Julie Rovner

Julie Rovner, Chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News, dives into the implications of Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the Department of Health and Human Services. They discuss Kennedy's controversial views on vaccines and health policy, raising concerns among health experts. The conversation also highlights the expansive role of the HHS and the potential challenges Kennedy might face with his proposals, including changes to drug advertisements and chronic disease prevention strategies.

Julie Rovner, Chief Washington Correspondent for KFF Health News, joins Leo Cueo, a Medicaid law expert from Georgetown, and Keith Humphreys, a Stanford psychiatry professor, to discuss alarming implications of proposed Medicaid cuts. They delve into how these changes could strip over 11 million Americans of insurance, disproportionately impacting vulnerable groups like children, seniors, and immigrants. The conversation highlights the potential fallout on nursing homes and addiction treatment services, emphasizing the urgent need for strategic responses to safeguard healthcare access.

Julie Rovner, Chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News, Brian Blaze, former health policy advisor to Trump and founder of Paragon Health Institute, and Kim Bemstaffer, Executive Director of Colorado's Medicaid program, delve into the ramifications of proposed Medicaid cuts. They discuss potential insurance losses for millions, the threats to rural hospitals, and the complexities of legislative efforts. The conversation highlights personal stories from impacted families and explores how these policy changes could reshape healthcare access across the U.S.

Julie Rovner, Chief Washington Correspondent for KFF Health News and host of What the Health?, dives deep into the ramifications of proposed federal budget bills on healthcare access. She discusses potential Medicaid cuts that could leave millions uninsured and the challenges posed by work requirements on vulnerable populations. The conversation also highlights state-level experiences, particularly from Arkansas, and examines the impact on programs like Medicare and the Affordable Care Act, stressing the risks of reversing healthcare advancements in the U.S.

Julie Rovner, Chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News, Angela Rasmussen, a virologist from the University of Saskatchewan, and Dan Diamond, a White House reporter for The Washington Post, delve into the recent drastic layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services. They discuss how these job cuts could threaten public health services, drug approvals, and critical biomedical research. Tensions rise over vaccine regulations amidst ongoing health crises, creating concerns about the integrity of health policy under political influences.