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A Health Podyssey

A Health Podyssey

Health Affairs 304 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

Each week, Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews leading researchers and influencers in health policy and the health care industry. The podcast explores the stories behind research published in Health Affairs, examining how academics and economists frame their research questions. It covers policy implications and the intersection of health, health care, and policy. Ideal for health policy enthusiasts.

Episodes

Diagnosing Dementia: Confidence Gaps Across the Health Care Workforce
Diagnosing Dementia: Confidence Gaps Across the Health Care Workforce Oct 13, 2026 1004 This episode is brought to you by Semafor Healthcare.Delivered weekly from David Lim, Semafor Healthcare connects the dots between decisions in government, business, and technology to reveal how they impact the future of healthcare. Each edition will provide the analysis you need to understand and stay ahead of a rapidly changing landscape. Subscribe for free.Health Affairs Publishing’s R
Building Forefront: 20 Years of Shaping Health Policy Conversations
Building Forefront: 20 Years of Shaping Health Policy Conversations Oct 7, 2026 1649 This episode is brought to you by Semafor Healthcare.Delivered weekly from David Lim, Semafor Healthcare connects the dots between decisions in government, business, and technology to reveal how they impact the future of healthcare. Each edition will provide the analysis you need to understand and stay ahead of a rapidly changing landscape. Subscribe for free.This month marks a major mile
Dr. Alister Martin on the Future of Public Health in New York City
Dr. Alister Martin on the Future of Public Health in New York City Oct 6, 2026 1432 This episode is brought to you by Semafor Healthcare.Delivered weekly from David Lim, Semafor Healthcare connects the dots between decisions in government, business, and technology to reveal how they impact the future of healthcare. Each edition will provide the analysis you need to understand and stay ahead of a rapidly changing landscape. Subscribe for free.A Health Podyssey host Rob Lo
How Much Do Americans Really Pay for Health Care?
How Much Do Americans Really Pay for Health Care? Sep 29, 2026 1197 This episode is brought to you by Semafor Healthcare.Delivered weekly from David Lim, Semafor Healthcare connects the dots between decisions in government, business, and technology to reveal how they impact the future of healthcare. Each edition will provide the analysis you need to understand and stay ahead of a rapidly changing landscape. Subscribe for free.Health Affairs Publishing’s R
Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment: Why CMS's Payment Cuts Didn't Raise Premiums
Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment: Why CMS's Payment Cuts Didn't Raise Premiums Sep 22, 2026 1036 This episode is brought to you by Semafor Healthcare.Delivered weekly from David Lim, Semafor Healthcare connects the dots between decisions in government, business, and technology to reveal how they impact the future of healthcare. Each edition will provide the analysis you need to understand and stay ahead of a rapidly changing landscape. Subscribe for free.What happens when Medicare Ad
How Remote WIC Benefits Increased Enrollment
How Remote WIC Benefits Increased Enrollment Sep 15, 2026 1236 This episode is brought to you by Semafor Healthcare.Delivered weekly from David Lim, Semafor Healthcare connects the dots between decisions in government, business, and technology to reveal how they impact the future of healthcare. Each edition will provide the analysis you need to understand and stay ahead of a rapidly changing landscape. Subscribe for free.Health Affairs Publishing’s R
Medicaid Funding Fight: $52 Billion on the Chopping Block
Medicaid Funding Fight: $52 Billion on the Chopping Block Sep 9, 2026 1405 This episode is brought to you by Semafor Healthcare.Delivered weekly from David Lim, Semafor Healthcare connects the dots between decisions in government, business, and technology to reveal how they impact the future of healthcare. Each edition will provide the analysis you need to understand and stay ahead of a rapidly changing landscape. Subscribe for free.Health Affairs Publishing’s R
Dhruv Khullar on Public Health, Pandemic Preparedness & the Future of Healthcare
Dhruv Khullar on Public Health, Pandemic Preparedness & the Future of Healthcare Sep 1, 2026 1506 This episode is brought to you by Semafor Healthcare.Delivered weekly from David Lim, Semafor Healthcare connects the dots between decisions in government, business, and technology to reveal how they impact the future of healthcare. Each edition will provide the analysis you need to understand and stay ahead of a rapidly changing landscape. Subscribe for free.Are we ready for the next pub
Hospital-Owned Medicare Advantage Plans: A Look at Pricing Patterns
Hospital-Owned Medicare Advantage Plans: A Look at Pricing Patterns Aug 25, 2026 1259 This episode is brought to you by Semafor Healthcare.Delivered weekly from David Lim, Semafor Healthcare connects the dots between decisions in government, business, and technology to reveal how they impact the future of healthcare. Each edition will provide the analysis you need to understand and stay ahead of a rapidly changing landscape. Subscribe for free.Health Affairs Publishing’s R
Health Care Acquisitions: What Happens to Patient Care Intensity?
Health Care Acquisitions: What Happens to Patient Care Intensity? Aug 18, 2026 1240 This episode is brought to you by Semafor Healthcare.Delivered weekly from David Lim, Semafor Healthcare connects the dots between decisions in government, business, and technology to reveal how they impact the future of healthcare. Each edition will provide the analysis you need to understand and stay ahead of a rapidly changing landscape. Subscribe for free.Health Affairs Publishing’s R
How Inflation Skewed State Health Care Spending Targets
How Inflation Skewed State Health Care Spending Targets Aug 11, 2026 1102 This episode is brought to you by Semafor Healthcare.Delivered weekly from David Lim, Semafor Healthcare connects the dots between decisions in government, business, and technology to reveal how they impact the future of healthcare. Each edition will provide the analysis you need to understand and stay ahead of a rapidly changing landscape. Subscribe for free.Health Affairs Publishing’s R
Why Are Wealthy Americans Spending So Much More on Healthcare?
Why Are Wealthy Americans Spending So Much More on Healthcare? Aug 4, 2026 1190 This episode is brought to you by Semafor Healthcare.Delivered weekly from David Lim, Semafor Healthcare connects the dots between decisions in government, business, and technology to reveal how they impact the future of healthcare. Each edition will provide the analysis you need to understand and stay ahead of a rapidly changing landscape. Subscribe for free.Health Affairs Publishing’s R

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