When Protections Vanish: EMTALA, ACIP, and Indiana’s Hunger Crisis
Hoosier Health MattersSeason 1, Episode 17Date: 6/13/2025Title: When Protections Vanish: EMTALA, ACIP, and Indiana’s Hunger CrisisIn this episode of Hoosier Health Matters, hosts Gabriel Bosslet and Tracey Wilkinson update public health news including a discussion of the rescinding of a guidance about EMTALA in pregnancy (we will explain this- it is a big deal), RFK, Jr's move to fire all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and then we interview Emily Weikert Bryant, executive director of Feeding Indiana's Hungry, about the state of food insecurity in Indiana.00:00- Intro01:16- The Trump Administration has rescinded a guidance regarding how EMTALA works for pregnant women who need an emergency abortion10:21- RFK, Jr. has fired all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and will likely replace them with cranks and grifters12:59- The Bethesda Declaration, an open letter by academics and scientists pushes back against the NIH14:20- Interview with Emily Weikert Bryant, Executive Director of Feeding Indiana's Hungry, about food insecurity in Indiana30:46- Little things- Call Senator Banks and Senator Young to urge them not to cut SNAP benefits- you can find their numbers and a script here32:35- Wrap -upThanks for listening!Follow us on Bluesky and Instagram
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The federal budget, vaccine policy process woes, and judicial cases that will affect us all
Hoosier Health MattersSeason 1, Episode 16 Date: 5/30/2025 Title: The federal budget, vaccine policy process woes, and judicial cases that will affect us all**Editorial note: Gabe's audio this week is wonky because he had to tape in a room that apparently had demons in it that could only be heard by the microphone**In this episode of Hoosier Health Matters, hosts Gabriel Bosslet and Tracey Wilkinson update public health news including a brain dead woman in Georgia who is forced to continue a pregnancy, they highlight what the Federal budget passed by the House of Representatives may mean for Indiana, and process changes to decision making at the FDA and CDC that undermine the credibility of national vaccine policy. They then take a deep dive with Good Trouble board member and lawyer Jane Hartsock on two cases being heard that will have major impacts for health policy in Indiana.00:00- Intro1:25- Georgia case of a brain dead woman forced to continue a pregnancy against her family's will; the statute that requires this exists also in Indiana law (see this interactive map outlining state laws regarding pregnancy and advance directives)3:20- the POST form in Indiana and pregancy6:27- The federal budget cuts medicaid dramatically and what it will mean for Indiana (it is not good)9:17- ban on medicaid/affordable care act plans from paying for gender-affirming transition care even for adults10:28- Major changes to COVID-19 vaccine policy (NEJM announcement, HHS announcement)16:30- New MAHA report released; more of the same as we have discussed17:55- Interview with Jane Hartsock about health policy legal cases 20:05- U.S. v. Skrmetti24:38- The Religious Freedom Restoration Act challenge to the Indiana abortion ban29:40- little things/good news31:34- Wrap upJoin us at the Good Trouble Annual Meeting (zoom) on June 23, 2025 730-830 pm ESTElijah Bosslet provided editorial assistance on this week's episodeThanks for listening!Follow us on Bluesky and Instagram
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What is MAHA all about anyway? And what the heck do lobbyists do?
Hoosier Health Matters Season 1, Episode 15 Date: 5/16/2025 Title:Â What is MAHA all about anyway? And what the heck do lobbyists do?In this episode of Hoosier Health Matters, hosts Gabriel Bosslet and Tracey Wilkinson update public health news including Measles in Indiana (flat, thank goodness), shenanigans related to a lawsuit and FDA investigation into the safety of mifepristone, and the shameful fact that Indiana has pulled out of the SUN Bucks program. They then discuss the nomination of Casey Means as surgeon general, someone who is not a practicing or board-certified physician- they use this to discuss the goals of the Make America Healthy Again movement. They then interview Amy Levander, Good Trouble lobbyist, to talk about what a lobbyist does and get her thoughts on the 2025 legislative session.00:00- Intro1:45- Measles is flat1:55- Mifepristone shenanigans- the Trump admin wanted to throw out a case, but for all the wrong reasons. And now the FDA is going to re-review Mifepristone based on junk science4:45- Indiana opts out of the SUN Bucks program, which provides food money to low-income families6:57- The nomination of Casey Means for Surgeon General, who never finished a residency and does not have a medical license (here is the newsletter we reference in this discussion). Here we discuss what MAHA means and how there are actually good policy ideas in the movement (but the devil is in the details of the execution).14:42- discussion of the "Why Should I Trust You?" podcast16:10- What does a lobbyist do? Interview with Amy Levander, lobbyist for The Good Trouble Coalition29:32- Little things you can do this week- call your representative and urge them to not cut medicaid funding. And call Senator Young and Banks and urge them to not confirm Casey Means. You can find scripts for both phone calls here.30:49- Wrap UpMeet us in person at Half Liter BBQ on May 29th from 630-8 PM EST!Thanks for listening!Follow us on Bluesky and Instagram
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Exhaling after the legislative session
Hoosier Health MattersSeason 1, Episode 14Date: 5/2/2025Title:Â Exhaling after the legislative sessionIn this episode of Hoosier Health Matters, hosts Gabriel Bosslet and Tracey Wilkinson update public health news including Measles in Indiana (flat, thank goodness), and journals get a threatening letter from a US attorney. They then talk about the end of the session: a wrap up on the bills GTC followed, a silver lining (cigarette tax), and discuss the massive budget cuts, including to public health funding (not good). Also, this will be the last weekly edition of this podcast, which will start dropping every other week (next episode 5/16/2025).00:00- Intro01:20- ANNOUNCEMENT- podcast moving to every other week episodes02:58- updates- measles flat, legal challenge against HHS public health funding cuts, journals sent nutso letter from US Attorney for DC (response from lancet)06:08- what the heck does "sine die" mean?07:23- 30,000 foot view of the legislative session (from Good Trouble's point of view)10:46- The terrible budget and slash and burn end to the budget bill (HEA 1001)12:34- Massive cuts to public health in the 2025-2026 budget17:15- The silver lining (raising the cigarette tax)22:58- Little things to do this week including a Good Trouble meetup24:38- Wrap upThanks for listening!Follow us on Bluesky and Instagram
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SB1: The tax break likely to cost most Hoosiers more taxes
Hoosier Health MattersSeason 1, Episode 13Date: 4/25/2025Title: SB1: The tax break likely to cost most Hoosiers more taxesIn this episode of Hoosier Health Matters, hosts Gabriel Bosslet and Tracey Wilkinson update public health news including Measles in Indiana (flat, thank goodness), and Universities pushing back against federal overreach. They then talk about SB 442 (the sex ed bill), and use it to explain how conference committees work. They then interview Professor Michael Hicks about Senate Bill 1, which dramatically changes how local taxes work.00:00- intro1:14- Updates: Measles cases relatively flat, Universities push back against federal overreach, Op-ed about the effects of the NIH in Indiana4:28- SEA 442 (sex ed bill) shenanigans teach us all about conference committees, you can watch the 13-minute meeting (but it has a good ending)12:42- Interview with economics Professor Michael Hicks (Ball State University) about the details on SEA 1 ("property tax bill")30:07- Little things to do this week- Call Senator Gary Byrne to let him know how important teaching consent in sex ed is! And call your Federal Senators and Representative and tell them to reinstate the funding of the NIH Women's Health Study.31:48- Wrap upElijah Bosslet provided editorial assistance on this week's episodeThanks 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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