Health Affairs This Week places listeners at the center of health policy’s proverbial water cooler. Join host Jeff Byers, editors from Health Affairs Publishing, and guests as they discuss health policy’s most pressing news and trends.
Health Affairs This Week
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Health Affairs This Week places listeners at the center of health policy’s proverbial water cooler. Join host Jeff Byers, editors from Health Affairs Publishing, and guests as they discuss health policy’s most pressing news and trends.
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Recent Episodes
June 12, 2026
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Host Jeff Byers interviews Alison Barkoff of George Washington University about the impact and implementation challenges of Medicaid work requirements.
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Jeff Byers interviews Sarah Jane Tribble about the Rural Health Transformation Fund's potential to improve rural infrastructure and access amidst ongoing challenges.
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274 total episodes available with 126 transcripts
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