Great info! Need to ask the tough questions to make it real.
I just found this podcast and binge-listened to like 2 years worth and it's TOTALLY important information that I wish made the general news. But you don't ever ask your the reality-check questions that would make them question their own basic assumptions. Like the politician who was kinda feeling guilty about having to vote against continuing a successful Medicaid expansion if the state wasn't allowed to keep charging premiums. He kept talking about "having skin in the game" meaning charging premiums to people who make so little money that they actually qualify for Medicaid. That's pathetic to begin with. But the obvious follow up question to that state legislator who already admitted that the Medicaid expansion actually helped the Montana economy grow in a ton of ways, was to ask, "what percentage of your income do you pay for health insurance?" Or, even better, to ask him if he was serious about having "skin in the game" would he give up his current government health insurance and go on Medicaid, as his currently insurance is also costing state taxpayers alot of money and way more than the average Medicaid patient. Let's get real.Read full review »
NorthwoodsDoc via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/27/23
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Excellent and sorely needed insight. Cuts to the heart of the issue without spin. Looking forward to the next episode.
cgbirddog via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/19/19
In times as divisive as these, Tradeoffs is the voice we need to tackle the issue that affects literally everyone: health care. Dan, Sayeh, and Anupam are true experts in the field, helping to clarify and untangle the labyrinthian world of health care policy. Cannot recommend enough — subscribe...Read full review »
ZacsM via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/10/19
Beautifully produced, clearly explained, thoughtfully framed, entertaining look at the most challenging questions in health care through the lens of research, data, policy, and people. A must-listen.
js_dc_54849 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/16/19
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