Mar 9, 2026

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The Trump administration’s online prescription drug platform promises the world’s lowest prices on medications. In this episode: Dr. Mariana Social explains how the site’s discounts work, who they benefit, and whether they’re truly the most affordable prices.

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Dr. Mariana Socal, PhD,...

Mar 5, 2026

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Often referred to as “physician-assisted suicide,” medical aid in dying poses complex ethical, medical, and policy questions. In this episode: why some individuals with a terminal illness choose MAiD, the eligibility requirements in U.S. states, and the tension between individual health choices...

Mar 4, 2026

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Baby bonds programs, which create state-managed trust funds for low-income children, are associated with positive physical and mental health outcomes for recipients and their families. New research shows that a majority of Americans support these early wealth-building tools. In this episode:...

Mar 2, 2026

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Private insurers and the government typically reimburse providers based on metrics of appointments and procedures. An innovative approach to health care finance asks doctors and clinicians to measure success differently: by tangible health outcomes. In this episode: Dr. Darshak Sanghavi details...

Feb 26, 2026

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Despite swirling controversy around public health policies, some experts and advocates are finding ways to work together. In this episode: what an unlikely collaboration between a grassroots MAHA organizer and a Yale epidemiologist can teach us about finding common ground for the betterment of...