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A Health Podyssey

A Health Podyssey

Health Affairs 304 Episodes Sep 15, 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

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
BEST OF: Michael Chernew on Medicare Advantage Benchmarks
BEST OF: Michael Chernew on Medicare Advantage Benchmarks Jul 28, 2026 1788 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 is on vacat
BEST OF: A Health Podyssey x Policy Spotlight w/ Meena Seshamani
BEST OF: A Health Podyssey x Policy Spotlight w/ Meena Seshamani Jul 21, 2026 3528 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 is on vacat
BEST OF: What Most Favored Nation Drug Pricing Would Mean for the US
BEST OF: What Most Favored Nation Drug Pricing Would Mean for the US Jul 14, 2026 1435 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 is on vacat
BEST OF: Will AI Fix Health Care? Robert Wachter Weighs In
BEST OF: Will AI Fix Health Care? Robert Wachter Weighs In Jul 7, 2026 1745 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 episode originally aired
How ACO Conveners Are Changing the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) Behind the Scenes
How ACO Conveners Are Changing the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) Behind the Scenes Jun 23, 2026 1487 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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