Sandhya Raman

Rachel Cohrs Zhang from Stat News, Sandhya Raman from CQ Roll Call, Riley Griffin from Bloomberg News, and Sarah Varney from KFF Health News dive into Trump’s controversial health nominations, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Mehmet Oz. They discuss the implications for Medicare, the potential shifts in health policy, and the urgency of legislative actions before Congress. Additionally, Varney reveals the trials in Idaho challenging strict abortion laws, highlighting the personal struggles faced by women affected by these regulations.

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.

Alice Miranda Ollstein, a health reporter at Politico, Stephen Vladeck, a Georgetown Law Professor and Supreme Court expert, and Sandhya Raman from CQ Roll Call tackle major cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services. They discuss the unsettling implications for agencies like the FDA and CDC, and how these changes could affect public health enforcement. The conversation also dives into the evolving landscape of abortion laws and the impact of misinformation on vaccinations, highlighting the challenges faced by healthcare providers.