Podcasts about medicaid expansion

***Please subscribe to Matt's Substack at https://worthknowing.substack.com/***There's no denying it: Donald Trump is much better off than he was a week ago. Last week, he was getting pummeled by former ally Elon Musk, getting stiffed by wily figures like Putin and Netanyahu, and losing on tariffs, prices, and corruption. This week, the focus has turned entirely to immigration and unrest. So, did he set a trap that we all fell into? Could it have been avoided? And what about the underlying--and now back burnered--disaster of his "big beautiful bill": can anything be done to soften or stop it? Matt is joined on his Substack Livestream by Michaeleen Crowell, former chief of staff to Bernie Sanders and legislative director for civil rights icon John Lewis, to talk about the power and risks of protests, Senate strategy, and some great behind the scenes moments with notable leaders.00:18 Trump's Media Manipulation04:12 Trump's Immigration Strategy10:24 Discussion on Protests and Political Capital18:42 Legal and Political Responses22:20 Debate on Protest Effectiveness32:41 Democratic Party Dynamics and Healthcare Focus34:28 Discussion on the Big Beautiful Bill38:21 Medicaid Expansion and Political Irony47:19 Economic and Social Impacts of Legislation53:48 Behind the Scenes with Michaeleen

Crystal Yang talks about her research on the accreditation of jail-based health care. “The Hidden Health Care Crisis Behind Bars: A Randomized Trial to Accredit U.S. Jails” by Marcella Alsan and Crystal Yang. OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: “Impact of hospital accreditation on quality improvement in healthcare: A systematic review” by Mohammad J. Alhawajreh, Audrey S. Paterson, and William J. Jackson. “Improvement in quality of hospital care during accreditation: A nationwide stepped-wedge study" by Søren Bie Bogh, Anne Mette Falstie-Jensen, Erik Hollnagel, René Holst, Jeffrey Braithwaite, and Søren Paaske Johnsen. “Evaluating Accreditation” by Charles D. Shaw. "Mental Health and Criminal Involvement: Evidence from Losing Medicaid Eligibility" by Elisa Jácome. Probable Causation Episode 60: Elisa Jácome. "In-Kind Welfare Benefits and Reincarceration Risk: Evidence from Medicaid" by Marguerite Burns and Laura Dague. Probable Causation Episode 103: Marguerite Burns and Laura Dague. "Access to health Care and Criminal Behavior: Evidence form the ACA Medicaid Expansions" by Jacob Vogler. "The Effect of Medicaid Expansion on Crime Reduction: Evidence from HIFA-Waiver Expansions" by Hefei Wen, Jason M. Hockenberry, and Janet R. Cummings. “The Health Effects of Prison” by Randi Hjalmarsson and Matthew J. Lindquist. Probable Causation Episode 41: Matthew Lindquist. “The Effect of Incarceration on Mortality" by Samuel Norris, Matthew Pecenco, and Jeffrey Weaver.

In the first episode of a special daily series during the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting, Dr. John Sweetenham discusses the results of 2 studies on the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer plus an additional study exploring the association of Medicaid expansion with cancer survival outcomes. Transcript Dr. John Sweetenham: Hello, and welcome to our special coverage of the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting on the ASCO Daily News Podcast. I'm your host, Dr. John Sweetenham, and I'll be bringing you brief analysis on selected abstracts from each day of the Meeting. My disclosures are available in the transcript of this episode.  Today, I'll be reviewing three abstracts, the first two of which address the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer. Today's first study is Abstract 3501. These data were presented by Dr. Heinz-Josef Lenz from the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and report on the expanded analysis of the CheckMate-8HW trial. This was a phase 3, international, multicenter trial in patients with MSI-high/MMR-deficient metastatic colorectal cancer, who were randomized between nivolumab (nivo) alone, nivolumab plus ipilumomab (ipi) or investigators' choice of chemotherapy (FOLFOX or FOLFIRI) with or without bevacizumab or cetuximab. The study showed that nivo plus ipi demonstrated superior progression-free survival compared with chemotherapy in the first-line setting and superior progression-free survival compared with nivo alone across all lines of therapy. These results led to the approval of nivo + ipi in the first-line setting in patients with MSI-H/dMMR mCRC in the U.S., the EU, and many other countries.  In today's presentation, Dr. Lenz reported on the expanded analyses of nivo plus ipi versus nivo across all lines of therapy and longer follow-up results for nivo and ipi versus chemo in the first-line setting. With longer follow up (the median is now at 47 months) nivo and ipi continued to show progression-free survival benefit compared with chemotherapy with a median PFS of 54.1 months versus 5.9 months, for a hazard ratio of 0.21.  Additionally, the analysis of the effects on PFS2, defined as the time from randomization to progression after subsequent systemic therapy, start of second subsequent systemic therapy, or death, showed that compared with chemotherapy, first-line nivo and ipi was associated with a 72% reduction in the risk of death or disease progression, despite the fact that 71% of those who progressed following chemotherapy crossed over to receive subsequent immunotherapy. The study also showed that across all lines, nivo and ipi demonstrated superior progression-free survival compared with nivo alone, the median not reached versus 39.3 months, for a hazard ratio of 0.62. No new toxicity signals emerged after further analysis. Most treatment-related adverse events with possible immune etiology were observed within the first six months of therapy. The results for PFS2 are particularly significant. Up to now, there has been some reluctance to use nivo and ipi as first-line therapy, partly because of its toxicity profile and based on the rationale that it would be active after other frontline therapies. The observation in this study that the beneficial effects of nivo and ipi are maintained downstream is compelling. The results suggest that delaying the use of this combination to the second line or later may compromise subsequent PFS and supports the use of nivo and ipi as a standard-of-care frontline option for MSI-H/dMMR metastatic colorectal cancer. Moving on, the next study I'm featuring today is Abstract 3503, presented by Dr. Jeanne Tie from the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the Walter and Eliza Hall Medical Institute of Medical Research from Melbourne, Australia. This study reported the impact of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA)-guided adjuvant chemotherapy escalation in stage III colon cancer, focused on the primary analysis of the ctDNA-positive cohort from the randomized DYNAMIC-III trial. As background, about 30% of patients with stage III colon cancer will recur following standard-of-care adjuvant therapy with oxaliplatin-based regimens. And current data show that for those patients with high-risk disease, 6 months of chemotherapy is associated with a lower recurrence rate than 3 months. Circulating tumor DNA following initial surgery has been shown to be a strong independent prognostic factor for these patients, but questions remain about how ctDNA can be used for adaptation of treatment. Questions regarding treatment adaptation were addressed in the DYNAMIC-III trials – specifically, does treatment escalation benefit those who are ctDNA positive following surgery, and can therapy be de-escalated for those who are ctDNA negative. The first of these 2 questions – treatment escalation in the positive group – is the subject of this report. One thousand and two patients were randomized in this study, between ctDNA-informed therapy (502) or standard management (500). Of those patients included in the intent to treat cohorts, 129 were ctDNA positive in the ctDNA-informed arm compared with 130 in the standard management arm. Various pre-planned treatment escalation protocols were used, depending on the choice of first-line therapy. With a median follow up of 42.2 months, there was no difference in 3-year relapse free survival between the ctDNA informed group (48%) and the standard management group (52%). There was, however, a highly significant difference in relapse-free survival for patients who cleared ctDNA by the end of treatment compared with those who didn't. The authors concluded that the recurrence risk for this group remains high, at about 50%, after adjuvant therapy and that it increases with higher ctDNA burden, but treatment escalation didn't appear to reduce the recurrence risk. Clearance of ctDNA was associated with a favorable outcome, suggesting that as more effective treatments are developed in the future for this group, ctDNA will likely prove to have major utility. Changing gears now, my final selection for today is Abstract 11006, presented by Dr. Elizabeth Shafer from the American Cancer Society. This study explored the association of Medicaid expansion with 5-year survival after a cancer diagnosis.  Dr. Schafer began her presentation by providing some historical perspective on the impact of the Affordable Care Act on reducing the number of uninsured adults aged less than 65 years in the United States. She then reviewed some recent data on the impact of Medicaid expansion on cancer care, including improved screening rates, improved access to cancer surgery, and an increase in earlier cancer diagnosis. The current study builds on earlier data from the American Cancer Society which showed improved 2-year overall survival for patients with newly diagnosed cancer following Medicaid expansion. The new study reported by Dr. Schafer examined 5-year cause-specific survival in individuals with cancer since Medicaid expansion, analyzed according to cancer type and various demographic and social factors. Using data from more than 813,000 individuals from 26 states that expanded Medicaid compared with more than 610,000 from 12 states that did not, the authors reported that similar improvements in 5-year cause-specific survival were observed in the expansion and the non-expansion states, but when analyzed by other factors, differences in outcome emerged. For example, although similar improvements in survival between expansion and non-expansion states were seen in urban communities, there was a significant improvement of 2.55 percentage points in survival for individuals in rural communities in expansion states compared with those in non-expansion states. Similar trends were observed in high poverty areas, where improvements in survival were superior in expansion versus non-expansion states.  When examined by cancer type, the authors observed greater improvements in 5-year survival for those with pancreatic, lung, and colorectal cancer, possibly due to improvements in screening and early access to treatment.  The authors concluded that those residing in rural and high-poverty areas experienced the most improvement in cause-specific cancer survival following Medicaid expansion. In summary, it's encouraging to see an improving trend in cancer mortality overall, independent of Medicaid expansion, but it's also important to remember that this is yet another study which confirms how implementation of the ACA has improved cancer outcomes and begun to address some of the disparities in cancer care. Join me again tomorrow to hear more top takeaways from ASCO25. And if you value the insights that you hear on the ASCO Daily News Podcast, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.   Disclaimer:   The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. Guest statements on the podcast do not express the opinions of ASCO. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity or therapy should not be construed as an ASCO endorsement.     Find out more about today's speaker:  Dr. John Sweetenham    Follow ASCO on social media:  @ASCO on Twitter  @ASCO on Bluesky  ASCO on Facebook  ASCO on LinkedIn        Disclosures:  Dr. John Sweetenham:  No relationships to disclose 

Originally expanded in 2014 under the Kasich administration, Ohio is one of 41 states, including the District of Columbia, that has implemented Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act. However, the addition of trigger language into the current state budget bill would allow Ohio to disenroll from Medicaid expansion if federal assistance for the program drops below 90%. The trigger language comes as congressional Republicans in D.C. consider cutting the federal match for Medicaid expansion.rnrnFor Ohio, it's a move that could strip healthcare access from over 770,000 Ohioans; including about 362,000 in rural Ohio counties.rnrnAdvocates in health equity, maternal and infant vitality, mental health, and more have sounded the alarm on what it means to return to an era before Medicaid expansion. A rollback would also disproportionately impact rural communities and their hospitals, adding to already staggering health disparities.rnrnFeaturing:rnDomonic HopsonrnPresident and CEO, Neighborhood Family PracticernrnBeejadi Mukunda, MDrnVP & Market Chief Medical Officer, Ohio, CareSourcernrnAmy Rohling McGeernPresident, Health Policy Institute of OhiornrnModeratorrnEmily CampbellrnPresident & CEO, The Center for Community Solutions

In today's episode, we chat with Leo Cuello, J.D., a Research Professor at the Center for Children and Families in the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University. Leo helps us understand what Medicaid is and the roles it performs as the U.S. largest health coverage program.Timeline of the conversation:2:00 What is Medicaid and how does it impact the disability community? What services does Medicaid cover?7:00 Medicaid pays 60% of the long-term care, covering nursing homes and 70% of the home and community-based services.10:00 Medicaid is known by different names in different States, and eligibility criteria for each program may vary. For example in Tennessee, Medicaid is known as Tenncare.20:00 Home and Community-based waivers or exemptions25:23 Funding and how does money flow from the Federal to the State level (federal matching dollars per State . According to HUD Exchange, Tennessee receives $1.86 for each healthcare dollar it spends).36:00 What is Medicaid Expansion? (States not currently enrolled in this program include: AL, FL, GA, KS, MS, SC, TN, TX, WI, WY)37:00 Implications of Medicaid Cuts for Rural Communities?41:00 Misinformation that Medicaid Cuts will not affect individuals with disabilities44:00 What is Fraud, Waste, and Abuse as it relates to healthcare?51:00 What does Medicaid cuts mean for healthcare providers? How do States adjust for Medicaid cuts? 1) Change eligibility criteria2) Change program coverage3)Cut provider rates56:00 Call to Action. Contact your Congress Representative and Senator to tell them what Medicaid means to your family. You can find representatives at the following links: https://www.house.gov/ or https://www.senate.gov/. If you are comfortable with making a call, contact your representative at the US Capitol Building (202) 224- 3121 and respectfully speak or leave a message advocating for #NoCutsToMedicaid.Names of Medicaid per State Arkansas Health CareCaliforniaMedi-CalColoradoHealth First ColoradoConnecticut Husky HealthDelawareDelaware MedicaidFlorida Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)GeorgiaGeorgia MedicaidIllinoisIllinois MedicaidIowaIowa MedicaidKentuckyKentucky MedicaidMaineMaineCareMarylandMaryland MedicaidMassachusettsMassHealthMichiganMichigan MedicaidMinnesotaMinnesota Family CareMontanaMontana MedicaidNebraskaNebraska MedicaidNevadaNevada MedicaidNew HampshireNH MedicaidNew JerseyNew Jersey Medicaid New Mexico New Mexico MedicaidNew York New York MedicaidNorth Carolina MedicaidNorth Dakota North Dakota Medicaid

We discuss breaking news in the fight to save Medicaid this week as House Speaker Mike Johnson rules out cutting the federal match to states for Medicaid Expansion states. This is huge for Governor Tony Evers' plan to accept federal money to expand BadgerCare in the state budget. We renew our call for the Governor to publicly declare that he will veto any state budget that fails to expand BadgerCare. Despite the victory in Congress for Medicaid Expansion, Speaker Vos and Republicans in the Joint Finance Committee deleted expanding BadgerCare from their state budget Thursday afternoon. It's time for the Governor to fight for his budget. We urge our listeners to call Governor Tony Evers at 1 (608) 266-1212 and urge him to use his most powerful in the nation veto and publicly declare that he will veto any state budget from the Legislature that does not include proper funding for our public schools and BadgerCare expansion. Citizen Action member and child care provider, Julia Bennker, joins us to discuss the Joint Finance Committee's disastrous decision to remove child care funding from their state budget. Julia tells us about how child care providers are organizing a strike that will start Tuesday. Listen to the show. Read Citizen Action's statement on the removal of BadgerCare Expansion from Legislative Republican's State Budget. Citizen Action calls on Governor Tony Evers to use veto powers to leverage BadgerCare Expansion. Attend a “Hands off Medicaid” Town Hall this week. Learn about what's at stake for all of us, hear from our neighbors who are directly at risk, and talk about what we're doing to fight back and how you can get involved. Questions? Contact: Timothy.Faust@citizenactionwi.org RSVP for Milwaukee Join us for an upcoming “Hands Off Medicaid” Town Hall, Tuesday, May 13th, 6pm. Sign up for Citizen Action's Capitol Lobby day, Tuesday, May 27th

Thursday, April 24th, 2025Today, Judge Xinis obliterates Trump's Justice Department stonewalling in the Abrego Garcia case; the producer of 60 Minutes quits citing a lack of independence; Trump is weighing slashing his own tariffs against China because of course he is; the Court of International Trade denied a petition for a temporary restraining order from five businesses that sued over the Trump tariffs; Governor Pritzker of Illinois has announced a review of all state business done with El Salvador eyeing a possible boycott for assisting Trump with defying court orders; Trump says undocumented immigrants shouldn't get trials before being deported; the Hyattsville Police Department says they never identified Abrego Garcia as a member of any gang; Hegseth orders a makeup studio installed at the Pentagon; the Trump regime is planning to come after US citizens who disagree with him; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, Guest: Ofirah YheskelThe Democratic Governors Association (@demgovs.org) - BlueskyDemocratic Governors (@DemGovs) / TwitterDemocratic Governors AssociationText “DEMGOV” to 30201 for information on governor's races.Stories:How Trump's immigration crackdown could hit U.S. citizens | AxiosTrump Says Undocumented Immigrants Shouldn't Get Trials Before Deportation | The New York TimesHyattsville Police Department details 2019 encounter with Kilmar Abrego Garcia | DC News NowExclusive | White House Considers Slashing China Tariffs to De-Escalate Trade War | The Wall Street Journal‘60 Minutes' Chief Resigns in Emotional Meeting: ‘The Company Is Done With Me' | The New York TimesHegseth orders makeup studio installed at Pentagon | CBS NewsDemocratic Governor Moves To Boycott El Salvador For Aiding Trump | HuffPost Latest NewsGood Trouble:Project “Citizens' Impeachment” is a grassroots impeachment and removal effort with volunteers in more than 90% of congressional districts across the country, despite being very new. We are asking our Senators to speak up publicly in favor of impeachment and removal. Send one email to each of your Senators using the contact forms on their websites this week. ***You'll get instructions the day after you sign up (via email) on what to include in your emails. Here's the signup form: Sign Up - Citizens' Impeachment

Alabama physician Dr. Madeline Eckenrode gives an insider's view of the suffering caused by the state's failure to expand Medicaid. Hear harrowing stories of patients with diabetes, substance use disorders and other chronic conditions who can't afford care. Learn how Medicaid expansion would lower costs and save lives. Most importantly, get inspired to join the fight for healthcare justice in your community! Resources and Organizations Mentioned in Interview Advocacy Organizations Alabama Arise Organization that does advocacy around issues affecting Alabamians, including Medicaid expansion Encourages Dr. Eckenrode to write her article about young adults losing Medicaid coverage Provides information about legislation and opportunities for civic engagement Helps people know when to lobby, who to contact, and when to show up at the state house Alabama Appleseed Advocacy organization that works on criminal justice reform and other issues in Alabama Successfully advocated to end the practice of jail managers pocketing leftover food budget money Works on issues with broad, cross-partisan appeal Media and Publications AL.com Website where Dr. Eckenrode published her article about Medicaid expansion Main news source for Alabama ProPublica Published an article about United Healthcare using algorithms to determine if people were using "too much" mental health care and denying claims Healthcare Organizations & Programs UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham) UAB Medicine Where Dr. Eckenrode practices and did her residency Home of the STEP Clinic for young adults with complex medical conditions The STEP Clinic at UAB Specializes in treating young adults with complex medical conditions from childhood Treats conditions like cerebral palsy, spina bifida, organ transplants, lupus, etc. Equal Access Birmingham Student-run free health clinic affiliated with UAB Provides care for uninsured patients with conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes Cannot provide cancer screening or comprehensive services PATH Clinic UAB clinic for uninsured patients with poorly controlled diabetes Provides free medications REACT (Resource for Addiction and Community Treatment) UAB assertive community treatment team Works with severe cases of psychotic mental illness Cooper Green Healthcare facility funded by Jefferson County taxpayers Provides services to uninsured individuals in Jefferson County   Insurance Programs Medicaid Government insurance for low-income and disabled people In Alabama, primarily serves disabled adults and children Pediatric Medicaid coverage ends at age 19 in Alabama Alabama has not expanded Medicaid unlike many other states Has "pretty good prescription drug coverage" according to Dr. Eckenrode Medicare Government insurance primarily for people over 65 Some people who are disabled can qualify before age 65 People on dialysis automatically qualify for Medicare Blue Cross Blue Shield Private insurance company mentioned throughout the interview Various plans (state employee, federal, employer-specific) United Healthcare Private insurance company mentioned as "the enemy" by Dr. Eckenrode Largest employer of doctors in the country Uses algorithms to identify and deny claims for "excessive" mental health care usage in some states Recent Policy Developments Medicaid Postpartum Expansion Extended postpartum care through Medicaid from 6 weeks to 12 months New Medicaid Enrollment for Pregnant Women Legislation to make it easier for pregnant women to enroll in Medicaid in first 60 days Physical Therapy Direct Access Law Recent Alabama law allowing patients to see physical therapists without a doctor's referral Some insurers still requiring referrals despite the law States Mentioned as Medicaid Expansion Success Stories North Carolina Arkansas Pennsylvania (mentioned as having no tax on groceries or essential items) Disclaimer: The views expressed in this episode are not neccesarily the views held by taproot therapy collective. #MedicaidExpansion #AlabamaHealthcare #UninsuredPatients #ChronicIllness #MentalHealthAccess #SubstanceAbuseTreatment #PatientAdvocacy #HealthcareActivism #HealthcareCosts #HealthEquity #TaprootTherapyCollective #DrMadelineEckenrode

In this episode of Session Voices, we speak with Dillon Sarb, a community organizer with Catalyst Montana. Dillon will help us to better understand the role played by community organizers in the political ecosystem, and share a little bit about a creative and impactful storytelling project centered around Medicaid expansion.Catalyst Montana: https://www.catalystmt.org/Montana Medicaid Storybook: https://www.catalystmt.org/community/montana-medicaid-storybookGuest Bio: Dillon Sarb, originally from Billings, Montana, now resides in Missoula. He earned a Master's in Political Science from the University of Montana, where he also studied German. Dillon's passion for politics, particularly in how it intersects with helping people, led him to start working in the field in 2022 as a field coordinator for state legislative races. This experience gave him insight into the diverse ways people, both urban and rural, engage with politics.In 2023, Dillon transitioned to tracking state legislation, further deepening his understanding of how politics shapes policy. He has since worked on various political campaigns, including a local mayoral race and as a field director for labor unions in Montana. Each role has expanded his understanding of how communities across the state approach politics.Currently, Dillon works at Catalyst Montana, where he organizes around healthcare and economic justice issues. His diverse experiences in connecting with people from all walks of life enable him to effectively communicate and mobilize individuals for common causes, such as Medicaid Expansion.Connect with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Website Facebook Instagram For statewide resources to support Montana families in the 0-3 years of parenting, please visit LIFTS ( Linking Infants and Families to Supports) athttps://hmhb-lifts.org/

Tennessee is 1 of 10 states that has not expanded Medicaid. It is estimated that more than 150,000 Tennesseans would qualify for coverage if the state opted to expand the program.  In this episode of the Spirit of Bipartisanship, hosts Angie Lawless and Brandon Miller sit down with Republican Reps. Brock Martin and Pat Marsh and Democratic Rep. Jesse Chism to hear the arguments against and for expansion.  

With Montana's Medicaid expansion program renewed, the conversation in the Legislature has shifted to work requirements. A bill would expand the number of people subject to those rules.

Montana's Medicaid expansion program has officially been renewed. Gov. Greg Gianforte signed legislation Thursday that will keep the existing program in place.

Last Wednesday, Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 345 into law, making sweeping changes to Idaho's voter-approved Medicaid Expansion.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 19. She discussed the recent meeting of the Orange County Commissioners, which included a report on Medicaid expansion in Orange County, an update from OWASA, a proclamation for child abuse prevention month, and more. She also talked about the ongoing property revaluation which had notices sent out to property owners this week, the ribbon-cutting for the Drakeford Library Complex, and more. The post Orange County: Property Revaluation, Future of Medicaid Expansion, Drakeford Library Opening appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week, we're sharing a special clip from a recent episode of a podcast we love, rePROs Fight Back, where Madeline Morcelle, Senior Attorney at the National Health Law Program, breaks down why Medicaid is essential to sexual and reproductive healthcare—and what's at stake with proposed funding cuts. Medicaid currently insures over 72 million people, covering critical reproductive health services like family planning, pregnancy-related care, and abortion (within Hyde Amendment exceptions). But with massive budget cuts on the table, millions of low-income individuals—especially Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and young people—could see their access to care drastically reduced. Listen to the full episode Listen to rePROs Fight Back CONNECT WITH US Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdbTwitter: @sexedwithdb Threads: @sexedwithdbpodcast YouTube: Sex Ed with DB ROM-COM VOM SEASON 11 SPONSORS: Lion's Den, Uberlube, Magic Wand, & Arya. Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here! GET IN TOUCH Email: sexedwithdb@gmail.comSubscribe to our newsletter for behind-the-scenes content and answers to your sexual health questions! FOR SEXUAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Check out DB's workshop: "Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand" ABOUT THE SHOW Sex Ed with DB is your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education—delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it's the sex ed you've always wanted. SEASON 11 TEAM Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Logo Design: Evie Plumb (@cliterallythebest)  

A bill that would make 11 changes to the program, including a lifetime cap on benefits and work requirements, made it through the House but has stalled on the Senate side, but two more bills are floating around the statehouse, which lawmakers say would reform the program and save taxpayers money.

Some lawmakers have made it clear they want to see deep cuts to Medicaid spending. This week, producer Ruth Brown sits down with House Health and Welfare Committee Chairman John Vander Woude to discuss the future of Medicaid Expansion. Then, Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News, James Dawson of Boise State Public Radio, and Dr. Stephanie Witt of Boise State University's School of Public Service join the pundits to review the first month of the 2025 session.

A bill that would maintain Montana's Medicaid expansion program is headed to Gov. Greg Gianforte's desk. HB 245 passed the Senate Thursday.

Senate Republicans continue to split votes on key issues; Medicaid expansion is well on its way to passage; Montana's congressional delegation isn't concerned — yet — about federal workers being fired; And Montana public school classrooms won't be displaying the Ten Commandments.

Senate Republicans continue to split votes on key issues; Medicaid expansion is well on its way to passage; Montana's congressional delegation isn't concerned — yet — about federal workers being fired; And Montana public school classrooms won't be displaying the Ten Commandments.

Medicaid expansion is one vote away from the governor's desk. The program gives 75,000 low-income Montanans access to health care. A bill that would maintain the state's program passed a key vote in the Senate Thursday.

This week, Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke discusses managing fire and water issues alongside the federal government. Then, Rep. Jordan Redman and Rep. Megan Egbert share their views on Medicaid Expansion and its future in Idaho. Two things can be true at once: Medicaid Expansion was a lot more expensive than anticipated, and a lot of Idahoans depend on the program for their healthcare. So what's next?

The Future of Rural Health Care & Medicaid Expansion in the U.S.In this special episode, we sit down with Lauren Sausser, South Carolina Correspondent for KFF Health News, to discuss her powerful investigative report:

State Senator Kim Jackson has introduced Senate Bill 41, a measure she says would ensure real fairness in girls' sports. On today's episode of Politically Georgia, hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy speak with the Stone Mountain Democrat about the details of the bill and what it could mean for student-athletes in Georgia. Then, we turn to Georgia's healthcare system. Governor Brian Kemp has ruled out Medicaid expansion, leaving hospitals and healthcare advocates searching for solutions. Caylee Noggle of the Georgia Hospital Association joins us to discuss what's next for healthcare access in the state. Finally, Georgians could soon feel the effects of President Donald Trump's new tariffs on Chinese imports. AJC Business Editor Scott Trubey breaks down when and where consumers and businesses might experience the economic squeeze. Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.   Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Threatened cuts to federal funding have Montana organizations anxious. The state Senate gears up for an ethics investigation. Medicaid expansion bills advance. The Democratic party is looking for a new leader. And state workers — and legislators — would get a pay raise under a proposed new pay plan.

Threatened cuts to federal funding have Montana organizations anxious. The state Senate gears up for an ethics investigation. Medicaid expansion bills advance. The Democratic party is looking for a new leader. And state workers — and legislators — would get a pay raise under a proposed new pay plan.

Join Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman as she reviews the week's biggest headlines in northwest Montana. A proposed hunting bill is stirring controversy between the state and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, with concerns that it could unravel long-standing agreements and lead to legal battles. Meanwhile, Medicaid expansion is back in the legislative spotlight, with multiple bills shaping the future of healthcare access for nearly 80,000 Montanans. And in a much lighter—but no less impressive—story, young engineers put their skills to the test at the FIRST LEGO League robotics tournament, programming their autonomous machines to tackle underwater-inspired challenges. Read more from today's show:Tribes, wildlife officials oppose proposed hunting bill for Flathead Indian ReservationTwo Republican Medicaid expansion bills advance in the Montana LegislatureFlathead Valley teams dive into robotics challenge qualifying for state competitionMore local and state coverage: Whitefish skier Townsend Reed sets sights on Freeride World TourMontana Senate Judicial committee takes up bill that criminalizes care for transgender youthOverhaul of troubled state psychiatric hospital leaves lawmakers in limbo A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com. Check out Season 2 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast, dropping on 10/27/24! Reporter Kate Heston presents a four-part series on the Endangered Species Act, exploring the species most at-risk in northwest Montana. Discover how the law has helped some recover from near extinction and the challenges when federal and state protections overlap.Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us! Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play.

Healthcare leaders are back at the state capitol urging lawmakers to expand Medicaid for thousands of working poor Mississippians.Then, the Chairman of the House Education Committee talks about "school choice" legislation Plus, High-school students from across Mississippi have been meeting with state lawmakers to raise awareness about legislation that directly affects youth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2018, Idaho voters gave the green light to Medicaid expansion, giving health insurance to folks who can't get traditional Medicaid. Now, though, some lawmakers say the program will cost the state close to $100 million this year and want to repeal the program.

Up to 75,000 Montanans will lose health care coverage if lawmakers don't renew Medicaid expansion. There are competing visions to make the program permanent and some who want to end it.

Today's top audio stories include a look at Henrico County's water vigilance, federal workers and the Waverly Two.  Visit vpm.org/generalassembly for all our coverage of the Legislature. 

Montana lawmakers will decide in the coming months what happens to health coverage for tens of thousands of people.

The 2025 legislative session kicked off this week and the high-priority policy issues are already coming into focus. Legislative leaders and Gov. Brad Little touched on school choice, tax cuts, and Medicaid Expansion.

With a government shutdown looming, Congress is scrambling to reach a deal before Christmas. On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Tia Mitchell and Greg Bluestein speak with independent journalist Michael Jones about the weekend's missed deadline and the prospects for a last-minute agreement. We also turn to the Georgia legislature, where the debate over Medicaid expansion is set to take center stage. Calyee Noggle, president of the Georgia Hospital Association, joins us to discuss what's at stake for hospitals and patients across the state. Finally, President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Bill White, former CEO of the Buckhead City Movement, to a diplomatic post abroad. We'll explore the role he could play in international negotiations and what his appointment means for Georgia's political scene.   Links to today's topics: Trump has chosen ex-leader of Buckhead cityhood push to be his ambassador to Belgium The 90/10 cost split in the Medicaid expansion argument Lawmakers struggle to reach deal to avert government shutdown Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.     Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for an insightful conversation with Brendan Pulsifer, a medical student, as we explore the realities of practicing medicine in Georgia, recently ranked as one of the worst states for physicians. We'll discuss the impacts of limited Medicaid expansion, high rates of uninsurance, and physician burnout on the health care system. Brendan Pulsifer is a medical student. He discusses the KevinMD article, "Full Medicaid expansion needed to retain Georgia's physicians." Our presenting sponsor is DAX Copilot by Microsoft. Do you spend more time on administrative tasks like clinical documentation than you do with patients? You're not alone. Clinicians report spending up to two hours on administrative tasks for each hour of patient care. Microsoft is committed to helping clinicians restore the balance with DAX Copilot, an AI-powered, voice-enabled solution that automates clinical documentation and workflows. 70 percent of physicians who use DAX Copilot say it improves their work-life balance while reducing feelings of burnout and fatigue. Patients love it too! 93 percent of patients say their physician is more personable and conversational, and 75 percent of physicians say it improves patient experiences. Help restore your work-life balance with DAX Copilot, your AI assistant for automated clinical documentation and workflows. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://www.kevinmd.com/cme I'm partnering with Learner+ to offer clinicians access to an AI-powered reflective portfolio that rewards CME/CE credits from meaningful reflections. Find out more: https://www.kevinmd.com/learnerplus

Doctors say expanding Medicaid benefits in the state could have major benefits for accessing healthcare and improving the overall health of Mississippians.Then, President-Elect Donald Trump is expected to impose major trade tariffs on China. But agriculture economists, say it could make life harder for some farmers in Mississippi.Plus, the holidays are a time of giving. We speak with the Salvation Army about the various ways folks can give back to their community this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The past few years have seldom been a time for celebration in the world of North Carolina policymaking. In numerous subject areas, the state legislature has enacted regressive laws that promote inequality, segregation, and a less sustainable planet. Thankfully, one shining exception to this trend celebrated its one-year anniversary on December first—the expansion of the […]

  The past few years have seldom been a time for celebration in the world of North Carolina policymaking. In numerous subject areas, the state legislature has enacted regressive laws that promote inequality, segregation, and a less sustainable planet. Thankfully, one shining exception to this trend celebrated its one-year anniversary this week—the expansion of the […]

This is a conversation we've wanted to have for a while, and it seemed like there was no better time than now, as many people on the broad center-left are asking tough questions about Donald Trump's strength in rural America—according to one post-election analysis, he won 62 percent of rural voters. To unpack what's happening in these parts of the country, we talked to Luke Mayville of Reclaim Idaho, a grassroots organization that, among other things, helped win a ballot referendum that expanded Medicaid in the state. Why, when an initiative like that can succeed, or voters in red states reject school vouchers or approve hikes to the minimum wage, does the party that opposes these measures tend to clean up in such places? What can be gleaned from talking to voters from all over a state like Idaho about how they view the two major political parties, understand the role of government, and explain the problems facing them in their lives? We take up these questions and more! Sources:Luke Mayville, "Do Something Big," Commonweal, Sept 22, 2020— "The Battle Against School Vouchers," Commonweal, Dec 11, 2023— John Adams and the Fear of American Oligarchy (Princeton University Press, 2016)Paul Demko, "The Ballot Revolt to Bring Medicaid Expansion to Trump Country," Politico, Oct 19, 2018Daniel Nichanian, "How Organizers Are Defending Direct Democracy," Bolts, Aug 16, 2023Dana Goldstein and Troy Closson, "Voters Poised to Reject Private School Vouchers in Three States," New York Times, Nov 7, 2024Keith Orejel, "The Political Economy of the Urban-Rural Divide," Law & Political Economy Project, Nov 11, 2024...and don't forget to subscribe to Know Your Enemy on Patreon to access all of our bonus episodes! 

Richard Roberson, president and CEO of the Mississippi Hospital Association, tells Mississippi Today's Bobby Harrison and Geoff Pender a new Trump administration would likely approve Mississippi Medicaid expansion work requirements. He says revamping the state's certificate of need laws is likely to be a major issue before lawmakers, and he discusses a new alliance of hospitals that left the MHA and formed a new organization.

A major grant approval is injecting roughly 110 million dollars into Mississippi's economy to build infrastructure, job training, and conservation.Then, calls for Medicaid expansion are being renewed as state lawmakers prepare for the 2025 legislative session.Plus, Earlier this year, Cancer Alley activists in Louisiana celebrated a big victory: they stopped a major grain elevator project. But now, another community is trying to get another grain project stopped further down the Mississippi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some Idaho lawmakers have tried to curb or overturn Medicaid expansion as recently as the 2024 legislative session, and supporters of the program have been lobbying diligently to keep it going.

DiscussIn this episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis dives deep into the often-overlooked topic of medical debt and how it disproportionately affects under-resourced communities. Corey is joined by Jenifer Bosco, a Senior Attorney at the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) and co-author of the Model Medical Debt Protection Act. Together, they explore the causes of medical debt, the role of healthcare systems and insurance companies, and practical solutions that can protect vulnerable individuals from crippling financial burdens.Jenifer shares actionable insights on how to navigate the healthcare system, what hospitals and policymakers can do to alleviate medical debt, and how civic engagement can empower individuals to demand change. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the deep-rooted complexities of medical debt and what can be done to bring about health equity and financial relief.Show Notes:00:00 - Intro: Corey welcomes listeners and introduces the topic of medical debt and its impact on underserved communities.01:14 - Guest Introduction: Meet Jenifer Bosco, Senior Attorney at the National Consumer Law Center, who shares her work on financial and medical debt advocacy.02:35 - Causes of Medical Debt: Jenifer explains the common causes of medical debt, from rising healthcare costs to lack of insurance and high out-of-pocket expenses.05:22 - Impact of Medical Debt on Access to Healthcare: Discussing how the fear of medical bills can prevent people from seeking necessary healthcare services.07:39 - The Role of Healthcare Systems: Jenifer talks about what hospitals can do to reduce the burden of medical debt, including financial assistance programs and better debt collection practices.10:18 - Importance of Financial Assistance Policies: Understanding the need for more accessible and transparent financial aid options for low-income patients.15:47 - The Role of Insurance Companies: Corey and Jenifer discuss how underinsurance and high-deductible health plans contribute to medical debt, and the role of expanding Medicaid.19:33 - Empowering Communities: Civic engagement strategies to help communities advocate for better healthcare policies and protections from medical debt collection.24:03 - The Future of Medical Debt Reform: Jenifer shares her perspective on how ongoing reforms and consumer protection laws can shape a more equitable healthcare system.25:22 - How to Connect: Resources and contact information for Jenifer Bosco and the NCLC for those looking to learn more or get involved.Resources Mentioned:Jenifer Bosco on LinkedInNCLC on FacebookTwitter: @nclc4consumersNCLC WebsiteNCLC's Medical Debt ResourcesNCLC's Model Medical Debt Protection ActStay Connected!If you enjoyed this episode and want to stay up to date with all things health, wellness, and public health advocacy, make sure to follow me on social media:X (formerly Twitter): @CoreyDionLewisFacebook: Health Coach LewInstagram: @CoreyDionLewisLinkedIn: Corey Dion LewisTikTok: @CoreyDionLewisWebsite: CoreyDionLewis.com ★ Support this podcast ★

6:00 w David Knobel - Medicaid Expansion: a Bad Idea full 2686 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:01:00 +0000 jqexC1hRrN3VGrW5f63BB7lmcDuUy1NQ Montana Talks with Aaron Flint 6:00 w David Knobel - Medicaid Expansion: a Bad Idea Montana Talks with Aaron Flint ON DEMAND 2020

So, after some pondering, I decided to release this conversation with Shawn Gremminger about 340B in two parts. So, listen to one, listen to both, pick your poison. Shawn Gremminger came up with three really important takeaways relative to 340B, which is a feat unto itself, considering how sprawling this conversation can be. So, if you came here for some concise and actionable takeaways, you have come to the right place. To Read The Full Article Including Links Mentioned, click here. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to the free weekly newsletter to be a member of the Relentless Tribe. This first part you are listening to right now zeros in on Shawn's first takeaway: whether or not the original intent, or the presumed original intent, of the 340B program has actually been met. Many do not realize that 340B began life as a caterpillar. It originally, actually, was conceived as a lowly bureaucratic fix. But over the past 15 years, it has gone into a chrysalis and emerged into a 500-pound gorilla that sits in the corner of a lot of rooms, actually—probably more than many people realize. All of that being said, when you're done listening to this first part of the convo, you should be able to competently assess whether or not 340B does, in fact, adequately help underserved communities get better healthcare—because 340B is supposed to help safety-net healthcare providers stretch scarce resources. The second part of the show, which is a separate episode called Part 2, is how all of this impacts employers and commercial plans. And there's two more takeaways there. So, if you already have the gist of how we got from the beginnings of 340B to where we are in 2024 already and all you want to hear about is why do employers care about what amounts to a low-income program or was purported to be a low-income program, feel free to zip over to the second show and cut to that chase. If you're still with me for this Part 1—and I hope you are, because … wow, it's a wild and tangled journey—here's an outline of where this first part of the discussion is headed. So, for the sake of posterity and having this introduction transcribed in your inbox (be sure to sign up for the free newsletter), here you go. Here's the outline. Visit the full article to read more. 05:25 Shawn's three takeaways from the 340B program. 06:04 What is the intent of the 340B program? 08:22 Read the full 32-page report of the Energy and Commerce Committee.  09:17 Why does Medicaid have to get the best price? 13:26 Why was there a shift in how the 340B program looked starting in the mid-2000s? 15:11 Why do more than half of acute care hospitals now qualify for 340B? 18:18 How has hospital consolidation affected 340B? 20:37 What is the misalignment between how a hospital qualifies for 340B and how it benefits said hospitals? 24:11 How is a 340B designed for hospitals to make a profit? 28:45 Why isn't there a real patient definition in 340B? 31:46 Why is 340B still popular among policymakers? 33:05 Are 340B dollars being used in underserved communities? 33:57 EP394 with Vikas Saini, MD, and Judith Garber, MPP.

Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann tells Mississippi Today's Geoff Pender, Bobby Harrison and Taylor Vance the state's financial position should allow for cutting the state's grocery tax next year. He covers numerous other topics and also talks about state Auditor Shad White's political scorched-earth from his new book on the welfare scandal.

The Indianapolis International Airport will receive more than $26 million from the latest round of federal infrastructure funding. But a new report by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that tongue tie surgeries may be overused for little babies. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg highlighted Indiana's role in helping build the future of electric vehicles Friday. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. Today's episode of WFYI News Now was produced by Drew Daudelin and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Wednesday, July 24th 2024Today, fact checking claims and combating misinformation about Kamala Harris; the Trump Campaign has filed a complaint with the FEC over Harris taking over the Biden war chest; the Harris Campaign has requested VP vetting materials for a short list of potential candidates; the Trump Campaign is second guessing their choice of JD Vance; Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned her position in the wake of the assassination attempt; President Biden is COVID negative and will address the nation tonight at 8 PM ET; Senator Menendez says his last day in the Senate is August 20th; a conversation with Tennessee Rep Gloria Johnson and her campaign to beat Senator Marsha Blackburn; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Our GuestTennessee State House Rep. Gloria Johnson​​ (TN-90)Gloria Johnson Campaign (votegloriajohnson.com)Tickets and LIVE show dates https://allisongill.comSubscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comAnswer The Call! Thursday, July 25 8:30pmhttps://twitter.com/shannonrwattsStoriesA Reader's Guide To MAGA's Racist And Misogynistic Attacks On Kamala Harris (Talking Points Memo)FACT FOCUS: A look at false claims around Kamala Harris and her campaign for the White House (AP News)Trump campaign files complaint over transfer of Biden funds to Harris (NYT)Harris campaign requests vetting materials from several possible running mates (NBC News)Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And MoneyAd-free premium feed: https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comSubscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985Follow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrote?utm_source=TwitterAG&utm_medium=creator_organic&utm_campaign=muellershewrote&utm_content=FollowMehttps://muellershewrote.substack.comhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://www.threads.net/@muellershewrotehttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/From The Good NewsSasha RPS' Web Page (New Jersey)|https://www.ehrdogs.org/animals/detail?AnimalID=20501580 Live Show Ticket Links:https://allisongill.com (for all tickets and show dates)Friday August 16th Washington, DC - with Andy McCabe, Pete Strzok, Glenn Kirschner https://tinyurl.com/Beans-in-DCSaturday August 24 San Francisco, CA https://tinyurl.com/Beans-SF Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

The Perils and Future of U.S. Healthcare Financing with Dr. BaiIn this episode, Dr. G. Bai, a professor of accounting and health policy at Johns Hopkins University, discusses the challenges and future of healthcare financing in the U.S. Topics include the limitations of the current system, the impact of regulations, the inefficiencies introduced by insurance companies, and the importance of independent practices. Dr. Bai also advocates for empowering patients by letting them control their healthcare funds, which could drive competition and innovation. The conversation highlights the need for systemic changes and greater public awareness to improve healthcare outcomes and efficiency.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:25 Dr. Bai's Journey into Healthcare Economics02:47 Understanding Healthcare Spending in the U.S.04:35 Dysfunction in the U.S. Health Insurance Market12:55 The Role of Small Businesses in the Economy14:37 Challenges Faced by Independent Practices18:44 Government Programs and Payment Issues22:27 Monopolies and Regulatory Capture in Healthcare30:35 Proposed Medicaid Reforms and Their Implications34:48 Economic Priorities and Healthcare35:45 The Role of Incentives in Healthcare37:14 Challenges of Centralized Healthcare Policies41:59 Impact of Medicaid Expansion on Independent Practices44:48 The Power Dynamics in Healthcare59:37 Public Health and Preventive Care01:02:51 Envisioning a Better Healthcare SystemSupport the Show.

Rep. Robert Johnson, D-Natchez, the House minority leader, talks with Mississippi Today's Bobby Harrison and Taylor Vance on how efforts to expand Medicaid broke down during the chaotic final days of the 2024 legislative session. He hopes those efforts are revived in the 2025 session.