Tradeoffs

We've got a lot to share with you in 2024!We're looking into how fentanyl and other synthetic opioids are upending long established treatments for opioid addiction, and what clinicians and policymakers are doing to adapt.There are a bunch of cases in the courts this year that have the potential to change Americans' access to care, and restrict the power of federal health agencies.And nearly 25 years after a landmark case, declaring that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have a right to live outside state-run institutions, we examine how doctors, hospitals and insurers are failing many of them … and one woman's work to forge a better path.New episodes start 25 January, 2024!Sign up for our weekly newsletter.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last fall, the federal government named its first 10 targets for historic drug price negotiations with big pharma. Those negotiations are expected to heat up this February when federal officials make their opening price offers.This week, we offer a refresher on how this negotiation process will work and the impact it could have.Guests:Anton Avanceña, PhD, Assistant Professor of Health Outcomes, University of Texas Darius Lakdawalla, PhD, Professor of Pharmaceutical Economics and Public Policy, University of Southern California Lauren Neves, JD, Deputy Vice President, PhRMASteve Pearson, MD, MSc, Founder and President, Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER)Ben Rome, MD, MPH, physician and researcher, Harvard Medical SchoolMeena Seshamani, MD, PhD, Deputy Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesLeslie Walker, Senior Producer/Reporter, TradeoffsLearn more and read a full transcript on our website.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 130 hospitals have closed in rural America over the last decade. Reporter Sarah Jane Tribble spent a year embedded in one small Kansas town as they dealt with their own hospital closure.Guest: Sarah Jane Tribble, Senior Correspondent, Kaiser Health NewsRead a transcript of this conversation: https://tradeoffs.org/2020/10/08/losing-a-hospital/Hear more of Sarah Jane's reporting about Fort Scott on the first season of Where It Hurts: whereithurts.show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From where medical students are choosing to train to how doctors are caring for women in reproductive health crises, the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe has had major ripple effects on the field of medicine. In this conversation from our friends at STAT's First Opinion podcast, host Torie Bosch talks with two abortion providers about what it's like to practice medicine in post-Roe America.Learn more and read a full transcript on our website.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift, which for a limited time will be matched! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economist Amy Finkelstein has studied America’s patchwork of health insurance policies for more than 20 years. In a forthcoming book she concludes it’s time tear the whole system down.This week, Dan talks with Amy about how she came to that conclusion and what a better system could look like. Guest:Amy Finkelstein, PhD, Professor of Economics, MITLearn more and read a full transcript on our website.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift, which for a limited time will be matched! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health care AI expert Emily Sterret discusses the concerns surrounding biased algorithms in health care. The podcast explores the actions taken by the Biden administration to eliminate bias in AI. It also discusses the efforts of regulatory bodies and the need for diverse data sets and bias mitigation. The chapter emphasizes the importance of transparency and public access to algorithm information. Additionally, it explores the role of hospitals in addressing bias and compliance with anti-discrimination laws. The podcast concludes by emphasizing the need to address racial bias in algorithms and the healthcare system through introspection and collaboration with frontline clinicians.

Dr. Emily, a specialist in diagnosing bias in AI and reducing racial bias in health care AI, discusses the challenges of diagnosing bias in AI, recognizing and addressing racial bias in healthcare AI algorithms, and the actions taken by federal agencies and healthcare professionals to address bias.

In this special episode we reflect on a few of our favorite stories of 2023 and hear how they’re making a difference for patients and policymakers. Guests:Hannah Neprash, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota School of Public HealthJami Snyder, MA, president and chief executive officer of consulting firm JSN StrategiesLearn more and read a full transcript on our website. And take a look at our full impact report!Support this type of journalism today, with a gift, which for a limited time will be matched!We're also excited to share that you can now find Tradeoffs on YouTube.Still not enough Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experts discuss the prevalence of medical errors in hospitals and the need for patient safety to be a national priority. Guests share personal stories of medical errors and the emotional toll on patients and families. The podcast explores accountability, transparency programs, and the shift towards a culture of patient safety in the medical field.

"Tradeoffs" explores the challenge of surprise ambulance bills in the US. Guests discuss the frustrations and financial burden of these bills, as well as the responsibilities and challenges faced by emergency medical services. The podcast examines potential solutions, including state-based approaches and the need for federal protection. It also emphasizes the importance of supporting patients and preventing errors in the healthcare system.