Leslie Walker

Clarissa Kripke, a Clinical Professor and advocate for healthcare improvements for individuals with disabilities, joins Senior Producer Leslie Walker to discuss critical healthcare reform. They delve into the systemic challenges faced by adults with intellectual disabilities, emphasizing the need for personalized care and innovative solutions. The conversation highlights the inspiring CART model, which integrates clinical services and advocacy, fostering independence for individuals like Kevin Carlson. Together, they address disparities in service access and the urgent call for change in the healthcare landscape.

Leslie Walker, senior health policy reporter who covers drug pricing, breaks down Hikma v. Amarin and what it could mean for generic competition. She explains skinny labeling, the companies and drug at issue, and how court rulings might raise costs or chill generics. Short takes on litigation costs, business incentives, and possible Supreme Court outcomes.