A Health Podyssey

A Social Sciences podcast by Health Affairs

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Each week, Health Affairs Editor-in-Chief Alan Weil brings you in-depth conversations with leading researchers and influencers shaping the big ideas in health policy and the health care industry. A Health Podyssey goes beyond the pages of the health policy journal Health Affairs to tell stories behind the research and share policy implications. Learn how academics and economists frame their research questions and journey to the intersection of health, health care, and policy. Health policy nerds rejoice! This podcast is for you.

Recent Episodes

How AI Changed Cardiac Clinical Practice and Outcomes
Published: March 17, 2026
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Zeke Emanuel on Rethinking Longevity, Wellness & Aging
Published: March 10, 2026
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Optum’s Vertical Integration: Impact on Healthcare Pricing & Referrals
Published: March 3, 2026
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How Drug Price Negotiation Is Reshaping Clinical Trial Pipelines
Published: February 24, 2026
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Ghost Doctors in the Medicaid System
Published: February 17, 2026
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Medical Debt After Hospitalization: The Financial Fallout
Published: February 10, 2026
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Will AI Fix Health Care? Robert Wachter Weighs In
Published: February 3, 2026
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Medicaid vs. 340B: A Drug Pricing Clash (Sayeh Nikpay)
Published: January 27, 2026
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How Oregon’s Hospital Payment Cap Brought Stability Amid Change
Published: January 20, 2026
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US Health Care Spending 2009–2019: What Changed? (Sherry Glied)
Published: January 13, 2026
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