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.

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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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BEST OF: J. Michael McWilliams on the Effects of Patient Survey Data on Risk Adjustment
Published: December 30, 2025
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BEST OF: Steven Lieberman on The Meteoric Rise Of Medicare Advantage
Published: December 23, 2025
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BEST OF: Zirui Song on Private Equity’s Effect on Hospital Costs and Utilization
Published: December 16, 2025
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