Tradeoffs

As States and CDC Split on Vaccines, What's Next?

Half of states have rejected federal vaccine guidance on childhood vaccines after controversial changes by the CDC. Public health experts say the split is sowing confusion and increasing the risk of outbreaks. Guests:Michelle Fiscus, physician, chief medical officer, Association of Immunization ManagersJen Kates, senior vice president; director, global and public health policy, KFF Tao Sheng Kwan-Gett, physician, health officer, Washington Department of HealthPhilip Landrigan, physician and director, program for global public health and the common good, Boston College Dorit Reiss, law professor, University of California, San FranciscoLearn more and read a full transcript on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Better Way to Care for Older Adults with Opioid Addiction

How one addiction clinic in Baltimore has found success combining addiction care with support for the many other health problems older Americans often face.Guests:Malik Burnett, Medical Director, REACH Health ServicesLisa Clemans-Cope, Senior Research Fellow, Urban InstituteRenee Gray, Patient, REACH Health ServicesPhyllis Lindsay, Peer Recovery Specialist, REACH Health ServicesMaggie Lowenstein, Assistant Professor, Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of MedicineVickie Walters, Executive Director, REACH Health ServicesLearn more and read a full transcript on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mental Illness Left Their Loved Ones on the Streets. California’s Big Fix Hasn’t Helped

How Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ambitious plan to force more people into treatment left many families still searching for help.Guest(s):June DudasMarisa Kendall, homelessness reporter, CalMattersRead CalMatters full “Courting Disappointment” series here. Learn more and read a full transcript on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One State's Sprint for its Share of $50 Billion for Rural Health: Part 2

Maryland finds out how much the state will get from a nationwide competition for federal rural health investment.Guest(s):Christina Koontz, paramedic Elizabeth Kromm, assistant secretary for population health and strategic initiatives, Maryland Department of HealthMike Salvadge, chief of emergency medical services, Allegany County, Md. Meena Seshamani, Maryland secretary of healthHemi Tewarson, executive director, National Academy for State Health PolicyLearn more and read a full transcript on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One State's Sprint for its Share of $50 Billion for Rural Health: Part 1

We follow Maryland's 52-day rush to convince the Trump administration to give the state new funding to transform rural health care.Guests:Bonita Baer, Maryland residentMark Boucot, president and CEO of Garrett Regional Medical Center and Potomac Valley Hospital Elizabeth Kromm, assistant secretary for population health and strategic initiatives, Maryland Department of HealthLevi Lantz, ALL Produce & GreenhouseKen Ulman, former executive, Howard County, Maryland; president of Margrave StrategiesLearn more and read a full transcript on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.