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  • The two big ways AI is changing health care

    The two big ways AI is changing health care
    Dec 22 2023
    Artificial intelligence is changing the way doctors practice, but also how the health care business runs. Host Chelsea Cirruzzo talks with POLITICO health care reporter Daniel Payne about the ways AI is already used across the medical landscape and how regulators are responding.
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    6 min
  • For HHS, AI is an inside job

    For HHS, AI is an inside job
    Dec 21 2023
    As federal officials scramble to regulate artificial intelligence in health care, HHS has already become one of the top federal agencies using the technology. Host Kelly Hooper talks with POLITICO health reporter Chelsea Cirruzzo about some of the 80 implemented or planned uses of AI by HHS agencies.
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    5 min
  • A look back at abortion policy in 2023 and a look forward to 2024

    A look back at abortion policy in 2023 and a look forward to 2024
    Dec 20 2023
    Abortion policy changes made since the fall of Roe v. Wade continue to spur ongoing political turmoil nationwide. Host Lauren Gardner talks with POLITICO health care reporter Alice Miranda Ollstein about the most significant developments surrounding abortion this year and what to expect heading into 2024.
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    7 min
  • Fentanyl’s fatal year in review

    Fentanyl’s fatal year in review
    Dec 19 2023
    Fatal overdoses of the synthetic opioid have hit record highs in the U.S. Host Ben Leonard talks with POLITICO global health reporter Carmen Paun about the devastating impact of the fentanyl epidemic.    
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    7 min
  • What the USPS is hiding about worker safety

    What the USPS is hiding about worker safety
    Dec 18 2023
    Heat is the second-leading cause of injury to postal workers after slips and falls. Letter carriers are supposed to receive training for dealing with high temperatures, but the Postal Service acknowledged to E&E News that it had in some cases falsified training records, reporter Ariel Wittenberg tells host Kelly Hooper.
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    7 min
  • What Biden's new fair price drug policy means

    What Biden's new fair price drug policy means
    Dec 15 2023
    The Biden administration announced Thursday that drug companies receiving research funding from HHS’ emergency response arm, the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, will have to commit to a “fair price” – not more than they charge in other countries. Host Chelsea Cirruzzo talks with POLITICO health care reporter Robert King about the Biden administration's efforts to curb high prescription drug prices.    
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    5 min
  • Congress’ health reform package: Where does it stand?

    Congress’ health reform package: Where does it stand?
    Dec 14 2023
    As Congress pursues landmark health reforms, lawmakers must align House and Senate legislation that includes ensuring transparency from hospitals, insurers and pharmacy benefit managers and reauthorizing a law that would expand treatment for opioid use disorders. Host Megan Messerly talks with POLITICO health care reporter Ben Leonard about the chances of reconciling the chambers’ competing bills.    
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    6 min
  • The future of milestone opioid law

    The future of milestone opioid law
    Dec 13 2023
    Congress has moved to reup treatment for opioid use disorder as the rate of fatal overdoses remains near record highs in the US. Host Lauren Gardner talks with POLITICO global health reporter Carmen Paun about the role of the SUPPORT Act in the ongoing opioid epidemic.
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    8 min