Health Insurance Episodes

1145: Why the South Is Facing a Syphilis Crisis
June 12, 2026

1145: Why the South Is Facing a Syphilis Crisis

On today's episode, Thomas Dobbs from the University of Mississippi discusses syphilis in the U.S., from the use of antibiotics and public health interventions to the rising case rates over the past decade. Later, Joshua O’Neal from the Southeast STD/HIV Prevention Training Center discusses how pre…
1129: The Rising Cost of Falling Vaccination Rates
May 19, 2026

1129: The Rising Cost of Falling Vaccination Rates

Today: Ben Lopman, professor at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health, discusses the new Vaccine Impact Map. Later, Bryan Patenaude, associate professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, breaks down the financial realities of measles outbreaks and why even relatively …
1077: Hypertension, Hill Day, and the Future of Public Health Policy
Feb. 26, 2026

1077: Hypertension, Hill Day, and the Future of Public Health Policy

Today, two conversations highlight how policy shapes public health, both in communities and on Capitol Hill. First, Beth Giambrone, senior analyst for state health policy at ASTHO, explains how states are rethinking their app...
1073: Coverage, Consequences, and the Leaders Shaping Public Health’s Future
Feb. 20, 2026

1073: Coverage, Consequences, and the Leaders Shaping Public Health’s Future

What happens when health coverage becomes unaffordable, and who’s stepping up to lead in moments like this? This episode connects two powerful public health stories. First, we break down the ACA enhanced premium tax credits:...
1067: A Nation at Risk: What a D+ in Birth Outcomes Means for Public Health
Feb. 11, 2026

1067: A Nation at Risk: What a D+ in Birth Outcomes Means for Public Health

If the United States brought home a report card on maternal and infant health, it would need a serious parent–teacher conference. In this episode, Dr. Michael Warren, chief medical and health officer at March of Dimes, breaks down their 2025 Report Card on birth outcomes, and the headline is hard t…