Care Talk with Laura Packard

The U.S. House passed their version of a “Big Beautiful Bill” last month, but the budget bill Elon Musk calls a “disgusting abomination” now makes its way through the Senate. Or not? In this #CareTalk episode, federal budget policy expert Bobby Kogan from Center for American Progress dives into the details of the budget bill and proposed changes from the Senate with show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura ...

President Trump and Congress's "Big Beautiful Bill" has left millions of Americans in shock, as it threatens to strip health care from those who need it most. In this #CareTalk episode, we dive into the details of the proposed budget and explore the potential consequences of such drastic changes to the healthcare system with Linda Benesch from Social Security Works and with show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health ...

Are you tired of breaking the bank just to fill your prescription? From inflated prices to skyrocketing copays, America's prescription drug prices have reached crisis levels. In this #CareTalk episode, we'll dive into the shocking truth behind the high cost of prescription medication in the United States, and explore the reasons behind these exorbitant prices with Vincent DeMarco from Maryland Health Care for All and with s...

The U.S. House continues work on their budget which includes drastic cuts to our health care, including slashing Medicaid and unrenewed subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. On #CareTalk live, health policy expert Natasha Murphy from Center for American Progress talks about how the budget will affect your health care with show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

Also Louise ...

President Trump has released a budget, and the U.S. House continues to deliberate on whether and how much to cut our health care through gutting the Medicaid program. On #CareTalk live, Margarida Jorge from Health Care for America Now talks about the budget reconciliation process with show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

Also Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org, and Di...

Congress is back from their break this week, and their work resumes on the budget. What cuts are they looking at making to our health care, and why? On #CareTalk live, Bobby Kogan from Center for American Progress talks about the budget reconciliation process with show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

Also Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org, and Diane Archer from Just ...

If your Governor or state legislature won’t act on making health care more affordable and available to all, what can you do? On #CareTalk live from Las Vegas, Jessica Grennan from Simple Majority talks about the ballot initiative process with show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and how people in some states can make reforms in spite of th...

The U.S. House and Senate have passed their budget blueprints for the reconciliation process, but now Congress has to write the actual budget. They plan to cut trillions of dollars, including from Medicaid, to pay for tax breaks for billionaires. Nicole Jorwic from Caring Across Generations talks about the budget process and what’s at stake for our health care.

Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health car...

Did you know that Congress is working on a budget through the budget reconciliation process that could strip health care from millions of Americans to pay for tax giveaways to the rich? Maura Quint from Families Over Billionaires explains what’s at stake for Tax Day.

Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org, and Ra...

The subsidies which make Affordable Care Act health insurance plans more affordable for millions of Americans expire in 2025. What happens if they aren’t renewed by Congress? Mina Schultz of Young Invincibles talks about what’s at stake for our health insurance.

Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security W...

25% of the workforce at the National Institutes of Health slashed. Scientific research paused or canceled. Measles and other infectious diseases spreading. Dr. Elle Saine of Doctors for America talks about public health under attack in America.

Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Louise N...

How fifteen years of the Affordable Care Act has changed health care in America, and what is at risk in 2025. Anne Shoup of Protect Our Care talks about current attacks on the ACA including insurance premium subsidies set to expire this year, Medicaid expansion under attack in the House budget, and more.

Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Ar...

Congress passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through September 30. Bobby Kogan of Center for American Progress talks about what changes are in that budget, what happens next, and how it will affect you.

Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices and Rachel Madley from Center for Health & Democracy answer your American health i...

If Congress does not pass a budget or budget extension (continuing resolution) by March 14, the federal government will shut down. Alex Lawson of Social Security Works talks about the budget process, how government shutdowns work, and how it will affect you.

Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Rachel Madley from Center for...

The U.S. House just passed a budget resolution, which would include massive cuts to health care including Medicaid. Bobby Kogan of Center for American Progress talks about how the budget process works in Congress, what the House and Senate need to do next, and how it could affect you.

Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Rachel Madley from Center fo...

The House and the Senate are battling on budgets, and health care for 80 million Americans on Medicaid is at stake. Allison Orris of Center on Budget & Policy Priorities talks about President Trump & Congress’ budget reconciliation crisis, potential government shutdown, and how it threatens our health care.

Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advoca...

What’s going on with America’s budget? The House and the Senate have different versions, conservative politicians want to strip health care from millions of Americans to pay for tax cuts for the rich, and without agreement by March 14th the government will shut down. Margarida Jorge of Health Care for America Now talks about President Trump & Congress’ budget reconciliation crisis and how it thre...

What’s going on with medical research in America? Grant funding through NIH and NSF was paused. What does this mean for medical breakthroughs and cures? Dr. Meena Bewtra of Doctors for America talks about the attacks on medical research funding in America, and abroad through the shutdown of U.S.A.I.D.

Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Arche...

Dr. Oz has been nominated by President Trump to run CMS, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Ed Weisbart of Physicians for a National Health Program talks about the dangers of putting Dr. Oz in charge of Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.

Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care and Social Security ...