The Healthcare Policy Podcast ® Produced by David Introcaso

Professor Susan Neiman Discusses Her Just Published Book, “Call It Evil: Understanding the Trump Era

Evil does not require evil intentions. The worst of evil lies in the its denial. All that evil needs is for an ordinary person to abandon their…

Sep 29 • David Introcaso, Ph.D.

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Dr. Phillip Alvelda and Professor Thomas Ferguson Discuss Their Response to the Senate Finance Committee Democrats’ Recent RFI to Reform US…

The authors argue the Finance Ds’ “Health Coverage That Works for Everyone” RFI intentionally ignores 75%, or over $300 billion, in potential annual…

Sep 12 • David Introcaso, Ph.D.

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August 2026

John McDonough Discusses His Just-Published Book, “America’s Wrong Turn, US Health Care in the Neoliberal Era” (350th Interview)

Harvard Professor McDonough argues over the past forty odd years neoliberal values and principles largely explain why, he writes, “the health of the…

Aug 19 • David Introcaso, Ph.D.

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Ken Terry Discusses His Just-Published Book, "Beyond Medicare for All: Cracking the Code of Healthcare Affordability"

Mr. Terry's latest work proposes systemic reform that in sum yields affordable, universal healthcare within the parameters of a for-profit industry.

Aug 12 • David Introcaso, Ph.D.

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Turquoise Health's Chief of Staff Ms. Carol Skenes Discusses Hospital Price Transparency

It appears the Congress will pass price T legislation before the 119th adjourns.

Aug 2 • David Introcaso, Ph.D.

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July 2026

Ms. Elena Mihaly Discusses Vermont's Climate Superfund Legislation

Vermont Conservation Law Foundation Attorney, Ms. Elena Mihaly, unpacks the state's Climate Superfund Act.

Jul 14 • David Introcaso, Ph.D.

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HHS's Failure to Decarbonize the US Healthcare Industry (Part 2)

In January 2021 the White House opened an unprecedented policy window effectively permitting HHS to decarbonize healthcare. HHS promptly closed the…

Jul 11 • David Introcaso, Ph.D.

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June 2026

HHS's Failure to Decarbonize the US Healthcare Industry (350th Podcast)

In January 2021 the White House opened an unprecedented policy window effectively permitting HHS to decarbonize healthcare. HHS promptly closed the…

Jun 29 • David Introcaso, Ph.D.

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HHS's Failure to Decarbonize the Healthcare Industry (350th Podcast)

In January 2021 the White House opened an unprecedented policy window that effectively provided HHS an opportunity decarbonize healthcare. HHS promptly…

Jun 29 • David Introcaso, Ph.D.

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Ms. Jessica Forden Discusses Dr. Teresa Ghilarducci's Recently-Published Book, "Work, Retire, Repeat, The Uncertainty of Retirement in the…

The US remains without a coherent retirement policy. Half of all families have no retirement savings, SSI is inadequate and working longer is not a…

Jun 6 • David Introcaso, Ph.D.

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May 2026

Tufts Professor William Masters Discusses Food Affordability and Food Production Stability in the Age of Climate Denial

Ongoing food price inflation, SNAP cuts, increasing food insecurity, fertilizer shortages, persistent drought and extreme heat, etc, compromise the…

May 12 • David Introcaso, Ph.D.

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Mr. Robert Andrews Discusses Self-Insured Employer Health Plan Efforts to Address Healthcare Affordability

NJ-based Health Transformation Alliance, a member-owned cooperative, collectively bargains to improve price transparency and prevention, manage drug…

May 7 • David Introcaso, Ph.D.

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