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AI Doctors Are on the Rise 51:09

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Will AI replace your doctor? Bill Gates seems to think so. In today’s podcast, AnneMarie Schieber, managing editor of Health Care News , and Devon Herrick of the Goodman Institute Health Blog discuss where AI can be a benefit—such as reducing medical error. But when it comes to replacing highly trained medical doctors to reduce the doctor shortage and save money for insurance companies, Herrick and Schieber say "nada." Also in the podcast: how tariff policy could impact the low cost of generic drugs in the U.S., and how far Trump should go in getting foreign countries to pay their fair share of drug R&D. Herrick and Schieber also discuss states now authorizing ivermectin to be sold over the counter , and why it’s so difficult for Medicare patients to get good post-acute hospital care . Lots of gaps—and reasons why facilities are closing.…

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The Consent Trap: Agreeing to Medical Bills Without Knowing Prices 53:42

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How can you consent to paying for something if you don’t know the price? In today’s podcast, AnneMarie Schieber of Health Care News and Devon Herrick of the Goodman Institute Health Care Blog talk about New York State’s decision to ban “consent to pay” forms at medical practices. Also on tap: reforming health care without a political fight, the RESULT Act being reintroduced, which fast-tracks successful treatments in trusted countries but comes too late for one Alzheimer’s patient, “Name it to tame it,” is over-diagnosing symptoms driving up health care utilization?—and has private equity ruined the doctor-patient relationship? Be sure to check out Health Care News at the Heartland.org website and the Goodman Institute Health Blog for the free-market perspective on the very latest in health care news.…

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Medicaid Reform, FDA Firestorms, and Beating Bad Medical Bills 49:15

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Can you beat a medical bill you feel is unfair? AnneMarie Schieber and Devon Herrick discuss their personal experience. Can Congress rein in Medicaid? Many ideas being consider: block grants to states, changing funding rates for expanded Medicaid, work requirements. Do enrollees value Medicaid or waste it? Schieber and Herrick also discuss “ gutting the FDA .” Herrick discusses why DOGE and the Trump administration might want to proceed cautiously. New parody book out critical of MI Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her pandemic lockdowns. True Gretchen is a hilarious parody of the governor’s own tome, True Gretch. Be sure to check out Health Care News at the Heartland.org website and the health care blog and the Goodman Institute Health Blog for the free market perspective on the very latest in health care news.…

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CDC Shake-Up, Big Pharma Influence, and the Vaccine Policy Wars 44:00

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Hours before his confirmation hearing, former Rep. Dave Weldon’s nomination to head the CDC was withdrawn. Weldon has been a vaccine critic. How much of a role did Big Pharma play? AnneMarie Schieber and Devon Herrick also talk about the growing focus on vaccines, and the history of vaccine policy . Most recently the Trump’s administration to nix vaccines on chickens for bird flu. Also in the podcast, state AGs take the first step in going after Anthony Fauci for violating state laws when handing the COVID-19 pandemic. A company offers indemnity style health insurance for direct primary care members, and how “meritocracy” is bad for your health. Also, how spouses age differently and how this can complicate health care decisions.…

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Conflict of Interest: Medical Boards Serving Doctors or Patients? 44:00

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In this episode of Health Care News, hosts AnneMarie Schieber and Devon Herrick dive into the critical debates shaping health care today. They discuss the potential expansion of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), exploring proposals from Rep. Chip Roy and policy experts who argue HSAs could significantly improve coverage, especially for gig workers and those seeking direct care options. AnneMarie and Devon also highlight Ohio’s groundbreaking step to enforce price transparency at hospitals—holding institutions accountable by barring debt collection if hospitals fail to disclose clear pricing. Additionally, they examine troubling conflicts of interest within medical boards, spotlighting cases from Texas and beyond, raising crucial questions about whether medical boards protect patients or physicians' profits. Tune in for these insights and more in this timely discussion on the evolving landscape of health care policy.…

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Untangling Healthcare: Free Market Solutions to America's Biggest Challenges 32:48

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In this episode of The Heartland Daily Podcast, host AnneMarie Schieber is joined by health economist Devon Herrick for an in-depth discussion on the pressing issues in the U.S. healthcare system. Together, they explore the real-life implications of policies like Obamacare, the growing challenges of Medicare, and the evolving landscape of health insurance options. From short-term plans to the potential of direct primary care, they highlight innovative, free-market solutions that empower individuals and reduce costs. Discover why health insurance remains prohibitively expensive for many Americans, how government mandates distort the market, and what steps can be taken to promote transparency, competition, and patient-centered care. This episode also delves into topics like the unintended consequences of employer-provided insurance, the future of telemedicine, and creative alternatives for long-term care. With insights backed by decades of research and expertise, AnneMarie and Devon shed light on how we can move toward a more efficient and accessible healthcare system. Whether you're a policymaker, healthcare professional, or concerned citizen, this episode offers valuable perspectives you won’t want to miss.…

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Obamacare's Olympian Premiums – "I couldn’t afford it," says Mary Lou Retton (Guest: Kansas State Sen. Beverly Gossage) 26:56

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Olympian Mary Lou Retton made a stunning revelation when asked why she didn’t have health insurance while she was in intensive care fighting for her life. “I couldn’t afford it,” Retton told the Today Show on January 8 when she was faced with a life threating pneumonia recently. Retton’s daughter started a “Go Fund Me” page to help her mother pay for what was likely to be tens of thousands of dollars in hospital bills. Health Care News managing editor AnneMarie Schieber talked to Kansas State Senator Beverly Gossage as to why Retton may have gone without health insurance. The likely answer is Obamacare, the only option for people without an employer health plan. Gossage discusses what Retton might have paid for an Obamacare plan without subsidies and why there are almost no other options today for middle income people. She also discusses what Congress needs to do about it. Read more: https://heartlanddailynews.com/2024/02/i-couldnt-afford-it-olympic-champion-mary-lou-retton-on-health-insurance/ PHOTO: ROBIN MARCHANT/GETTY IMAGES NEWS…

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Are Hospitals Prematurely Ending Life for Organs? – Heidi Klessig, M.D. 23:53

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You see the reports in the news all the time, a patient on life support has given the “gift of life” by donating organs. Few people realize but organ donors needs to be alive to do this. Hospitals can legally declare people with a brain death diagnosis allowing them to take their vital organs for transplant. Dr. Heidi Klessig is author of The Brain Death Fallacy . She discusses whether brain death is irreversible and how the organ transplant business has grown since the decision in 1968 to include brain function in the legal definition of death. Klessig: “ People defined to be brain dead or dead by neurological criteria have beating hearts, digest food, excrete urine, and even gestate pregnancies and deliver healthy babies. These people are not biologically dead, and their spirits have not departed. Brain death is not death. Many people who were diagnosed as being brain dead have recovered. If brain death was real death, people should not recover even once .” Klessig also discusses the Uniform Declaration of Death Act, and how New Jersey is the only state that allow families to demand treatment for patients declared “brain dead.” Patients and families can take measures before a crisis to make sure hospitals do not violate their wishes when it comes to life and death issues. For more information, see respectforhumanlife.org…

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Consumers Have Spent Billions on Decongestants that Don’t Work 21:04

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In this episode of Health Care News , we delve into the recent revelation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that certain over-the-counter decongestants, specifically those labeled with "PE" (phenylephrine), are no more effective than a placebo. Our guest, Dr. Jeffrey Singer, a practicing surgeon from Phoenix, Arizona, and a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, sheds light on how these medications found their way onto store shelves. Dr. Singer traces the issue back to the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (CMEA), enacted 18 years ago in response to the methamphetamine crisis. This legislation pushed pseudoephedrine, an effective decongestant, behind the counter, leading drug companies to modify their formulas to include PE for over-the-counter sales. Throughout the episode, Dr. Singer discusses several key points: The factors that led the FDA to reconsider its stance on over-the-counter decongestants. An overview of different decongestant drugs and tips for consumers to differentiate them. The process for purchasing pseudoephedrine, the effective decongestant. An exploration of why the FDA initially overlooked the ineffectiveness of PE. The sales strategies of drug manufacturers for OTC decongestants. Evaluating the CMEA's impact on the Meth epidemic. The potential for a class-action lawsuit against this misleading practice. The future: Is there a possibility that Congress will repeal the CMEA? For further insights, don't miss Dr. Singer’s op-ed in Health Care News , linked in the episode description.…

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The Domino Effect of Medicare Hospital Reimbursements on Soaring Health Costs 30:59

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For years, Medicare has paid hospitals and their affiliates more for services than it has to others. The reasons are complex, but this policy significantly incentivizes hospitals to absorb independent practices, creating “monopolies” that reduce competition and increase prices for everyone. Dr. Richard Kube, M.D., founder and CEO of the Prairie Spine and Pain Institute—an independent practice in Illinois—experiences first-hand how this policy and other top-down government regulations work against patients. Kube, an advocate for “site-neutral” payment, recently discussed this topic in Newsweek. “Site-neutral payment would end the unfair policies promoting consolidation and encouraging higher prices,” Kube writes. “Such proposals have bipartisan support in Congress. Several congressional committees are currently debating a health reform package, including provisions to establish site neutrality under limited circumstances. This would be an essential first step, one that physicians nationwide hope will soon extend to other services. After all, reimbursing providers equally for the same service is only fair.” In the podcast, Kube discusses: - The reasons why Medicare pays more money to hospitals for the same service - Examples of the differences in costs - How this policy leads to increased consolidation in the healthcare industry and raises costs for everyone - The track record of Congress and the administration, including under Trump and Biden, in promoting site-neutral payments - The influence of the hospital lobby and the feasibility of implementing site-neutral payments - Actions the public can take to support the advancement of more free-market policies…

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Four-Year-Old Child Trapped in Hospital Getting Against Parents' Will (Guest: Hope Schacter, Mother) 26:41

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For almost 4 weeks, four-year-old Autumn Schall has been virtually trapped at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, in Palo Alto, CA against the will of her parents. Today, mother Hope Schacter joins the program to discuss Autumn’s situation. Autumn was admitted to the teaching hospital for an e-coli infection but within days, she became critically ill, receiving care in the ICU, being given intravenously a cocktail of risky drugs, and eventually put on a ventilator. When the parents questioned the treatment, the hospital reported them to Child Protective Services. They are working with advocates and a lawyer to have her moved to another hospital where their daughter won’t be viewed as a “case study,” and the family is treated like an ally not an adversary. Autumn was referred to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital for a diagnostic work to examine her bowel after a week-long case of diarrhea. Her bowel was normal, but the hospital diagnosed an e-coli condition and wanted to admit her. After the parents agreed, the hospital proceeded with an aggressive treatment plan including powerful drugs such as Lasix, Diarel, and Aminophalen. “Their protocol was very aggressive. My daughter was never on Tylenol before. She was never really sick and when they’re throwing all these diuretics at you, and given the side effects these can produce, I just thought it was a lot for her constitution,” said Hope Schacter. The family has been working with Remnant Nursing advocacy services which has identified multiple ethical and clinical lapses. Schacter believes the hospital is trying to cover up clinical errors at the beginning of care that damaged her daughter’s kidneys and caused her to have a seizure. They complied with all treatment recommendations, even an MRI, which required intubation. Autumn has also had to undergo a blood transfusion. There was a hearing involving the CPS complaint. The hospital is trying to get the parents to sign off on all intervention deemed “emergency,” but the parents say it has been vaguely defined. Related Health Care News articles on patient advocacy in hospitals: Minnesota Legislature Considers ‘Trusted Doctor’ Bill, May 3, 2023 Down Syndrome Patient’s Family Sues Hospital for Do Not Resuscitate Order, June 20, 2023 Judge Plans Three Week Jury Trial in Do Not Resuscitate Case, August 1, 2023 Patient Takes Hospital to Court for Life-Saving COVID -19 Treatment, Feb. 12, 2021 Ivermectin obstacles during COVID…

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Removing Medicaid Loopholes to Improve Long-Term Health Care 36:13

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Stephen Moses, one of the leading experts on long-term care in the U.S., says the nation can dramatically improve the quality of our health care system if we could get rid of the loopholes that allow nearly everyone to qualify for Medicaid coverage. The current system encourages few people save for long-term care because it is widely accepted that the government will pick up the tab. While this may be true, government control limits innovation and leads to worsening health outcomes. Moses, and the Paragon Institute released their latest report on the problems with long term care in the U.S., called Long-Term Care: The Solution . In October 2022, Moses and Paragon outlined the problems in Long-Term Care: The Problem . People prefer to live out their final years in the comfort of their own home but surprisingly, many of the elderly end up in institutional care. That is no accident. Medicaid is the largest payer of long-term care, and one reason is because you don’t have to be impoverished to qualify. This has put a huge strain on the federal budget, on Medicaid reimbursements and significantly compromised the quality and supply of care. Few innovations exist because there is little presence of a free market. As a result, institutional care has become the “go-to.” This podcast begins with a discussion on Medicaid loopholes, the response from Congress, whether a solution is workable immediately, and how special interests might respond to closing off loopholes. The conversation then turns to why the public needs to be better educated on long-term care. The idea that it must be debilitatingly expensive isn’t true.…

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Woke Lawsuits Target Affordable Healthcare (Guest: Hal Frampton) 12:20

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Join us as Hal Frampton, senior counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom , delves into a pivotal legal case in Michigan's Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. He's representing Christian Healthcare Centers (CHC) and Sacred Heart Academy as they navigate the expanded civil rights protections in Michigan , which now encompass "gender" and "sexual preference." Both institutions could potentially be compelled to hire individuals who don't align with their religious principles. Established in 2018, the Grand Rapids-based Christian Healthcare Centers offers a unique, direct-pay primary care model that also caters to patients' spiritual well-being. While they serve all patients irrespective of sexual preference and identity, their hiring process requires employees to resonate with their religious beliefs and confirm this with a signed statement. Potentially, CHC could be sued for not hiring someone who does align with its mission. In this episode, Frampton addresses: 1. If there has been no fine or penalty yet against CHC, why is it being sued? 2. The significance of faith in CHC's practice model. 3. The quagmire that can be presented by expanding civil rights protections to include “gender” and “sexual preference.” 4. The potential of this case reaching the U.S. Supreme Court. Read more: Christian Healthcare Centers, Inc. v. Dana Nessel et. al., U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan Southern Division, August 29, 2023: https://adfmedialegalfiles.blob.core.windows.net/files/ChristianHealthcareCentersComplaint.pdf (appellate briefs will be submitted mid-October) Health Care News articles on Christian Healthcare Centers Health Care News articles on Alliance Defending Freedom…

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Was Obamacare Designed to Fail? 26:01

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Is it possible that Obamacare was intentionally set up to falter, leading frustrated Americans to implore the federal government to assume control of health care? Devon Herrick posits this theory, having recently explored the topic on the Goodman Health Blog. He highlights that without the crutch of subsidies, Obamacare is destined to collapse — a prediction echoed by many during the 2009-2010 debates surrounding the inception of the Affordable Care Act. Herrick delves into various topics, including the expansion of Medicaid, and the concept of Medicare for All — or as he terms it, “Medicaid for All.” Since the enactment of the ACA, 21 states have contemplated bills advocating for single-payer systems. However, the majority of these proposals were thwarted due to their exorbitant costs. For instance, Vermont terminated its program, while California’s initiative never came to fruition. Colorado’s electorate decisively rejected a similar proposition. Currently, Michigan is weighing the adoption of a single-payer system, prompting Herrick to pose crucial questions that demand consideration. These include whether employers will participate, if employees will face surcharges for the state plan, and if the state will request the federal government to allocate all Medicaid and Medicare funds directly to the state’s program. Moreover, the “Medicare for All” concept continues to persist, with a bill garnering the support of 100 legislators introduced this past May. Herrick and Schieber engage in a discussion about the public’s susceptibility to the false promise of efficient government-managed health care as opposed to a free-market approach. They ponder why the public readily embraces the free market in sectors like retail and technology — which have witnessed significant innovation and competitive pricing — yet hesitates to do the same for health care.…

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Obamacare’s Dirty Little Secret (Guest: John C. Goodman, Ph.D.) 20:29

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Hidden within the intricacies of Obamacare lies an unsettling truth that many are unaware of. Dive deep with us as we uncover how this renowned health care reform might not be the safety net for the genuinely ill as it's often portrayed. Join Host AnneMarie Schieber and guest John C. Goodman, Ph.D., co-publisher of Health Care News and founder of the Goodman Institute for Public Policy Research, to learn the layers behind this revelation. Goodman shed light on the problems with Obamacare in his recent article for the Wall Street Journal . He delves into the financial burdens faced by families with severe health challenges who, without an employer plan, turn to Obamacare exchanges. For these families, Obamacare effectively becomes a staggering 182% "tax." Even with insurance subsidies, they face the pitfalls of Obamacare's limited networks. Alarmingly, both Democrats and Republicans remain silent on this issue, and Goodman sheds light on their reticence. Despite the U.S. pouring billions into health care across both private and public sectors, glaring coverage gaps persist, leading to mounting medical debts for many. Goodman believes there's a viable solution: the Health Care Fairness for All Act , proposed by Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX). He also explores the potential of a "Medicare Advantage" style program to revolutionize public health care and insurance exchanges. Goodman contends that insurers should vie to support those with health issues, rather than shying away.…

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How Cancer Exposes Obamacare’s Flaws (Guest: Robert Fioretti) 26:27

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On this episode of "Health Care News," former Chicago and Illinois politician Robert "Bob" Fioretti shares his experience as a cancer survivor and highlights the challenges he faced navigating the healthcare system, even with "Cadillac" health care coverage. Fioretti discusses his cancer diagnosis and how he was never formally informed of it. He also shares the difficulties he faced in making treatment decisions and how rising costs impacted his mental health. His book, My Cancer Journey , documents his experiences and offers insights into how the healthcare system could be improved, including the use of "center of excellence" insurance plans tailored for cancer care. To stay in the know, follow Robert Fioretti's on Twitter .…

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Personalized Care Act Could Open the Door for Direct Care 19:45

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Direct primary care (DPC) gets rave reviews from patients and doctors. So why aren’t more people gravitating to this affordable, no-hassle care that provides care outside that of the health insurance maze? Dr. Lee Gross, a direct primary care physician in southwest Florida, discusses how the Personalized Care Act can open the market for more choice, including better access to DPC. Dr. Gross describes how small business were the ones who encouraged him into opening a DPC practice for their employees, and he has not looked back. The Personalized Care Act , reintroduced in Congress by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), and the U.S. Senate by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) will address one of the biggest obstacles to DPC: freedom. The government restricts health savings accounts to high deductible health insurance plans, which removes options for people who don’t have employer health care and don’t want government plans or be confined to Medicaid. The bills also give workers without employer health insurance the same tax advantages to pay for health care that are now only given to employers. Useful links: DPC Action: https://dpcaction.com/personalized-care-act-for-healthcare-transformation/ How Four Pages Could Transform Health Care , January 1, 2020, Townhall Congress has a Prescription for Health Care’s Sickly Status Quo , January 27. 202, Real Clear Policy…

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Independent vs Corporate Medicine (Guest: Dr. Hal Scherz) 22:21

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It's not hard to find someone not complaining about healthcare these days, but it's not because we lack talented health professionals, it's the delivery system. There is an ongoing battle going on in healthcare that many patients might not realize, and that battle is independent practice versus corporate medicine. Dr. Hal Scherz, Fonder of Docs for Patient Care Foundation and a doctor at Georgia Urology, where 24 physicians were ranked "best" by Atlanta Magazine joins Health Care News Podcast to discuss the difference between small independent private practice and large corporate health care.…

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If You’re Incapacitated, Will the Hospital Save You? (Guest: Dr. Heidi Klessig) 20:43

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Starting July 21, the Uniform Law Commission (ULC) will be meeting to consider two options that would expand the legal definition of death. The first option is what currently exists in the Uniform Determination of Death Act and includes loss of total brain function, not just the brain stem. Dr. Heidi Klessig, a retired anesthesiologist and authority on clinical death, explains what the options are and how families and patients can best prepare themselves. The American Academy of Neurology has petitioned the ULC to revise the legal definition of death. Option one uses the word “irreversible,” and Option 2 uses the word “permanent.” Klessig says Option 2 will give hospitals and doctors huge discretion in whether to give or continue life-sustaining treatment. Klessig will discuss cases of patients, such as Zack Dunlap , who survived sustained unresponsiveness and went on to describe their level of consciousness during that time. Canada has now adopted provisions similar to “Option 2.” Two factors may be driving the change in the U.S.: the live donor organ transplants where patients need to be alive for their organs to be harvested and given to others (i.e., heart, lung) and legal liability, where an expanded definition of death might potentially protect hospital defendants in wrongful death actions. Key links for patients and families: Respectforhumanlife.org Halovoice.org Declared Brain Dead – the story of Zack Dunlap Uniform law commission: determination of Death Committee Redefining Definition of Clinical Death Under Consideration , Kevin Stone, Health Care News , February 24, 2023 Procedure to Harvest Live Organs Raises Red Flags , Kevin Stone, Health Care News , January 6, 2023 Would I Receive a Transplant , Heidi Klessig, M.D., American Thinker, April 22, 2023 Canada Updates Death Determination Standards. Is America Next? , Heidi Klessig, M.D., Health Care News , July 24, 2023…

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Is the Government Changing HIPAA to Block State Law Enforcement? 21:15

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The Biden administration recently proposed a new rule to change health care privacy protections under the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). The rule would limit access to medical records if inquired in the interest of “reproductive health.” The proposed rule has created huge blowback because it is seen as a way to get around state laws regulating abortion and transgender procedures. Twila Brase says the change reveals what a myth HIPAA is in protecting health data and only now in the interest of protecting abortion and child transgender treatments, does it decide to beef up HIPAA. Topics discussed: 1. Is the proposed HIPAA rule a tacit admission that privacy under HIPAA is a myth? 2. What is the proposed rule? Will it block states from investigating providers who violate their laws? 3. What is the “personal representative” as mentioned in Biden’s proposed rule? 4. What about protecting minors who flee to other states for “reproductive health” services - will this rule encourage that? 5. Does HIPAA protect any medical information? 6. Do you expect Biden to eventually sign this legislation into law? Read more on the issue here: Congress Moves to Protect Abortion With New Privacy Rules - https://heartlanddailynews.com/2023/07/hhs-wants-to-change-hipaa-privacy-to-protect-reproductive-health-care-by-annemarie-schieber/…

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Did the FDA Sabotage a Non-Addictive Pain Killer? (Guest: Charles L. Hooper) 35:38

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Did the FDA destroy what could have been a non-addictive pain killer that might have staved off the opioid crisis before it ever stood a chance? Several decades ago, the agency approved the drug Toradol, the first non-addictive pain killer that had pain killing effects of morphine without the addictive potential. However, the FDA set the desired peak dosage, known as the loading dose, far higher than manufacturer Syntex desired. The company reluctantly complied. 97 people prescribed Toradol dies within the first few years as a result. With their drug no longer used in it’s original form, pharmaceutical company Syntex tried to introduce the drug in an oral form. However, the FDA overcompensated for their initial error, restricting dosage to levels not useful for medicinal applications Today’s guest, Charles L. Hooper worked at Syntex when Toradol was coming onto the market as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. This was a time of excitement for the company says Hooper. They were eager to cooperate with the FDA for a successful launch. What went wrong? Hooper discusses how a decision on something like the “loading dose” can come down to a single person, and people are fallible. The FDA’s position of final the final say had disastrous consequences, leading credence to the position that they should act as a “guiding agency. Even with all the FDA’s power and authority, nothing is a certainty. On April 19, 2023, when asked about the opioid crisis, FDA Commissioner Robert Califf told the Senate Appropriations subcommittee it would help if pharma could develop a “non-addictive” pain medicine. “It is a tough job, but we are not successful in having nonaddictive pain medicines coming through the pipeline. We need to do everything we can do to push industry and make this happen.” Learn more here: FDA Commissioner Called Out for Remark on Non-Addictive Painkillers Read Charles Hooper’s article in the Wall Street Journal for more: How the FDA Helped Fuel the Opioid Epidemic…

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Killing “Certificate of Need” Laws (Guest: Marcello Hochman, M.D.) 26:02

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This episode of Health Care News focuses on the recent repeal of the Certificate of Need and financial credentialing in the healthcare industry by Governor Henry McMaster on May 17 . Dr. Marcello Hochman, a surgeon in Charleston and president of the organization " IndeDoc ," has been advocating for healthcare market reforms since 2019. In an interview, Hochman explains the process of passing the bill and how it will enhance competition in the healthcare market, ultimately leading to reduced prices. The discussion covers various topics such as: 1. The need for patience in passing healthcare reforms, as it sometimes takes multiple attempts. 2. The concept of "financial credentialing" by hospitals and its negative impact on consumers. 3. How the Certificate of Need hinders competition and increases costs. 4. The events leading up to the bill's passing in 2023. 5. Non-compete clauses that hospitals require healthcare professionals to sign and how it affects market competition. 6. The role of "Indy Docs" in advocating for healthcare market reforms. 7. The challenges physicians face in remaining independent and having ownership in their practice.…

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Did This Hospital Intend to Kill Grace Schara? 35:25

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In early spring of 2021, the family of Grace Schara, a 19-year-old young woman with Down’s Syndrome , brought their daughter to an emergency room at the direction of an urgent care clinic due to wavering blood oxygen levels from COVID-19. According to her father Scott Schara, this was a grave mistake. Schara claims the hospital, St. Elizabeth’s in Appleton, Wisconsin, became an adversary, not an ally, in treating Grace. The relationship broke down when the Schara's were not convinced Grace needed to be put on a ventilator, a treatment encouraged by the federal government with financial incentives. Within a matter of days, Grace was dead. Her family discovered the physician put a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order in place and infused a combination of powerful anesthesia drugs into her system. As a result, they've filed a lawsuit claiming the hospital engaged in euthanasia. Schara insists that this lawsuit extends beyond mere malpractice. He says his family initiated the legal battle to highlight concerning issues related to hospital care, COVID-19 treatment policies, financial incentives, DNR orders, and the rights of the disabled. Supporting his argument, Scott shared three documents: Section 1553 of the Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148, March 28, 2010), which tackles the "prohibition against discrimination on Assisted Suicide," a letter from Jennifer Garrett of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services which refers to Chapter 154 of WS Statutes indicating there was no action against the physician who implemented the DNR order against Grace, and policy guidance from the Palliative Care Network of Wisconsin outlining how medical professionals should treat individuals with Down Syndrome. To learn more about Grace and her case, click here . Scott also addressed his removal from the hospital by a security guard due to his stance of being "against medical advice."…

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Milton Friedman's Vision: A ‘Plan for America’ and the Future of Entitlements 28:38

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Milton Friedman was a staunch advocate for privatizing Medicaid and Social Security, relying on the free market to regulate healthcare. The 'Plan for America' (PFA) is a proposal to bring this vision to life. Terry Nager, one of the co-authors of this plan, aimed to fortify the nation's entitlement programs, alleviate the country's deficits, debts, and unfunded liabilities, and provide Americans with personal accounts that they could grow using compound interest. These accounts would grant individuals the freedom and resources to purchase private lifetime health insurance. Nager provides an in-depth discussion on how the PFA would operate, the origins of the plan, why attempts to privatize entitlement programs failed under President George W. Bush, why the plan would appeal to younger generations, and how it could guarantee the same benefits currently associated with Social Security and Medicare. He also addresses the prospect of most people accruing sufficient funds in their accounts to bequeath a financial legacy to their families. The PFA has recently held its inaugural major conference and is in the midst of updating its future projections. To learn more, click these links: ‘Plan for America’ Pushes Private Accounts to Fix Entitlement Programs , Health Care News , May 16. 2023 (includes links to the first PFA conference, April 28, 2023, Principia College) Plan for America, A Public-Private Partnership: https://www.theplanforamerica.us Terry Nager, CFP, CHFC, CLU, Eric Nager, CRPS, Kyre Lahtinen, Ph.D. The Plan for America: How to Place the American Dream on a Sure Foundation Forever , (2020), Amazon, $9.95…

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Will the U.S. Supreme Court be the Arbiter of Drug Safety? (Guest: Rik Mehta) 15:25

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How is it that Mifepristone was approved in the first place? The drug has high risk implications and because of that was authorized under a specific protocol that the Biden administration is now trying to change after the Dobb’s decision last year that reversed Roe v. Wade. Guest Rik Mehta comes onto the podcast to discuss the legal nature of it all.…

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Why Are There Prescription Drug Shortages? (Guest: John Goodman) 17:08

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Have you ever visited a pharmacy only to discover that your prescription medication was out of stock? This issue is not limited to drug stores; it also occurs in hospitals and medical clinics, and the cause is rarely due to a lack of raw materials. John Goodman, the president of the Goodman Center for Public Policy Research and co-publisher of Health Care News, testified about prescription drug shortages before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security. He argued that the primary source of the problem lies in flawed public policy that constrains the pharmaceutical market. Goodman revealed that between 186 and 308 drugs experience shortages, including some life-saving medications. As a result, hospitals and doctors are often forced to delay treatment or use alternative drugs, which can lead to even more significant issues down the line. One contributing factor is the FDA's stringent regulations, which make it exceedingly difficult for drug manufacturers to swiftly respond to fluctuations in demand. Consequently, competitors struggle to fill the gap. Other factors exacerbating the situation include a rule that mandates pharmacies to utilize the least expensive alternative for a drug, often a generic version. This regulation suggests that the only critical aspect of a drug is its price. Moreover, rules governing Medicare Part B can contribute to shortages, as well as a lesser-known program called 340B. This program enables large hospital corporations to acquire drugs at extremely low prices and then mark them up for third-party payers. Goodman’s testimony can be read here .…

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Can You Trust Your Hospital Doctor? (Guest: Twila Brase) 17:04

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Can the doctor taking care of you in the hospital be trusted? In this episode of "Health Care News," Twila Brase, R.N., a leading voice on patient advocacy and privacy, explains how hospitals are employing "hospitalists" who are more accountable to the hospital corporation than to patients. While physicians cannot mistreat patients or neglect their care due to liability and licensing concerns, those employed by hospitals may have to follow standardized treatment protocols that may not be tailored to individual patients. Minnesota is considering a bipartisan "Trusted Doctor" bill, the first of its kind in the country, that allows patients to choose a trusted physician to treat them, regardless of whether the physician has hospital privileges. This issue arose during the pandemic when family physicians were prevented from treating hospitalized COVID-19 patients with drugs like Ivermectin, as hospitals followed other protocols. Outside physicians were even banned from treating their patients in hospitals from New York to Florida. Brase discusses when the trend that led to hospitalists really took off, which was during the introduction of the Accountable Care Organizations under Obamacare. Hospitals could receive revenue based on the ACA's "shared savings programs," and so physicians were pressured to be more accountable to their hospital employers. Additionally, Brase highlights the continued work on HIPAA, the often-misunderstood privacy protection provision in healthcare.…

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Cancer Can Expose the Health Care Shortcomings Under Obamacare 26:28

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In this episode, host AnneMarie Schieber dives into the story of Robert "Bob" Fioretti, an influential figure in the world of Chicago and Illinois politics and cancer survivor. Bob's journey through the healthcare system in the last decade, specifically during treatment for throat cancer, sheds light on the challenges faced by many in the age of Obamacare. Despite having "Cadillac" health coverage, Bob was overwhelmed with over $100,000 in out-of-pocket costs for his treatment. He also explains how he was never formally notified of his cancer diagnosis and how the system made him feel like just a dollar sign. His book, "My Cancer Journey," details the many factors that he needed to consider for his quality of life while fighting cancer, and how ever rising bills impacted his mental health. Bob and AnneMarie discuss potential solutions, such as "center of excellence" insurance plans tailored specifically for cancer care. Tune in to hear an eye-opening account of navigating the healthcare system as a cancer patient.…

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Will Biden Declare Abortion a Public Emergency? (Guest: Rik Mehta) 25:32

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In this episode of Health Care News, we explore the possibility of the Biden administration declaring a public health emergency to override state regulation of abortion. Our guest, Rik Mehta, a former consumer safety officer at the Food and Drug Administration and an adjunct professor of law at Georgetown University Law Center, sheds light on this contentious issue. Mehta discusses how the public health emergency declaration has gone beyond its original mission, and what authority the Public Health Services Act gives the federal government. He explains the potential implications of this decision and how it could impact state regulations on abortion. The discussion also touches on the expected Texas court decision on whether the FDA overstepped its authority in approving the chemical abortion pill, mifepristone, and how it is driving the Biden administration's decision. Mehta explains how a public health emergency declaration for abortion will allow the federal government to override this decision and discusses the history of the Act, and what Congress can do about it. Don't miss this informative episode on a pressing issue in the healthcare sector. And for more free market perspectives on health care, subscribe to Health Care News, a monthly newspaper. To get your free subscription, email HealthCareNews@protonmail.com with your name and mailing address.…

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How the AARP Works Against, Not For, Seniors (Guest: Chris Jacobs) 15:21

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Most people recognized the acronym AARP. It’s for the American Association of Retired Persons. But few realize that rather than represent the interests of seniors, AARP acts to promote the interests of the health insurance industry at the expense of retirees and their pocketbooks. Chris Jacobs, founder of Juniper Research, has been investigating the AARP’s cozy deals with health insurance companies for years. Jacobs joins the podcast to discuss his new analysis of the AARP as well as the organization’s support of anti-Medicare policies. He also highlights the hidden surcharges the AARP collects off Medigap policies it promotes. Jacob’s new analysis, which can be found here , found that the AARP collected $627.2 million in surplus fees that were secretly tacked on to health insurance policies AARP promoted for the United Health Group. The fees comprise 69 percent of the AARP’s revenue. Not surprisingly, the AARP supports policies such as drug price controls contained in the recent Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that work more to the benefit of insurers than policy holders. In the podcast, host AnneMarie Schieber and Jacobs discuss: 1) How the IRA reduced Medicare spending by more than $250 billion. The cut comes at the expense of a position the AARP purports to favor. 2) How insurance companies benefit from the IRA, which AARP supported. 3) The arrangement AARP has with United Health and the surcharges that are tacked on to Medigap policies which are not fully disclosed to policy holders. 4) How to turn this cronyism around.…

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