
Tradeoffs is an award-winning nonprofit news organization on a mission to help America have smarter, more honest health policy conversations.
Tradeoffs explores the toughest choices in health care, diving into issues like the cost of care, health equity, insurance, mental health and artificial intelligence. We connect policy to practice, uncovering the data and personal stories that help audiences... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 358 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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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 conclus... more
Several cities and counties are addressing street homelessness with a new approach, which experts say can clear encampments while protecting the health of people who are forced to move.
Guests:
* Josh Barocas, Associate Professor, University of Co... more
Facing mounting financial pressures, insurance companies are changing the prescription drug coverage available to many consumers in Medicare Part D.
Guests:
* Stacie Dusetzina, Professor of Health Policy, Vanderbilt University
* Steven Hadfield,... more
Higher premiums and penalties have made shopping for Obamacare plans more confusing this year. Federal funding cuts have left consumers in many states with fewer guides to help them navigate their options. “I don’t want people to just feel ghosted,” ... more
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One of my favorite weekly podcasts. They go in-depth on an important health policy issue in every episode. Tradeoffs’ reporting is particularly important in our current time of uncertainty about insurance costs and coverage. They cover federal policy regularly but also go to the state and even local level when needed. The show has a social justice angle too, highlighting underinsured and/or uninsured populations.
The episode on USAID cuts is superb. Every American with a heart should listen to this first-hand explanation of how the cuts are impacting global health now, with implications for future US health. In surgery, a scalpel is more useful than a buzzsaw.
I went back and actually re-reviewed the New England Journal paper. If you see the population that they enrolled using the lottery, this was a healthy population to start with. They did not have hypertension, and they had no diabetes. It would’ve been very unlikely that Medicaid would’ve made them healthier. Also note they were only 10% African-Americans. This is a bio study from a relatively healthy. Population and should not be used to judge whether Medicaid makes people healthy or not. I woul... more
The host is good and the conversations are thought provoking but they are not interested in representing different sides on healthcare issues. They clearly are committed to the liberal/democratic side and not interested in representing alternate viewpoints. They followed an episode on transgendered care which only represented an expert who is pro gender affirming care with an episode with Obama’s former HHS secretary who was highly critical of the new Trump appointees without any pushback. As we... more
I love the health policy “sensemaking” by way of stories! Very timely discussions. Very authentic stories. And not afraid to touch on the controversial aspects of health policy. One of my fave podcasts of all time!
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A nonprofit news organization focused on health policy, offering critical insights on the complexities of the American healthcare system. Episodes address a wide array of issues, including the cost of care, health equity, mental health, and the implications of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. The content is designed to connect nuanced policy discussions with real-world implications, drawing on data and personal narratives to illuminate the stakes and propose potential solutions to healthcare challenges. A notable feature is its commitment to impartiality, often broaching controversial topics and the difficult choices faced in health policy.
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Recent guests on Tradeoffs include:
1. Jasmine Mapes
2. Josh Barocas
3. Mark Doanes
4. Stephen Hadfield
5. Cindy Trish
6. Erin Trish
7. Jeremy Smith
8. Dhruv Khullar
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