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A Roadmap to Improve Health Outcomes By Investing In Green and Healthy Homes

A Roadmap to Improve Health Outcomes By Investing In Green and Healthy Homes

Originally broadcast on January 25, 2024 There are many ways to address the social determinants of health but do we need to pay more attention to the one right in front of us? The Green and Healthy Homes Initiative thinks so, and it’s focused on addressing health inequities by making homes healthier, safer and more energy efficient. Ruth Ann Norton leads the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, a national nonprofit operating in 65 communities that’s helping residents understand that unhealthy…

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Helping Community Health Workers Succeed: Ideas From an Innovative Program

Helping Community Health Workers Succeed: Ideas From an Innovative Program

Originally broadcast on January 18, 2024 Experts praise community health workers as the keys to building a more equitable and fair health care system in America. Is there a way to unlock more success for hiring and retaining them? Dr. Shreya Kangovi thinks so; she developed the IMPaCT Care program, which is saving money and quickly growing. “Conversations on Health Care” hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter talked to her about how it’s a standardized, scalable program that transforms the…

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She Helped Design Pres. Biden’s AI Bill of Rights—How Does It Protect Patients?

She Helped Design Pres. Biden’s AI Bill of Rights—How Does It Protect Patients?

Originally broadcast on January 11, 2024 Less than three months ago, Alondra Nelson, Ph.D., proudly watched as President Biden unveiled the administration’s blueprint for an artificial intelligence bill of rights, which is focused on ensuring safe, secure and trustworthy technology. Nelson had a big role in developing the strategy as she served as deputy assistant to the president and acting director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Since then, major health care companies have agreed to…

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Are You Up to Date on Health Care Policy & Innovation as 2024 Kicks Off? We Can Help.

Are You Up to Date on Health Care Policy & Innovation as 2024 Kicks Off? We Can Help.

Originally broadcast on January 4, 2024 A new year brings hope for breakthroughs for our most complex health care issues. The leading thinkers have been sharing their perspectives with us. We’ve captured the highlights from our recent interviews covering vaccinations, abortion, mental health and all the top stories with hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter. Plus, we have important updates for 2024. Conversations on Health Care features in-depth discussions on health policy and innovation with industry newsmakers from around the…

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Long COVID: 2023’s Enduring Medical Mystery

Long COVID: 2023’s Enduring Medical Mystery

Originally broadcast on December 28, 2023 The diagnosis and treatment of Long COVID made many advancements in the past 12 months and “Conversations on Health Care” covered all of them. We’ve collected the most important insights from leading researchers and clinicians as this medical mystery continues. Join hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter as they highlight the perspectives of guests ranging from NIH researchers and patients, to the leader of the Mayo Clinic’s COVID Activity Rehabilitation Program. Conversations on Health…

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Any Hope to Avoid Govt. Shutdown in ’24? Health Care Reporters Assess the Chances

Any Hope to Avoid Govt. Shutdown in ’24? Health Care Reporters Assess the Chances

Originally broadcast on Thursday, December 21, 2021 The advice from one of Washington’s health care policy reporters is to rest up and enjoy the holidays because 2024 is going to be a very intense time. The top items on the agenda include a federal fight over the budget (including health care) that could lead to a government shutdown at the beginning of the year, a presidential campaign that will place health issues at the forefront, continuing concerns about AI and…

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