exceed national benchmarks: fewer cesarean births, lower preterm birth rates, higher VBAC success, and an average NPS of 90+. Oula accepts most major insurances, including Medicaid, and serves patients across New York and Connecticut, with continued expansion underway. Interested in learning more? Reach out to partners@oulahealth.com. Website: https://oulahealth.com/ Social Media Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriannenickerson/      

In this week's Healthcare Preview, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Maddie News to discuss the Medicaid work requirements interim final rule, anticipated for release today.

188 The Intersection of Hospice and Palliative Care: A Conversation with Dr. Jill Schwartz-Chevlin,  MD, MBA, FACP Host Marie Betcher, RN and former hospice nurse, interviews Dr. Jill  Schwartz-Chevlin, an internist and palliative physician with experience in home-based primary care, hospice leadership, and value-based care. Dr. Jill explains value-based medicine as aligning incentives with patient outcomes, especially for people with complex chronic illness, by anticipating needs, supporting symptom recognition, and preventing crisis-driven ER and hospital use that can lead to debility and loss of independence. She describes Vynca's home-based, tech-enabled, interdisciplinary palliative care model across California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Idaho, plus enhanced care management and a digital advance care planning platform used in 28 states. She discusses reimbursement challenges, noting Medicaid palliative care programs in California, Hawaii, and New Jersey and Medicare Advantage as current pathways, and explains transferring eligible patients to hospice when available while providing virtual hospice-like support in areas without access. Dr. Jill outlines practical ways to normalize advance care planning conversations and encourages patients and families to advocate for palliative services and proactive planning. 00:00 Welcome and Disclaimer 00:29 Meet Host and Guest 02:13 Dr Jill's Background 05:40 Value Based Care Explained 11:01 Patient Empowerment and Team Care 13:51 Vynca Locations and Services 15:07 Proactive Home Based Model 20:16 Access and Reimbursement Challenges 23:32 Hospice Transition and Rural Gaps 25:11 Advance Care Planning Tips 30:37 Final Takeaways and Closing    https://www.vyncacare.com/   If you want to help, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice  Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast.  Maire introduces a partnership with Suzanne Mayer RN inventor of the  cloud9caresystem.com,  When patients remain in the same position for extended periods, they are at high risk of developing pressure injuries, commonly known as bedsores. One of the biggest challenges caregivers face is the tendency for pillows and repositioning inserts to easily dislodge during care.(Suzanne is a former guest on Episode #119) When you order with Cloud 9 care system, please tell them you heard about them from Hospice Explained.(Thank You) Marie's Contact Marie@HospiceExplained.com www.HospiceExplained.com   Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use Medicare.gov to help find a hospice agency, 2. choose Find provider 3. Choose Hospice 4. then add your zip code This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one.

In this episode of John Solomon Reports, we explore the controversial proposal that could give your car a "kill switch" based on its assessment of your driving. Congressman Scott Perry from Pennsylvania joins John to discuss the lack of courage in Congress to block this nanny state initiative, raising concerns about safety, privacy, and personal independence. They also delve into the pressing issue of FISA reform, questioning whether real protections for civil liberties can be achieved after decades of abuses.In the second segment, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson shares his insights on a recent court victory that empowers President Trump's Election Integrity Executive Order. This order aims to tackle absentee ballot mailing and enhance citizenship checks. Wilson also discusses effective strategies to combat Medicare and Medicaid fraud in South Carolina, offering potential solutions for other states facing similar challenges.Lastly, Ashley Hayek, a key executive at the America First Policy Institute, provides an update on the vital Get Out the Vote operations for Republicans leading into the 2026 elections. She outlines the strategies necessary to maintain control of Congress and ensure voter engagement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Photo by Patty Brito on Unsplash The U.S. healthcare system is in crisis. COVID strained health care organizations and stressed healthcare workers; and it seems that we've not yet recovered from that nightmare. We're unlikely to see the system recover in the short term and it may take a lot longer, as the Trump Administration and Congress make cuts to tax credits for health insurance, Medicaid, and other health programs. The leaders of healthcare organizations are focused on the bottom line to survive but some exceptional healthcare administrators are also focused on supporting their staff, particularly nurses who provide the bulk of care. They know that you can't have quality healthcare with good outcomes if you don't address employee satisfaction. But what does this work look like? How do healthcare organizations such as hospitals ensure that nurses and other healthcare workers are provided with the support they need to be able to do their jobs well and feel joy in their practice? The American Nurses Credentialing Center has looked at this for nurses and has an initiative called Pathway to Excellence that focuses on how organizations can create positive practice environments that empower and engage staff, and recognizes the organizations that do create such environments. HealthCetera host Diana J. Mason, PhD, RN, talked about this work with Christine Pabico, RN, PhD, FAAN, Senior Director of the Pathway to Excellence Program for the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This interview first aired on HealthCetera in the Catskills on WIOX Radio on April 29, 2026. The post Providing Nurses & Other Healthcare Workers with Support appeared first on HealthCetera.

Send us Fan MailContact us at www.SeniorLiving.comA fall, an unexpected hospital stay, and suddenly your family is making life-changing decisions with a clock ticking in the background. We sit down with Lisa and Paul Marsh from Senior Aid, senior living expert Deanna Allen, and Kelly Denny to cut through the noise around Medicaid planning, long-term care, and the real steps families can take before hospital discharge turns into an expensive scramble. If you have aging parents or you're planning for your own future, this conversation is designed to replace panic with a clear path forward. We get specific about the biggest misconception we see everywhere: people assume Medicare will pay for long-term care. We explain why long-term Medicaid is often the primary payer for ongoing support, why it is not limited to “the poverty line,” and why the process can take months if you wait until a crisis. Lisa shares what she wishes she had known earlier about eligibility, planning, and the uncomfortable but critical step of understanding exactly where Mom or Dad's money is and how it's structured. We also dig into waiver programs and what families should listen for when they hear the word “waiver,” including Utah's New Choices Waiver as an example of how state-by-state rules can change the best strategy. Then we shift to the real estate side: how to sell a parent's home without getting trapped by delays, lowball offers, deed transfers, or gifting mistakes that can trigger Medicaid penalties. Finally, we address the emotional weight: guilt, stigma, and how touring modern senior living communities can change everything. Subscribe, share this with a sibling, and leave a review so more families can find the guidance they need before the next emergency hits.

Jill Biden's eyebrow-raising claims about the infamous debate, a roast of the disastrous America 250 concert lineup, Hakeem Jeffries' latest FaceTune fail, and the fellas welcome Vivek Ramaswamy to the progrum to discuss Medicaid fraud, healthcare costs, and his vision for Ohio's future. Plus: a legendary King of the Hill showdown, a one-handed driver's traffic stop gone hilariously wrong, and plenty of Friday chaos along the way. #ruthlesspodcast #VivekRamaswamy #America250 #JoeBiden #hakeemjeffries 00:02:56 Jill Biden Claims She Thought Joe Biden Had a Stroke 00:05:12 Debate Fallout and the Biden Family Cover-Up Debate 00:11:49 Democrat Civil War Reignites Over Biden's Exit 00:19:25 America 250 Concert Lineup Gets Roasted 00:28:24 Young MC Bails on America 250 Celebration 00:39:18 Hakeem Jeffries Caught Using FaceTune Again 00:45:23 Does James Talarico Really Avoid Meat? 00:50:29 King of the Hill: Adam Kinzinger vs. Joe Walsh 01:01:00 Florida Deputy Tickets Driver for Using a Hand She Doesn't Have 01:08:06 Vivek Ramaswamy on Medicaid Fraud and Ohio's Future 01:37:20 Why Vivek's Medicaid Fraud Plan Could Become a National Model Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Lisa Wright, President & CEO at Community Health Choice, discusses the evolving consumer experience in healthcare, the growing role of AI and automation in payer operations, and the affordability challenges shaping Medicaid and insurance markets.

CannCon and Chris Paul close out May with a Friday that mixes epistemology, geopolitics, and fraud exposure in equal measure. Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during a test fire at Cape Canaveral, and Chris Paul uses it to open a discussion on predictive programming, the feedback loop between Hollywood and government, and the fundamental epistemological question nobody asks: how do we actually know the things we are told are true? The Trump White House drops a troll page called whitehouse.gov/aliens using UFO language to describe 3.1 million illegal immigrant encounters, and the conversation about real disclosure follows naturally. Axios publishes another Iran deal framework that Chris Paul dismantles piece by piece, noting the media does not know who is negotiating on either side and has published multiple false frameworks already. The CSIS think tank, funded by the Gates Foundation, Open Societies, Rockefeller Brothers, and 16 foreign governments, warns that US weapons stockpiles are depleted after the Iran conflict, and CannCon identifies it as the military industrial complex demanding a rebuild. The national debt interest now consumes 19 cents of every federal tax dollar. A Fox News segment reveals North Carolina had an 11,000 percent increase in autism therapy Medicaid billing in four years, Minnesota 51,000 percent since 2018, and Todd Blanche confirms politicians including Tim Walz and Ilhan Omar are in the scope of accountability.

Montana's top law enforcement officer joined Vice President J.D. Vance for an anti-fraud roundtable this week. President Donald Trump earlier this year declared what he called a “full-scale war” on fraud in public benefit programs like Medicaid and nutrition assistance.

In a massive, long-overdue crackdown on government waste and rampant abuse, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has officially put all 50 states on notice. A federal HHS Office of Inspector General audit found Colorado made at least $77.8 million in improper fee-for-service Medicaid payments for Applied Behavior Analysis therapy for children diagnosed with autism in 2022-2023 alone. This comes in addition to Scott Bessent today announcing the $250 bill with Trumps face on it! The Marxist dems are furious!Sponsor:My PillowWww.MyPillow.com/johnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DESCRIPTION Today's broadcast dives into explosive new allegations of government waste, fraud, and abuse uncovered by the Trump administration and DOGE investigators. Tara and Lee break down jaw-dropping figures involving welfare overpayments, fraudulent SBA loans, fake nonprofits, Medicaid abuse, and taxpayer-funded NGO schemes that allegedly siphoned hundreds of billions from the federal government. The show also covers California legislation critics say would criminalize investigative journalism targeting nonprofit fraud, plus growing outrage over activist groups receiving taxpayer money while journalists and whistleblowers face intimidation. SUMMARY This episode focuses on the Trump administration's aggressive anti-fraud campaign and the staggering amounts of taxpayer money allegedly lost through government programs over the last two decades. Tara highlights claims that trillions may have been stolen through welfare fraud, Medicaid abuse, fake nonprofit organizations, and fraudulent COVID-era SBA loans. The conversation also examines the political implications of the crackdown, including accusations that Democratic officials ignored or protected fraud networks tied to activist organizations and NGOs. Tara argues new legislation in California targeting citizen journalists and nonprofit investigations reflects growing panic among political elites as public scrutiny intensifies. The show closes with discussion about DOGE operations continuing behind the scenes, federal prosecutions expanding nationwide, and the broader debate over government accountability and taxpayer transparency. KEY TOPICS DOGE fraud investigations SBA loan fraud allegations Medicaid and welfare overpayments NGO funding controversy California journalism legislation Government waste and abuse Federal fraud prosecutions Immigration nonprofit scrutiny Biden administration oversight criticism Trump administration anti-fraud efforts SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS “DOGE Never Went Away” Tara discusses claims that DOGE investigators are still actively uncovering major fraud operations inside federal agencies. “$186 Billion In Overpayments” Breakdown of massive welfare and Medicaid overpayment figures reportedly tied to ineligible recipients. “The $200 Billion SBA Bombshell” Reaction to new allegations involving fraudulent PPP and SBA loan programs. “California's War On Citizen Journalists” Discussion about controversial legislation critics say would punish investigative reporting targeting nonprofit misconduct. “The NGO Money Pipeline” Tara explains claims that taxpayer money was routed through activist organizations and nonprofits with little federal oversight. QUOTE OF THE DAY “They are trying to criminalize journalism because the fraud is finally being exposed.” SOCIAL MEDIA TEASER Every day brings another MASSIVE fraud revelation. Tara breaks down the exploding DOGE investigations, billions in alleged government waste, California's push to silence citizen journalists, and why Democrats are panicking as prosecutions ramp up.

DESCRIPTION New fraud revelations continue pouring out as the Trump administration and DOGE uncover billions in questionable payments, fraudulent loans, and alleged abuse of taxpayer-funded programs. Tara and Lee break down shocking welfare overpayment figures, fraudulent PPP loans, controversial California legislation critics call the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” and growing battles over redistricting in South Carolina and Texas politics. Plus, explosive claims about NGOs, food stamp fraud, and why conservatives say the political establishment is panicking as investigations ramp up. OPENING TEASE Every single day another jaw-dropping fraud number drops — billions in welfare overpayments, fraudulent PPP loans, fake nonprofits, and now even allegations of food stamp scams stretching overseas. Meanwhile critics say Democrats are trying to criminalize citizen journalism and silence investigators exposing the system. Tara and Lee unpack the latest political firestorm. SEGMENT BREAKDOWN SEGMENT 1 — DOGE STILL OPERATING? Discussion about Elon Musk confirming DOGE operations continue behind the scenes Claims that fraud investigations are accelerating daily Stephen Miller statement suggesting fraud crackdowns could significantly reduce national debt Debate over Medicaid and welfare “overpayments” versus outright fraud SEGMENT 2 — SHOCKING FRAUD NUMBERS $186 billion in alleged welfare and Medicaid overpayments discussed Claims of trillions lost to fraud since 2003 SBA announcement regarding fraudulent PPP loans Discussion of criminal prosecutions and recovery efforts underway SEGMENT 3 — CALIFORNIA'S “STOP NICK SHIRLEY ACT” Criticism of proposed California legislation targeting citizen journalism Debate over nonprofit oversight and investigative reporting Concerns raised about penalties for sharing investigative footage online Discussion surrounding immigrant nonprofits and transparency SEGMENT 4 — SOUTH CAROLINA REDISTRICTING WAR Shane Massey criticized over opposition to Republican redistricting efforts Debate over congressional maps and party representation Hosts argue Republicans are failing to maximize political advantage Discussion of South Carolina tax policies and state leadership frustrations SEGMENT 5 — TEXAS CULTURE WAR HEATS UP Debate over Texas candidate James Talarico and church library materials Discussion of gender identity books and LGBTQ topics aimed at youth Vegan campaign clip controversy revisited Broader conversation about cultural battles inside American politics SEGMENT 6 — FOOD STAMP FRAUD & NGO NETWORKS Allegations involving food stamp fraud schemes in Massachusetts Discussion about NGOs allegedly avoiding federal oversight Claims that Democrat-controlled states resist sharing program data Debate over immigration, welfare systems, and taxpayer accountability KEY TALKING POINTS DOGE investigations allegedly uncovering billions in fraud Welfare overpayments versus organized fraud operations PPP loan fraud prosecutions increasing California bill targeting investigative journalism sparks backlash South Carolina Republicans divided on redistricting strategy Texas political and cultural battles intensifying Food stamp fraud allegations tied to immigrant communities NGOs and government accountability under scrutiny QUOTE OF THE DAY “Every single day another shocking fraud number drops — billions here, billions there, and nobody can believe how deep it goes.” THUMBNAIL TEXT OPTIONS BILLIONS STOLEN? DOGE UNCOVERS MORE FRAUD THEY DON'T WANT YOU TO SEE THIS MASSIVE WELFARE SCAM? DEMOCRATS IN PANIC MODE THE FRAUD NEVER ENDS SEO KEYWORDS DOGE fraud investigation, Trump administration fraud crackdown, PPP loan fraud, Medicaid overpayments, welfare fraud, California journalism bill, Nick Shirley Act, Shane Massey redistricting, South Carolina politics, Texas politics, James Talarico controversy, NGO fraud allegations, food stamp fraud, Elon Musk DOGE, JD Vance fraud investigation SOCIAL MEDIA CLIP TITLES “DOGE Just F ...

Lots to discuss and I hope we get to all of it today, though I doubt it.Just too much, and I need to make bigger points. For months, the political spotlight has belonged to Marco Rubio.The Secretary of State has been sprinting across the global stage like a man extinguishing geopolitical dumpster fires with a fire cannon on loan from God.Foreign policy crises erupt every morning now with the reliability of Starbucks opening at 5 a.m., and Rubio has managed to stay in the center of nearly all of them.China flexes. Iran threatens. Europe panics. Somebody somewhere launches something at someone else, and there's Rubio on television again, looking like a guy who hasn't slept since the Bush administration.Meanwhile, JD Vance had largely faded into the political wallpaper.Not gone. Not irrelevant. Just…waiting.Washington is cruel to vice presidents.The office has historically carried all the prestige of being the backup drummer in a legendary rock band. If the president succeeds, the VP gets polite applause. If the administration stumbles, suddenly everybody remembers the vice president exists. It's why men like Dan Quayle became cultural punchlines instead of political heavyweights. America remembers vice presidents the way people remember the side salad that came with the steak.And JD Vance knows this.He understands that in modern politics, invisibility is death wrapped in a necktie.So when President Donald Trump handed him oversight of major fraud investigations, Vance didn't treat it like ceremonial busywork. He treated it like a launch sequence.Because this assignment is not small.This is not “chair a committee studying paperclips” territory. Trump effectively handed Vance a political flamethrower and pointed him toward some of the bluest states in America, where public money has allegedly vanished with the magical elegance of socks in a hotel dryer.And Vance appears eager to pull on every thread.The opening battlefield? Minnesota.Which honestly makes perfect sense. Minnesota has quietly become one of the most fascinating contradictions in modern American politics. It presents itself as the land of clean governance, sensible moderation, and aggressively cheerful public radio voices that sound like they apologize to furniture after bumping into it. Yet beneath that wholesome Scandinavian frosting sits a government apparatus repeatedly rocked by fraud scandals large enough to make casino accountants blush.Vance recently announced major indictments tied to fraud schemes in the state and posted this on X:Today, the task force and the DOJ announced a massive take down of two of the largest Medicaid fraud cases in Minnesota state history, as well as the largest autism fraud scheme ever charged by the federal government. Our message is simple: if you're committing fraud, we will… pic.twitter.com/MNfkLlOY0R— JD Vance (@JDVance) May 22, 2026See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Linktree for Community ResourcesNeed help appealing your GLP-1 insurance denials? Try findhonestcare.com/kimRo - Telehealth for GLP1 Weight Management and GLP-1 _________________________________________________________________________***Note: Kim had some sound issues, so we appreciate your patience and grace with her audio this episode. What does it mean to start GLP-1 treatment later in life… after years of trying to make weight loss work?In this episode, Kim and Kat talk with Dr. Lindsey Ogle, an obesity specialist, and Deb Cooperman, an obesity care advocate and content creator, about starting GLP-1 treatment in your 60s and why the experience can feel different this time around.As more adults over 60 explore GLP-1 medications, Deb shares her story openly, from decades of diet culture and early messaging about weight to grief, food noise, and navigating obesity treatment later in life. And we also discuss the upcoming coverage of GLP-1s for obesity on Medicare (and maybe Medicaid) in July 2026. Dr. Ogle helps connect those experiences to the science, including expectations, side effects, protein, muscle preservation, and what support can look like as we age.What we cover:- GLP-1 weight loss over 60- Food noise and obesity beyond willpower- Diet culture and lifelong messaging around weight- Grief, stress, and emotional eating- Protein, muscle preservation, and aging on GLP-1s- Side effects and realistic expectationsFollow Deb Follow Dr. Ogle _________________________________________________________________________Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0HUIGKl3BN4Vg6LYI-dkOA/join_________________________________________________________________________#Mounjaro #MounjaroJourney #Ozempic #Semaglutide #tirzepatide  #GLP1 #Obesity #zepbound #wegovySend us Fan Mail!Support the showKim Carlos, Executive Producer TikTokInstagram Kat Carter,  Producer TikTokInstagram 

This week, we discuss the costs of dementia care vs. other long term care needs. Too many believe Medicare pays for care after age 65. Medicare may pay for up to 100 days if skilled care is also needed to help recovery from a hospitalization/procedure, and if you've been in the hosptal at least three nights. At age 80, 75% of people with Alzheimer's disease live in nursing homes while 4% of others at age 80 live there. Do you really want to spend down your assets to qualify fro Medicaid and be "put" in a nursing home where 75% of your peers have dementia? Here is a link to learn what it takes to qualify for Medicaid in your state https://www.elderlawanswers.com/ Here is a link to see current and future costs of care where you live (use 5% inflation growth to project future costs more accurately https://www.carescout.com/cost-of-care Then use the link below to schedule a brief call or zoom with me to learn if LTC insurance may be a good strategy you can use to protect yor family, savings and choices https://calendly.com/diane-p4t/30min If we agree it's a valuable option to consider, we'll schedule a longer meeting and get to work.

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Welcome to a new, limited podcast series exploring major policy changes affecting older adults. This episode is part of our Age-Friendly Health series, which explores topics at the intersection of aging, health, health care, and health policy.In our third and final episode for the series in 2026, host Katherine Ornstein welcomes Alison Barkoff of George Washington University to the program to discuss the rising economic and social importance of family caregiving, recent federal policy shifts affecting Medicaid and caregiver programs, and new interventions at the state and private‑sector levels.Support for the Age-Friendly Health series is provided by The John A. Hartford Foundation.Related Links:Reflections On Caregiving Policy: Progress, Challenges, And Opportunities (Health Affairs Forefront)History Repeats? Faced With Medicaid Cuts, States Reduced Support For Older Adults And Disabled People (Health Affairs Forefront)Long Term Services and Supports InitiativeNational Strategy to Support Family CaregiversNation Alliance for Caregiving's Caregiver Nation Coalition

Stay connected with us at americangroundradio.com, on Facebook, and Instagram. You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for May 22, 2026. We open with the Supreme Court's pending decision on birthright citizenship — one of the most consequential immigration rulings in American history. We break down the actual constitutional debate over the 14th Amendment's phrase subject to the jurisdiction thereof, what the founders who wrote and debated the amendment said it meant at the time, why the logical interpretation is that children of people who entered the country illegally were never intended to receive automatic citizenship, and why President Trump's comment that the court will probably rule against him may be more strategic than frustrated — a piece of reverse psychology designed to force the justices to rule on the law rather than their feelings about Trump. In our Top 3 Things You Need to Know, the Democrat National Committee released its 192-page post-mortem on the 2024 election — complete with a disclaimer that it doesn't necessarily represent the views of the DNC itself. The report blames Kamala Harris for not changing her position on transgender issues, says Democrats didn't run enough negative ads against Trump, and admits the party took Latino voters for granted — but doesn't say a single word about Biden's mental decline or the decision to install Harris as nominee without a single primary vote. Then the DOJ indicted 15 people in Minnesota for $90 million in Medicaid fraud — the largest Medicaid fraud case in Minnesota history and the largest autism fraud case in American history — while Tim Walz was governor. And the Department of Homeland Security announced that more than 3 million illegal aliens have either been deported or voluntarily self-deported since President Trump took office — with self-deportation costing the government over $10,000 less per case than forced removal, and an app available for anyone who wants to take advantage of the $2,600 voluntary departure payment while preserving their right to return legally. We also discuss the broader immigration picture in France, where a major new study shows that roughly one third of France's population is either foreign-born or the child or grandchild of immigrants — and what happens when mass immigration is welcomed without any expectation of cultural assimilation. We connect it directly to the debate happening in America and explain why saying American culture is worth preserving is not racism. It's patriotism. Our American Mamas Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson tackle a deeply relatable topic — growing up with spoiled cousins, and the particular heartbreak of watching a child feel less valued than their cousins by the same grandparents. We get into the nine-year-old boy who told his mother through tears that he was really trying to be grateful, the grandmother who took one grandchild on a New York trip and forgot she had other grandchildren, and why the awareness to keep things equitable across cousins is one of the most underappreciated gifts a grandparent can give. We sit down in studio with Dan Clark, regional director for Bill Glass Behind the Walls Ministry — a national and international prison ministry founded by former Cleveland Browns defensive end Bill Glass, a close friend of Billy Graham, who walked onto a prison yard decades ago and never stopped going back. We talk about fatherlessness as the pipeline to incarceration, why people of faith have a measurably lower recidivism rate than those without, what it looks like to go behind the walls of a supermax facility and share the gospel, and why the men on that prison yard self-police themselves on event days because they know the ministry won't come back if something goes wrong. If you want to get involved or volunteer, visit BehindTheWalls.com. Then it's Fake News Friday — real news, fake news, or really fake news — including whether Chevron gas stations in California put up signs blaming Sacramento politicians for high gas prices, a fleet of driverless Waymo vehicles getting stuck doing laps around an Atlanta cul-de-sac, a car dealership in Kansas that can't sell a truck because a robin built a legally protected nest on the tire, a Democrat running for Congress in Texas proposing concentration camps for American Zionists, a Democrat from Pennsylvania proposing mandatory vasectomies after a man's third child, and whether California's Medicaid program reimburses providers for exorcisms. We work through all of it — some will surprise you. And we close with a Memorial Day reflection — because honoring those who gave their lives for this country should not happen once a year. When you truly understand what someone sacrificed to give you something precious, you protect it every day. Bob Dylan, Norman Schwarzkopf, James Garfield, and George Patton each had something to say about that. So do we. May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EPISODE DESCRIPTION A shocking new figure buried inside a weekend report is fueling outrage nationwide: investigators now estimate that at least $3 trillion in taxpayer money may have been improperly paid out through government programs since 2003 — and officials believe the real number could be even higher. This episode dives into claims from the Trump administration and supporters of JD Vance that decades of weak oversight, expanded COVID-era policies, and failures at the state level opened the door to massive fraud in welfare and Medicare programs. The discussion explores how anti-fraud technology used by banks and companies like eBay and Amazon could potentially transform government systems, why some states are resisting oversight efforts, and what the findings could mean for taxpayers moving forward. The conversation also examines political backlash surrounding fraud investigations, welfare reform debates, and growing concerns over the long-term impact on the national debt. KEY TOPICS Alleged $3 trillion in improper government payments Welfare and Medicare fraud investigations Trump administration anti-fraud initiatives JD Vance's role in oversight efforts COVID-era policy changes and benefit expansion State-level resistance to anti-fraud enforcement Illegal benefit claims and eligibility concerns Technology solutions for fraud prevention National debt and taxpayer accountability Political backlash over government audits SEO KEYWORDS government fraud, welfare fraud, Medicare fraud, JD Vance, Trump administration, taxpayer money, federal spending, national debt, fraud investigation, government waste, COVID fraud, welfare abuse, anti fraud technology, Medicaid fraud, food stamp fraud, federal accountability CHAPTERS 00:00 Stunning Fraud Numbers Revealed 03:08 The $3 Trillion Estimate Explained 06:52 COVID Policies and Oversight Failures 10:27 How Fraud Expanded Across State Programs 14:15 Banks vs Government Fraud Detection 18:04 Why Anti-Fraud Technology Already Exists 21:33 Medicaid and Food Stamp Eligibility Concerns 25:18 Wisconsin Benefit Roll Controversy 28:40 Political Backlash Against Fraud Investigations 32:06 Could Fraud Reduction Shrink the National Debt? YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION A staggering new estimate is raising serious questions about government spending and oversight in America. According to new figures discussed in this episode, investigators believe at least $3 trillion in taxpayer money may have been improperly paid out through welfare, Medicare, and other federal programs since 2003 — with officials warning the true total could be even higher. The discussion breaks down: Anti-fraud investigations tied to the Trump administration Claims from JD Vance regarding benefit abuse COVID-era policy changes that loosened oversight Why banks and private companies use fraud systems the government still lacks Concerns over illegal benefit claims and state-level enforcement The political fight surrounding audits and government accountability The episode also explores how fraud prevention technology could potentially reshape federal spending and whether these discoveries could impact the future debate over the national debt. THUMBNAIL TEXT OPTIONS $3 TRILLION GONE? MASSIVE FRAUD EXPOSED TAXPAYERS ROBBED? WELFARE SYSTEM SHOCKER GOVERNMENT WASTE ERUPTS THEY FOUND HOW MUCH?! SOCIAL MEDIA POST

In today's episode, Mandy Connell dives into a heated debate about data centers, AI, and the future of work. She shares a fascinating story about a developer in Denver who's trying to revitalize the city's downtown area by converting an old office building into apartments, but is facing significant challenges due to new green energy standards. Mandy also discusses the controversy surrounding Medicaid's coverage of surgeries for trans individuals and how it's sparking a conversation about fairness and equality. The episode touches on the importance of creativity and innovation, with Mandy sharing a study about how walking can boost creativity and productivity. She also talks to Sean, the owner of The Grecian Grazer in Parker, Colorado, about his experience with a "bagel war" and how small businesses can deal with online negativity. Additionally, Mandy discusses the benefits of AI and data centers, and how they're shaping the future of work. As Mandy navigates these complex topics, she encourages listeners to think critically about the issues and consider multiple perspectives. She also shares her own experiences with AI and data centers, and how they're impacting her life and work. If you're curious about the future of work, the impact of data centers, and the importance of creativity and innovation, tune in to this episode of The Mandy Connell Show to hear Mandy's insightful discussion and expert insights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ongoing outbreak of hantavirus infections that originated with passengers on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius in April has generated concerns across the globe. This very rare occurrence has led to a number of deaths, required quarantining of passengers and prompted emergency responses from public health authorities in multiple countries.  On this episode of Raise the Line from Elsevier, we're tapping the expertise of a leading authority on the subject, Dr. Jamie Childs of Yale University, to provide you with a scientific understanding of hantaviruses and what level of threat is posed by this situation. In short, Dr. Childs believes this is not the start of a pandemic. “The Andes variant involved here is one of the most dangerous hantaviruses, but it is totally controllable with contact tracing.” This timely conversation with host Lindsey Smith is informed by Dr. Childs' decades of hantavirus research as well as learnings from his role leading the CDC's environmental investigation during the landmark 1993 hantavirus outbreak in the Four Corners region of the American Southwest. And be sure to stay tuned to hear his concerns about the factors complicating containment of the current Ebola outbreak in East Africa. Note: this conversation was recorded on May 19th, 2026. Mentioned in this episode: Yale School of Public Health Yale Institute for Global Health If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

DPC Is Growing in Pediatrics: Dr. Andrew Hertz on Zest's Expansion, Survey Findings, and the Future of CareThe Pediatric Lounge welcomes returning guest Dr. Andrew Hertz, co-founder and president of the Zest Pediatric Network, to discuss the growth of direct pediatric care (DPC) and results from Zest's national survey. Hertz reports Zest's expansion from three Cleveland-area practices to 10 sites opening by summer, with 13 physicians across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida, and describes using annual surveys because pediatric DPC data was previously lacking and the movement is growing about 25% yearly. Survey findings include that pediatric DPC is largely women-led (about 90%), mid-career, mostly solo practices; most charge $100–$175 per child per month with panels under 250 patients; about 48% are AAP members; and many report improved satisfaction and less moral injury. They discuss DPC benefits such as reduced office, urgent care, and ED visits, challenges with insurance and Medicaid capitation without CPT codes, AI's operational promise and societal risks, and employer value focused more on employee satisfaction than pediatric ROI.00:00 Welcome Back Dr Hertz01:30 Zest Network Growth02:50 Why Survey DPC03:49 Who Joins DPC05:06 Boards and MOC Debate09:31 AAP Membership Questions13:54 Why DPC Is Rising18:22 AI vs EHR Efficiency22:03 Insurance and Capitation25:14 Hybrid Models and Access29:08 Costs and Who Can Afford32:45 Medicaid Capitation Hurdles35:06 Data Without CPT Codes36:24 Data Without Red Tape37:07 ICD-10 and Simple EMRs38:23 Holistic Prevention Coaching41:32 Defining DPC Success42:43 Net Promoter Score Explained46:10 NPS for Behavior Change49:19 Storytelling to Drive Adoption55:53 AI in Pediatrics Promise and Peril01:03:21 Beyond DPC Payment Models01:06:15 Employers and Care Navigators01:09:24 Closing Thoughts and Growth01:11:31 Podcast OutroSupport the show

On today’s edition of The Scott Jennings Show, Scott addresses mixed political analysis, foreign policy updates, and cultural commentary with a strong focus on escalating tensions with Iran, Democratic messaging controversies, and key Republican battles heading into the 2026 cycle. Scott reacts to recent statements from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, backlash over controversial Memorial Day posts from Democrats and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and the ongoing debate surrounding Daylight Saving Time. Scott also discusses the Democrats distancing themselves from controversial candidate Graham Platner and a breakdown of the high-stakes Texas Senate runoff. Guests included political strategist Jay McCleskey on the evolving electoral landscape, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis on immigration and congressional priorities, healthcare policy expert Brian Blase on Medicaid reform and entitlement spending, and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer on Republican strategy in Washington. Go to BalanceofNature.com today and get 10% OFF the Whole Health System™ supplements when you use Discount Code: SCOTT. https://www.chevron.com/america See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailWe sit down with Colorado State Senator Judy Amabile to connect one family's painful path through serious mental illness to the laws that decide whether people get treatment or get pushed into homelessness and the courts. We talk honestly about psychosis, stigma, and the hard policy choices behind civil commitment, Medicaid rules, and building enough beds to stop the cycle.• Her son's schizoaffective disorder and the road to diagnosis• Early signs like paranoia and thought broadcasting• Family anger and confusion turning into empathy• NAMI Family-to-Family as a bridge to advocacy• Why mental illness feels like the “no casserole disease”• The jump from lived experience to writing policy• Civil commitment and AOT as a contested safety net• Competency waitlists and why they don't equal treatment• The “churn” between jail, hospitals, and the street• Medicaid changes that allow longer inpatient staysIf you know someone who has a story to share, tell them to contact us at why notme.world.One last thing, spread the word about why not me.MUSIC INTRO/OUTRO: T. WildMANTOR MUSIC BMIhttps://tonymantor.comhttps://Facebook.com/tonymantorhttps://instagram.com/tonymantorhttps://twitter.com/tonymantorhttps://youtube.com/tonymantormusicintro/outro music bed written by T. WildWhy Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)

The Department of Justice is rapidly escalating its crackdown on government fraud, revealing massive, sophisticated schemes designed to siphon off hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars. Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonnell joins to discuss a recent $1 billion healthcare fraud conviction in Florida, the inner workings of international scam centers, and how the newly established White House Anti-Fraud Task Force is partnering with average citizens and deploying more federal prosecutors to root out the exploitation of Medicaid and other public programs.Plus, acclaimed actor, philanthropist, and founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation, previews the annual “National Memorial Day Concert and discusses the profound importance of honoring generations of veterans as the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday. PHOTO CREIDT: AP PHOTO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Emily Holt returns to the podcast one year after opening Poppy Direct Care in New Orleans, and the landscape around her has changed dramatically.When Maryal last spoke with Dr. Holt, Poppy was just months old and DPC Summit attendees were touring her 100-year-old clinic house. A year later, her panel has more than doubled, she's about to opt out of Medicare, and she's a named plaintiff in a lawsuit against Louisiana's Attorney General over the state's classification of mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled substances.This conversation goes deep on what it actually looks like to build a mission-driven DPC in a state that keeps making reproductive healthcare harder to deliver.In this episode, Dr. Holt shares:How word of mouth (plus authentic Instagram and TikTok) became her entire growth engineWhy her practice is intentionally slow-rolling, and how she and her husband decided what "enough" looks likeThe patient shift happening as 2026 insurance premiums skyrocket and Medicaid eligibility stays restrictiveWhat it means that every Planned Parenthood in Louisiana has closed, and how Poppy is trying to fill the gapHer free Tuesday night clinic for birth control and rapid STI testing, and the new Louisiana Health Department rules designed to shut clinics like hers outWhy being a Baija Charitable Alliance affiliate mattered for 340B pricing, and what the new program changes mean for small DPCs serving uninsured patientsThe reality of trying to provide IUDs for emergency contraception when no nearby pharmacy stocks themHow being her own boss let her join a lawsuit that employed physicians told her they couldn't touchWhat Reproductive Health Access Project (RHAP) offers cliniciansHer vision for turning Poppy into a training ground for med students and residents shut out of reproductive health experience in-stateMemorable moments:"If you can't stand for something, you will fall for anything."The state offering one dollar per patient to reimburse rapid STI testing supplies that cost forty-five dollarsThree generations of plumbers getting Poppy ready for Monday patientsWhy patients tell her, unprompted, that they trust her to trust themResources mentioned:Dr. Emily Holt's GoFundMe for an autoclave at Poppy Direct CareTake Me Home Program — free at-home HIV, hepatitis C, and syphilis testing mailed nationwideReproductive Health Access Project (RHAP)Dr. Byron Jasper and Byja Charitable AllianceAAFP DPC Member Interest GroupThe July My DPC Story live event in New Orleans, pairing Dr. Esther Katibi's nonprofit with Dr. Holt's work at PoppyDr. Holt's advice for DPC physicians thinking about reproductive health access in their own communities: find the helpers, get connected to local groups already doing the work, and don't wait until you have everything figured out to start.Learn more about VIVID VAULT HEALTH SOLUTIONS TODAY! Find a My DPC Story Event near you! State Summits in CA, IL, a My DPC Story LIVE event and the DPC Women's Summit are all coming! Learn more at mydpcstory.com/upcoming-events! The DPC Directory: If you're a DPC doctor, you'll find resources to grow your practice! If you serve the DPC world, grab a FREE listing today and get discovered by doctors who need your services.

The Department of Justice released a statement, announcing the conviction of a man at the center of a billion-dollar Medicaid fraud scheme.Brett Blackman, the CEO and owner of software company HealthSplash was convicted in federal court for his part in the sprawling fraud scheme. The scheme involved using foreign telemarketers to aggressively call elderly Americans, get their medicaid beneficiary numbers, push medical devices onto them that they did not really need, then generate fraudulent doctors' orders for those devices.He would then pass on the scripts in return for illegal kickbacks to both suppliers and pharmacies involved in the scam, who would then bill Medicare for these prescriptions.In total, Blackman, alongside his co-conspirators, billed Medicare over $1 billion and were reimbursed roughly $450 million.Let's go through the details together.

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look to the stories you need to know to start your day including the Trump administration unveiling what officials are calling one of the largest Medicaid fraud schemes in American history involving fake autism treatment centers, luxury spending, and billions in questionable public assistance payments; the shocking sudden death of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch at just 41 years old that has stunned the racing world and fans across the country; and Spencer Pratt revealing how death threats during his reality TV fame pushed him toward conservatism, gun ownership, and his increasingly serious run for mayor of Los Angeles amid growing frustration with Karen Bass and progressive leadership, and much more.

Libby, Ian, and Shane are joined by Terry Schilling to discuss the DOJ charging 15 people in for massive Medicaid fraud, Trump slams Chinese birth tourism, Stephen Colbert is done, Spencer Pratt is dominating campaign ads, and Trump endorses a Human Event reporter for a House race.  SUPPORT THE SHOW BUY CAST BREW COFFEE NOW - https://castbrew.com/ Join - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLwN... Hosts:  Libby @LibbyEmmons (X) Ian @IanCrossland (everywhere)  Shane @ShaneCashman (X) |  @TalesfromtheInvertedWorld  (YouTube) Producer: Carter @carterbanks (X) |  @trashhouserecords  (YT) Guest: Terry Schilling @Schilling1776 (X) Podcast available on all podcast platforms! For advertising inquiries please email sponsorships@rumble.com

Trump yet another step closer to dominance over the Republican Party, ousting libertarian Congressman Tom Massie. Batya Ungar-Sargon explains "Pinecone-gate" and what led to the Trump critic's disastrous end. Plus, Ben Domenech weighs in on the war between conservatives and podcast charlatans. And Dr. Mehmet Oz reveals the administration's plan to tackle fraud in the wake of Daily Wire's exclusive investigation into Medicaid fraud in Ohio. Friendly Fire Ep. 15 Batya Ungar-Sargon is a journalist and host of “Batya!” at NewsNation Saturday at 7PM & Sunday at 11AM EST Follow NewsNation here: https://youtube.com/@newsnation Follow Batya on X here: https://twitter.com/bungarsargon - - - Today's Sponsors: Helix Sleep - Visit https://helixsleep.com/FRIENDLYFIRE for 27% OFF sitewide. Policygenius - Head to https://policygenius.com/FIRE to compare life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save. PureTalk - Make the switch in as little as 10 minutes and start saving today! Visit https://PureTalk.com/SHAPIRO Kalshi - Visit https://kalshi.com/friendlyfire to see live prediction markets and sign up today to trade on the outcomes that matter most to you. - - - DailyWire+ Become a Daily Wire Member and watch all of our content ad-free: https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe

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My talk with Skye begins at 26 mins Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE : On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Skye L. Perryman is the President and CEO of Democracy Forward, a nonpartisan, national legal organization that promotes democracy and progress through litigation, regulatory engagement, communications, policy education, and research. Named as one of the 2025 100 Most Influential People In The World by TIME Magazine, Ms. Perryman took the helm at Democracy Forward a few months after January 6, 2021, in the midst of rising extremism in communities and courts across the country. She has built a visionary team of legal, policy, and communications experts to confront anti-democratic extremism head-on while also using the law to advance progress and a bold vision for the future. Under Ms. Perryman's leadership, Democracy Forward has expanded the scope and reach of its work, emerging as a nationally recognized institution that is taking on the most significant issues affecting people, families, and communities– from defending civil rights and fair wages to seeking to expand access to reproductive health care post-Dobbs to confronting attacks on education to addressing the climate crisis and much more. Since January 2025, Democracy Forward has played a leading role in inspiring courage and in protecting the American people from harmful and unlawful federal executive action. The organization has filed hundreds of legal actions, launched hundreds of investigations, and, through its Democracy 2025 initiative, has organized the largest, most successful affirmative litigation effort against executive branch excesses in United States history. Learn more about our work here. Known for her strategic insight and impact-oriented leadership, Ms. Perryman has a track record of winning tough legal and policy battles, uniting diverse coalitions, inspiring the American public, and elevating voices that represent the fabric of our country to deliver results that improve the lives of millions. Over the course of her nearly two decade legal career, Ms. Perryman has served in executive positions and has provided legal and strategic counsel for a broad range of clients and institutions. She previously served as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. There, she oversaw legal and policy strategies that resulted in historic advancements in access to health care for women, including developing strategies to support the extension of postpartum Medicaid coverage for more than 500,000 people, overseeing litigation that enabled the distribution of mifepristone by mail for the first time in US history, launching an industry-wide effort to address racism and promote racial equity in medicine, and leading comprehensive legal and policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms. Perryman was previously a member of Democracy Forward's founding legal team and began her legal career in litigation roles at WilmerHale and Covington & Burling, where she gained the trust of clients in the health care, financial services, education, and consumer products industries while simultaneously maintaining an active pro bono practice, receiving numerous commendations and awards for her work. Ms. Perryman's work has been recognized widely for its positive impact on people and communities. She has received numerous awards and recognitions for her commitment to public service and her professional work, including receiving a Lifetime Award Award for the Pursuit of Justice from the Georgetown University Law Center's O'Neill Institute, being named one of the 500 Most Influential People Shaping Policy by Washingtonian Magazine for consecutive years, one of The NonProfit Times's Power & Influence Top 50 and their 2025 Influencer of the Year, the 2025 Resister in Law by the Feminist Majority Foundation, a Woman to Watch by the New Republic, a Chuck F C Ruff Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year recipient, a Sissy Farenthold Social Justice Award recipient, a Harry S. Truman Scholar (2002), a Baylor Line Foundation Outstanding Young Alumni (2018), and a four-time Rising Star in Litigation in Washington, DC, among other awards. Ms. Perryman is a frequent guest lecturer and keynote speaker on matters at the intersection of law and policy. She has testified before the U.S. Congress and other expert bodies and her legal work has been cited by the U.S. Supreme Court as well as state supreme courts. Ms. Perryman appears on both network and cable television and her work and commentary is routinely covered in outlets such as The New York Times, NPR, NBC News, The Washington Post, Texas Monthly, The Houston Chronicle, Teen Vogue, MSNBC and CNN. Ms. Perryman grew up in Waco, Texas and is a proud product of K-12 public education. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Philosophy magna cum laude from Baylor University where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and a Juris Doctor with honors from the Georgetown University Law Center where she served as an Editor for the American Criminal Law Review and was an Editor in Chief for the ACLR's Annual Survey on White Collar Crime. Ms. Perryman serves on the boards of the Interfaith Alliance, the Atlas Performing Arts Center, the Texas Observer, the Baylor Line Foundation, and the Rise Up: Federal Workers Legal Defense Network. Alongside both progressive and conservative legal scholars, she co-chairs We Hold These Truths, Democracy Forward's initiative to provide accessible civic education to the American public. Listen rate and review on Apple Podcasts Listen rate and review on Spotify Pete On Instagram Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on Twitter Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page Gift a Subscription https://www.patreon.com/PeteDominick/gift Send Pete $ Directly on Venmo All things Jon Carroll  Buy Ava's Art  Subscribe to Piano Tuner Paul Paul Wesley on Substack Listen to Barry and Abigail Hummel Podcast Listen to Matty C Podcast and Substack Follow and Support Pete Coe Hire DJ Monzyk to build your website or help you with Marketing

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