
Ep. 19 - You are entering the "fact-free zone" (and other headlines)
The FLATLINING Podcast
As Paul Keckley, Ph.D. explains in his newsletter, healthcare is a “fact-free zone” politics. Listen on to learn more.
This week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron discuss a number of healthcare-related headlines, including:
The FTC probes Amazon.com’s (AMZN 0.00) bid to buy One Medical (ONEM 0.00)
North Carolina debates Medicaid expansion
Where do Democrats and Republicans stand on healthcare going into the midterms?
Paul Keckley, Ph.D.: “Healthcare is increasingly a fact-free zone for politicians seeking votes. The reasons are simple.”
Plus, a city in Ohio is exploring the possibility of forgiving its resident’s medical debt.
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Articles mentioned in this week’s program:
FTC Investigating Amazon Deal to Buy One Medical Network of Health Clinics - The Wall Street Journal
Is N.C. expanding Medicaid? What you need to know about where it stands in the legislature - Spectrum News 1
Centene agrees to settle with Washington and Washington (part of the Friday Pulse Check) - Matthew Handley at FLATLINING.net
What's Driving Biden's Approval Rating Up? - FiveThirtyEight
In campaign 2022, Healthcare voters will matter more - Paul Keckley, PhD
Toledo City Council ordinance could eliminate medical debt for around 25,000 Toledoans - 13 Action News (WTGV-TV Toledo)