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February 24, 2025 32 mins

In this episode of the Healthcare Nation Podcast, host Rick Gannotta and producer Joe Woolworth discuss the major changes and impacts in healthcare policy under the new Trump administration. They cover rapid-fire healthcare headlines, including the resurgence of measles in Texas, the accessibility of Narcan, mental health licensing reforms, and the approval of a new bird flu vaccine. The conversation delves into significant federal workforce reductions at the VA and CDC, executive orders reshaping healthcare with RFK Jr.'s new commission, and budget cuts affecting Medicare and ACA subsidies. The episode concludes with reflections on the broader implications of these changes for the U.S healthcare system and the importance of mindful policy evolution.

00:00 Welcome to the Healthcare Nation Podcast

00:34 Trump's Healthcare Policies 2.0

01:23 Rapid Fire Healthcare Headlines

09:15 Federal Workforce Shakeup

17:18 Executive Orders Reshaping Healthcare

23:19 Foreign Aid Freeze and Its Impact

25:59 Proposed Budget Cuts in Healthcare

29:04 Final Takeaways and Conclusion


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