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Good news: We finally have data on how many hospitals use AI. Bad news: Most are not testing their AI tools for bias. @paigenong.bsky.social digs into the data with @tradeoffs.org on how hospitals are using AI and how biased AI could harm us in surprising ways. tradeoffs.org/2025/02/27/l...

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Last week, thousands of employees were fired from their positions in federal agencies and this week the House passed a budget bill. Here's what our team is reading...

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Register to join @dgorenstein.bsky.social for this conversation on Thursday. Details below ⬇️

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Please listen to this week's @tradeoffs.org. You'll hear how fear of deportation makes people sick + how clinics are trying to keep people from skipping visits. And you'll hear from a mom of 4 terrified for herself + her kids, but committed to protecting their health. tradeoffs.org/2025/02/20/g...

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On February 27th, @dgorenstein.bsky.social will join a virtual panel hosted by the USC Center for Health Journalism to explore what policy levers RFK Jr. has to "Make America Healthy Again" as the new secretary of HHS. Event details and registration: centerforhealthjournalism.org/our-work/web...

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I'm working on a @tradeoffs.org story about impacts of potential NIH cuts on clinical trials. Looking to talk to folks who: - have run NIH-funded trials - are helping universities scenario plan for possible cuts If that's you or someone you know, I'm at rlevi-at-tradeoffs.org and Signal below.

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The Trump administration’s swift and sweeping efforts to dismantle USAID is creating chaos across global public health efforts. A doctor working to stop an Ebola outbreak in Uganda reflects on consequences, now and long-term, of America’s abrupt change in policy. tradeoffs.org/2025/02/13/a...

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It's been a busy few weeks in the news with 50+ executive orders, funding freezes and lawsuits. Here's what our team is reading... @tarabannow.bsky.social wrote about Dr. Oz being picked to lead Medicare and Medicare in @statnews.com: www.statnews.com/2025/02/04/d...

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In this podcast, I tell the story of working on the first soda taxes in America and how the beverage industry has fought to suppress effective local ballot initiatives to improve nutrition and health. @tradeoffs.org @kffhealthnews.bsky.social @ahascience.bsky.social tradeoffs.org/2025/02/06/r...

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The fight to improve Americans’ nutrition could get new momentum from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., but he will face practical and political limits to changing the U.S. food supply if he’s confirmed to lead the Health and Human Services Department. tradeoffs.org/2025/02/06/r...

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Big changes in health policy are underway and understanding them is more important than ever. Our new website makes it easier to find the clear, evidence-based and trusted reporting you rely on. Explore our stories on health care's toughest choices: tradeoffs.org

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Today, members of the Senate Finance Committee voted to recommend RFK Jr. for HHS Secretary, where he would manage the agency's $1.7 trillion budget. If confirmed by the full Senate, he'd also control an obscure but influential committee of vaccine advisors. Read: tradeoffs.org/2025/01/28/t...

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At @tradeoffs.org, we’re committed to cutting through the noise with clear, evidence-based reporting on America’s complex health care system. Now, we’ve made it even easier to find the stories that matter. Check out our new website and explore key topics like the cost of care & health law.

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@melanie-evans.bsky.social explains how RFK Jr. could push his vaccine cynicism through an obscure CDC committee. Helpful context as Senate Finance holds HHS confirmation hearing.

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The Powerful Vaccine Committee RFK Jr. Could Soon Control #publichealth #healthpolicy tradeoffs.org/2025/01/28/a...

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Obviously a lot going on today, but don't forget RFK Jr. confirmation hearings start tomorrow. @melanie-evans.bsky.social has a great @tradeoffs.org story today about how Kennedy, if confirmed, would control a little known but incredibly influential vax committee. tradeoffs.org/2025/01/28/a...

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RFK Jr. has long criticized an influential committee of scientists who advise federal policymakers on who should get vaccines. I’ve got an article today for @tradeoffs.org that profiles the committee’s wide reach. tradeoffs.org/2025/01/28/a...

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Now that they’re officially back in control, Republicans in Washington are looking to make big cuts to federal spending – and they’ve singled out Medicaid as a prime target.

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Medicaid is line for big cuts as the GOP tries to cut federal $$$ to pay for tax cuts and other policies. I talked with 13 conservative and libertarian Medicaid experts for @tradeoffs.org to learn why many on the right think shrinking Medicaid will make it better. tradeoffs.org/2025/01/23/g...

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If you're having déjà vu about Trump withdrawing from the World Health Organization, you're not wrong. We reported on the public health consequences in the U.S. and around the globe when he withdrew in 2020 during his first term as president. Learn more: tradeoffs.org/2020/07/09/l...

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In light of the devastating fires happening in Southern California, our team put together a few resources exploring how wildfires impact #health and communities. If you have any story tips related to environmental health, our inbox ([email protected]) is open.

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I do a lot of #Medicaid reporting for @tradeoffs.org, so it was cool to produce this exit interview with Dan Tsai, Biden's Medicaid director. He talked w/ @dgorenstein.bsky.social about what he's learned over the last three years and what he thinks will happen next. tradeoffs.org/2025/01/16/d...

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Medicaid, the public health insurance program for low-income and disabled Americans, covers nearly 80 million people. But its future is unclear as Republicans return to power in D.C.

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A mandate to make health care prices public was one of President Trump’s signature health policies in his first term. But forcing hospitals to share prices hasn’t yet helped patients shop for medical care. Read more about the complexity of price transparency: tradeoffs.org/2024/12/19/t...

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Five years ago, comparing health care prices in the U.S. was nearly impossible. Then Trump’s transparency rules forced hospitals and insurers to reveal their prices.

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So psyched to share Melanie Evan’s 1st story as a @tradeoffs.bsky.social reporter! Her topic: one of Trump’s most lasting health policy moves: public pricing. tradeoffs.org/2024/12/19/t...

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As RFK Jr. meets with senators to discuss his plans for HHS, former Secretary Kathleen Sebelius breaks down what the role can and can’t do, and what she wants senators to consider ahead of his confirmation hearings. www.npr.org/sections/sho...

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"All the blame gets directed towards the insurance company when there’s plenty of blame to go around. All of this costs too much." Really appreciate @aaronecarroll.bsky.social on @tradeoffs.bsky.social today helping us take a step back from all anger going around. tradeoffs.org/2024/12/12/h...

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