Anna Edney

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.

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.