Anna Edney

Joining the discussion are Anna Edney, a Bloomberg News health policy reporter, Alice Miranda Ollstein from Politico, Sarah Karlin-Smith of The Pink Sheet, and Mary Ziegler, a law professor and abortion historian. They dive into the House's narrow passage of a contentious budget bill, highlighting proposed cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. Mary Ziegler shares insights on the evolving legal landscape of the personhood movement. The panel also analyzes the implications of COVID vaccine accessibility and health misinformation, emphasizing the need for compassion amid political maneuvering.

Anna Edney, a Bloomberg News reporter specializing in health policy, and Sandhya Raman, who covers health legislation for CQ Roll Call, dive into the complexities of proposed Medicaid cuts among Republicans. They discuss the political struggle for consensus and the implications for healthcare access. The conversation takes a sharp turn to the chaotic environment at the Department of Health and Human Services, including new nominations and their potential impact on public health. They also highlight a shocking personal story about unexpected medical bills tied to preventive care.

In this engaging discussion, Anna Edney of Bloomberg News, Sarah Karlin-Smith from The Pink Sheet, Joanne Kenen of Johns Hopkins, and Douglas Holtz-Eakin from the American Action Forum delve into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial firing of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee. They explore the implications for public health and vaccine policy, alongside an open letter of dissent from NIH employees. Additionally, Holtz-Eakin clarifies the complexities and challenges of the Congressional Budget Office, shedding light on its vital role in health policy.

In this discussion, Anna Edney from Bloomberg News shares insights on the implications of the recent government shutdown and the exclusion of ACA tax credits. Shefali Luthra of The 19th highlights the controversial use of Medicaid in shaping immigration and gender policies. Sandhya Raman reports from Capitol Hill on legislative happenings, while Julie Appleby offers a gripping 'Bill of the Month' case about a patient's shocking hospital bill and the challenges of navigating insurance. The panel also recommends compelling health policy reads.

The podcast delves into the unexpected prominence of healthcare in the elections, with Biden and Trump's differing positions on Medicare and the ACA. It also covers the repercussions of a cyberattack on a healthcare company, as well as public health initiatives and environmental efforts in hospitals under Biden's climate legislation.