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The 80 Million Podcast

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Welcome to The 80 Million Podcast, powered by Manatt Health and hosted by Patti Boozang. Think of us as the proverbial water cooler where you can listen to health care policy discussions particularly focusing on federal and state Medicaid policy, and the potential impact on your organization — whether you’re part of government, a provider system, health plan, life sciences company or another organization within the health care ecosystem that Medicaid touches. Our Substack blog and podcast will feel like talking to your smartest friend (who happens to be deeply entrenched in Medicaid). Subscribe for notifications about new episodes, review our The 80 Million blog and find more information on our services at manatt.com. The views expressed on the podcast reflect the personal views and opinions of the participants and are not intended to constitute legal advice or counsel, nor the views of Manatt Health. Credits: Host and Executive Producer: Patti Boozang, Senior Managing Director, Manatt Health Editorial Director: Amanda Eisenberg, Consultant, Manatt Health Editor: Anthony Vito

Latest episodes

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Beyond Coverage — What It Will Take to Fix American Health Care

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) fundamentally changed American health care — expanding coverage, establishing consumer protections that are now broadly expected, and helpi

Jul 1
36 min

Paying for Cures — Medicaid’s Next Financing Test

High-cost therapies like cell and gene therapies could transform care for Medicaid beneficiaries with serious conditions, but their upfront prices — often $500,000 to $5

Jun 25
29 min

America Is Getting Older. Its Long-Term Care System Is Getting Weaker.

Americans are rapidly aging, which is accelerating the demand for the long-term services and supports (LTSS) necessary to their care, as well as the care of a diverse ran

Jun 18
22 min

States on the Front Lines — Leading Through Federal Retrenchment

The scale of federal retrenchment is no longer theoretical. In Massachusetts alone, the state is bracing for an estimated $3.5 billion annual loss in federal Medicaid fun

Jun 10
29 min

Addressing Social Needs in Medicaid — The Evidence Is In. Now What?

The evidence that addressing social needs like food and transportation improves health outcomes and reduces Medicaid costs is no longer theoretical. We’ve seen recent dat

Jun 3
38 min

AI and Digital Innovation in Medicaid — Promise, Peril and What to Buy

State Medicaid programs are under extraordinary pressure as they navigate federal funding uncertainty, H.R. 1 implementation, and health care cost growth that consistentl

May 20
39 min

Hospital at Home – The Bed Isn’t the Business Model Anymore

Innovate or die: That’s the conversation health systems are having as they navigate tightening finances due to new federal policy in Medicaid, including H.R. 1, a nationa

May 13
32 min

Medicaid is on the Brink. What’s at Risk?

Medicaid, which is jointly funded by states and the federal government, has always operated under pressure, but this moment feels different. The program is facing a uniqu

May 6
26 min

Medicaid Is At An Inflection Point

For those of us at The 80 Million, our name represents a vital segment of the American population — nearly one-fifth of the nation — who rely on Medicaid for their health

Apr 14
1 min