Maya Goldman

In this lively discussion, Sheryl Gay Stolberg of The New York Times, Anna Edney from Bloomberg, Maya Goldman of Axios, and health policy expert Linda Blumberg delve into the impending ACA tax credit deadline. They warn about potential coverage losses and rising premiums as Congress debates subsidy extensions. The guests also tackle the implications of shifting vaccine policies influenced by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and dissect the Republican health proposals, emphasizing how segmented risk pools can harm access and affordability for those in need.

Alice Miranda Ollstein, Politico health policy reporter who tracks federal regulation and political influence. Maya Goldman, Axios health reporter who explains how federal actions affect care delivery. They discuss how immigration enforcement is disrupting hospitals and patient access. They cover stalled spending fights tied to enforcement funding. They flag federal moves that pause grants, restrict research funding, and ripple through public health.

Maya Goldman, Axios healthcare reporter who covers Medicare, Medicaid, and federal health policy, breaks down how Medicare and Medicaid work. Short, clear segments explain who is covered and who pays. Conversations cover state versus federal roles, financing pressures, privatization debates, and policy options to control costs.