Hoosier Health Matters focuses on the pressing health policy issues in Indiana and tries to make this stuff not boring. Hosted by Gabriel Bosslet and Tracey Wil...
How the federal government is dismantling public health (and a couple other things)
Hoosier Health Matters Season 1, Episode 10 Date: 4/4/2025Title: How the federal government is dismantling public health (and a couple other things)In this episode of Hoosier Health Matters, hosts Gabriel Bosslet and Tracey Wilkinson update public health news including major HHS job cuts resulting in a 25% reduction in the workforce, an update on bills heard this week, a discussion of Title X funding and what that means, and massive federal cuts to public health spending.00:00- Introduction1:35- updates- more measles, massive cuts to the HHS workforce5:53- Update on SB 96, SB 2, SB 473, and HB 10038:57- Cuts to Title X family planning funding16:30- Public Health funding cuts to CDC will affect Indiana significantly22:40- Little things (call Brad Barrett and urge him to vote on SB 96)24:02- Wrap upElijah Bosslet provided production and editing support on this episode.Thanks for listening!Follow us on Bluesky and Instagram
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A favorable ruling in the TPR case and the role of pharmacists in public health
Hoosier Health Matters Season 1, Episode 9 Date: 3/28/2025 Title: A favorable ruling in the TPR case and the role of pharmacists in public health In this episode of Hoosier Health Matters, hosts Gabriel Bosslet and Tracey Wilkinson update public health news including a lawsuit opposing the Columbia NIH grant issue and a charlatan is named by an unserious person (RKF jr) to head up a(nother) study of vaccines and autism (narrator: the science is pretty settled here). They interview Veronica Vernon, a pharmacist, about the role of pharmacists in vaccination distribution and public health.00:00- Introduction1:46- Updates, including a lawsuit against the Trump administration by the American Federation of Teachers and the American Association of University Professors and RFK Jr names an unserious person to head up an unneeded study of vaccines and autism4:37- A favorable ruling the Terminated Pregnancy Reports lawsuit- you can find the quarterly IDH Terminated Pregnancy Report here10:44- Senate Bill 96 and the role of pharmacists in public health: an interview with Veronica Vernon22:10- Little things: April 1st gatherings at the statehouse, and call your federal Senators and Representatives to give your input about the HHS vaccines studyElijah Bosslet provided production and editing support on this episode.Thanks for listening!Follow us on Bluesky and Instagram
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The evolution of medicaid reform (SB2), horse dentists, and harm reduction
Hoosier Health Matters Season 1, Episode 8 Date: 3/21/2025 Title: The evolution of medicaid reform, horse dentists, and harm reductionIn this episode of Hoosier Health Matters, hosts Gabriel Bosslet and Tracey Wilkinson discuss how SB2 (medicaid reform) has changed as it has traversed the legislature. They discuss the Senate floor testimony about SCR 24 (crisis pregnancy centers), and how Senator Yoder pointed out that horse dentists are more closely regulated in Indiana than pregnancy centers. And they interview Cameron McNeely HB 1167, which decriminalizes drug test strips, about harm reduction and public health.00:00- Introduction1:19- updates (NIH grants cancellation, Flu shots updated but without VRBPAC input)5:13- Senate Concurrent Resolution 24 passes, Senator Yoder points out that horse dentists are regulated more than Crisis Pregnancy Centers9:05- Medicaid overhaul (SB2) has it's rough edges sanded down12:57- HB 1167 allows for drug test strips and an interview with Cameron McNeely on harm reduction22:06- 2 little things to do this week24:31- wrap upAudio and editing- Elijah BossletHHM cover art- Janine Zee-ChengThanks for listening!Follow us on Bluesky and Instagram
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Navigating Indiana's legislative website (it's easy!) and the harm of crisis pregnancy centers in Indiana
Hoosier Health MattersSeason 1, Episode 7 Date: 3/14/2025 Title: Navigating Indiana's legislative website (it's easy!) and the harm of crisis pregnancy centers in IndianaIn this episode of Hoosier Health Matters, hosts Gabriel Bosslet and Tracey Wilkinson discuss how to find information about bills on the Indiana General Assembly website (which is one of the best in the country) and talk about Senate Concurrent Resolution 24, which commends Crisis Pregnancy Centers. They interview Dr. Erin Johnson, a PhD postdoctoral fellow at Indiana University who studies reproductive health social movements about Crisis Pregnancy Centers in Indiana and why the risks of these centers outweigh the positive benefits.00:00- introduction2:08- Update on TPR case, possible government shutdown 3:10- How to use the Indiana General Assembly website4:32- Quick discussion of HB 11487:14- Senate Concurrent Resolution 24 overview9:04- Interview with Erin Johnson, PhD regarding crisis pregnancy centersRepro health resources:Crisis Pregnancy Center map projectIneedanA.comAbortionfinder.org23:03- Little things you can do this week24:45- Wrap upElijah Bosslet provided production support on this episode.Become a member of the Good Trouble Coalition (free!)Donate to support the Good Trouble CoalitionThanks for listening!Follow us on Bluesky and Instagram
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A good executive order, SB 289 takes medical education back 2 decades, and Maternal Mortality Review Committees
Hoosier Health MattersSeason 1, Episode 6Date: 3/7/2025Title: A good executive order, SB 289 takes medical education back 2 decades, and Maternal Mortality Review CommitteesIn this episode of Hoosier Health Matters, hosts Gabriel Bosslet and Tracey Wilkinson discuss give kudos to Governor Braun for an executive order that beefs up parental leave for Indiana state employees. They then talk about one of the less controversial parts of SB 289 that would nonetheless completely change the face of medical education in not good ways. And they talk to Carrie Rouse, an OB GYN and member of the Maternal Mortality Review Committee about the committee and maternal mortality in Indiana.Thanks for listening!Follow us on Bluesky and Instagram
Hoosier Health Matters focuses on the pressing health policy issues in Indiana and tries to make this stuff not boring. Hosted by Gabriel Bosslet and Tracey Wilkinson, board members of the Good Trouble Coalition, this podcast brings together healthcare and public health stakeholders to discuss, educate, and advocate for patient-centered care, public health, and health equity. It will focus on state-level health policies, legislative updates, and expert interviews.
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