Best Cvs Caremark Podcasts (2025)

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Why patients trust our pharmacists 16:46

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Lucille Accetta, SVP, Chief Pharmacy Officer, and Head of CVS Specialty Operations, discusses the valuable role our pharmacists play in communities across the country and our commitment to the future of pharmacy. • CVS Health pharmacists provide high-quality pharmacy care to patients in their local communities, and they have earned the trust of the…

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How we serve Hispanic communities 11:07

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Alfredo Martinez, AVP, General Manager, Hispanic Markets, highlights the many reasons why Hispanic customers are attracted to Navarro Discount Pharmacy and CVS Pharmacy y más. • Each Navarro Discount Pharmacy and CVS Pharmacy y más store has bilingual signage and a bilingual pharmacist and store manager, which “drives a deeper and more engaging con…

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Value-based care 'is a win-win' 14:38

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Dr. Sree Chaguturu, President, Health Care Delivery, and Chief Medical Officer, CVS Health, outlines how this health care delivery model benefits both patients and the health care system. • Value-based care is a health care delivery model that focuses on providing high-quality care while managing costs. • Government programs, like Centers for Medic…

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Our colleague volunteer program changes lives 11:18

3M ago11:18

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Jenny McColloch, VP, sustainability and community impact, discusses the program’s positive effect on communities, colleagues and the company. • Our Volunteer Challenge Grant and Matching Gifts programs underscore our commitment to the communities we serve, by encouraging colleagues to donate their time and by financially supporting the nonprofits t…

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Health care at your fingertips 14:45

4M ago14:45

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The rebranded and redesigned CVS Health app is live, and Tony Ambrozie, chief digital and technology officer, Pharmacy & Consumer Wellness, outlines its enhancements. • Tony discusses how the goal of the app is to be “the center of our customer’s interactions with us,” from giving caregivers access to their family’s prescriptions to delivering an e…

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Stocking the right amount of red lipstick 16:28

6M ago16:28

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Learn how CVS Pharmacy optimizes its inventory with machine learning, and how this ensures stores are prepared for customers who are attending nearby concerts, football games and more. • Mario Rivera, SVP, chief supply chain and logistics officer, Pharmacy and Consumer Wellness, and Josh White, VP, inventory management and optimization, discuss the…

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Top Five Trends We are Watching Headed into 2025 12:49

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare industry has experienced significant transformations that have reshaped how care is delivered, accessed, and managed. These changes, driven by the need to adapt to the crisis, have led to lasting trends that continue to influence healthcare today. This segments looks at some of the top healthcare trends t…

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MinuteClinic is rolling out comprehensive primary care 16:31

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Dr. Creagh Milford, president, retail health, discusses how MinuteClinic is expanding its primary care capabilities to meet consumers’ needs and increase their access to care. • CVS Health is expanding the primary care capabilities at MinuteClinic by working with payors and health systems to offer MinuteClinic as an in-network primary care provider…

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'Project Health saved my life' 16:12

8M ago16:12

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Jen Kinder, director of Project Health, shares how the program offers free health screenings in under-resourced communities across the country and frequently gets heartwarming affirmations from the people it serves. • This year, Project Health is on track to host more than 1,700 events and screen more than 50,000 people. It hosts events in communit…

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Assessing the Annual Rate Increases in the ACA Marketplace 11:50

2y ago11:50

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Each year insurance companies who participate in the ACA marketplace are required to post their proposed rate increases or their block of business in each state they operate in.These rates have been shown to vary widely depending on the year, however, they have stabilized for the most part recently.This segment breaks down the rate increases, infor…

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Kraft Heinz Suing Aetna 6:45

2y ago6:45

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Two heavyweights will be duking it out in the court system over problems with access to claim information as Kraft Heinz is suing Aetna over lack of access to critical data. Most large companies often self-insure their health plan. This means that they are responsible for paying claims up to a certain amount before separate insurance often kicks in…

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CVS Caremark And GoodRX Agree to Strategic Partnership in Commercial Insurance Marketplace 5:39

2y ago5:39

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Healthcare Labor Trends 2023 Reveal Provider Burnout, Executive Stress 7:43

2y ago7:43

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We have reported previously on the ensuing crisis we face with regard to looming healthcare worker shortages. The biggest driver for this is demographics in that the baby boomer generation was much larger than other generations and as they continue to retire there may not be enough new workers to replace them.The system has failed to train more and…

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The Inflation Reduction Act Changed the Healthcare Industry, Here's How 18:03

2y ago18:03

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In general, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 alters how the healthcare industry handles drug costs and Medicare. Other provisions expand the Affordable Care Act and prescription availability, including diabetic medicines and vaccines.Along with direct assistance, the Act attempts to improve everyone’s health and well-being by reducing environmen…

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8 Actions To Avoid Prescription Mistakes 5:08

2y ago5:08

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Actions You Can Take When Mistakes Are Made With Your MedicationEating the wrong thing, taking a wrong turn, and making a mistake in your medication are all unfortunate events that can happen to anyone. But what happens when you accidentally take a double dose of your medication? Or take it at the wrong time? Or get the dosage wrong entirely?Mistak…

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How You Can Get the Most Out of Your Doctor's Appointment 5:25

2y ago5:25

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It's not always easy to talk to your doctor. Trust me, I know the drill. I have been to more appointments than most people my age.Once you get in the room you don't want to feel like you're wasting their time or asking questions that they've already answered a million times before, but you also want to make sure that you're getting the best possibl…

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8 Ways To Stretch Your Healthcare Dollar 8:15

2y ago8:15

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How To Stretch Your Healthcare DollarWith so many things to spend money on, it can be hard to know where to save. One area to consider is your health care, since this is one of the overall most important areas of your life. Whether you're trying to save cash, or simply stretch your healthcare dollar, we will show you easy ways to do so.Know Your Pl…

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How Does the Healthcare Sector Contribute to GHG Emissions 9:06

2+ y ago9:06

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"The medical system is responsible for a surprisingly large percentage of greenhouse gas emissions, and the toll is especially heavy in the U.S.The health care industry “is among the most carbon-intensive service sectors in the industrialized world,” accounting for between 4.4% and 4.6% of greenhouse gas emissions, according to a key paper on this …

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New Pill Reduces Hospitalizations for COVID and Other Top Stories this Week 12:10

3+ y ago12:10

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Story one: https://bit.ly/3H5awj4Story two: https://bbc.in/3EVFIzIStory three: https://wapo.st/3wtlb2nStory four: https://cnn.it/3o8qyQIStory five: https://bit.ly/3o9OrY7Follow me on twitter: @SeanMMcGuireConnect with us: Facebook.com/AmericasHealthcareChallengeBy America's Healthcare Challenge

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Top Five Stories of October 2021 10:15

3+ y ago10:15

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1) Infrastructure Bill's Top Provisions.2) Biden's Vaccine Mandate and Blowback3) Merck in the Money? 4)Drug Companies Making Bank5) Positive News on a New Cancer TreatmentBy America's Healthcare Challenge

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As Vaccine Mandate Creates Blowback Can a New Pill Save the Day? 7:12

3+ y ago7:12

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President Biden mandated that businesses with more than 100 employees mandate the COVID-19 vaccine or require workers to be tested regularly. This has created blowback all over the country and several outlets are worried about the impact on the healthcare workforce. Also, as this pandemic drags, could we now have a new treatement?…

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Biden's COVID-19 Plan Sparks Controversy Amongst Business, Unvaccinated 7:25

3+ y ago7:25

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President Biden outlined his six point plan to battle the COVID-19 Delta Variant. This segment looks at some of the important provisions including a controversial Department of Labor requirement for businesses with more than 100 employees facing a $14,000 penalty for un-vaccinated employees who deny testing.…

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As Delta Variant Dominates Biden Unveils Six Point Response 9:43

3+ y ago9:43

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As kids head back to school new concerns have surfaced about the Delta variant that is increasing hospitalizations rapidly across the country. The difference here is that it is affecting children more than other strains. Will the six-point plan outlined by the President be able to slow the spread? We discuss in this segment.…

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ACA is Here to Stay After Supreme Court Denies Another Repeal Effort 7:03

4y ago7:03

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Breaking news today as the United States Supreme Court sided with the Federal government and upheld the constitutionality of the law. In this segment we discuss the historic 7-2 decision, share reaction from President and talk about the five things we may see now that the law is here to stay.By America's Healthcare Challenge

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FREE Bonus Content: Looking Back and Ahead in the Crazy World of U.S. Healthcare 29:13

4y ago29:13

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In this exclusive webinar, we discuss the latest futuristic healthcare developments catching our attention as in 2021 along with the major healthcare legislation passed in the last decade. For more information on the content discussed in this webinar make sure to hit us up here by filling out this survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GgEhVD0yXn…

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As Americans Unmask Questions Surface on Their Efficacy and COVID Origins 6:47

4y ago6:47

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States all over the country drop mask mandates and numbers continue to decline as vaccinations increase. Some are questioning their effectiveness as others appear to need reprogramming into not wearing a mask. The recently released Fauci emails reveal inconsistencies on this requirement people are starting to ask questions about this and the origin…

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BIG NEWS: Biogen's Alzheimers Drug (Aducanumab) Approved By FDA 8:10

4y ago8:10

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For the first time in nearly two decades, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a drug to treat the horrible disease known as Alzheimer's which affects 6 million Americans right now and is expected to impact 13 million within the next 30 years. This new drug called Aducanumab and developed by Biogen targets the plaque that affects bra…

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Healthcare Clinicians Are Burned Out 7:26

4y ago7:26

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As the COVID Pandemic Refuses to Surrender those on the front lines of the healthcare delivery system are facing burnout and recently 4/10 indicated they may leave the industry. We discuss this and some of the factors contributing to this burnout in this segment.By America's Healthcare Challenge

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Johnson and Johnson Vaccine Distribution Put in Timeout 9:18

4y ago9:18

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After coming to market as a game changer the Johnson and Johnson vaccine which only requires one dose has been paused over blood clot concerns similar to their counterpart AstraZeneca. While this looks to be a temporary hiccup, this could slow the path towards herd immunity.Plus the top stories of the week and the top ten dangers of digital health.…

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COVID Variants Shutting Down Europe and Threatening U.S., Can Technology Advancements Help? 9:13

4y ago9:13

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Are we facing another battle to contain the variants that are beginning to plague Europe? There have already been some indications that this will be making its way here as California recently showed some confirmed cases as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a warning. We cover this in today's show. America's Healthcare Challenge podcasts …

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Astrazeneca Vaccine Suspension 8:13

4y ago8:13

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Some big news related the COVID-19 battle as Astrazeneca is on defense due to their vaccine being suspended by several European Countries over blood clots in some patients. In this episode, we look into this issue and replay an interview from the Irish Prime Minister.By America's Healthcare Challenge

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American Rescue Plan Becomes Law 12:49

4y ago12:49

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After a partisan battle in Congress the American Rescue Plan became law this week with a $1.9 Trillion price tag. We look at this and the other stories that caught our attention this week.Full legislative text here: https://bit.ly/3qITIVKStories referenced;https://bit.ly/2Oq3gbghttps://bit.ly/3rIYPqthttps://bit.ly/2ONGmKGhttps://bit.ly/2NbHWFJFollo…

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Positive News In Covid-19 Battle and Looking at the American Rescue Act 11:33

4+ y ago11:33

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In this episode, we take a closer look at the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Could it be a game changer like a industry experts have suggested? We look closer and discuss the differences between this option and the other two in the market. Plus, what is the latest with the COVID-19 relief package that just passed the House of Representatives? We break …

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Biden Reopens Healthcare.gov and How to Find a Primary Care Physician 15:08

4+ y ago15:08

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In this episode we cover the fact athat the Biden Administration recently opened the enrollment period for individual health insurance plans through Healthcare.gov. Plus one of the important things to consider if you are purchasing a plan or making a change in the health insurance network. Is it an HMO, POS, EPO or PPO? One resource you are going t…

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What to Watch For in Healthcare Under the Biden Administration 23:32

4+ y ago23:32

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Listen to learn exactly how President Joe Biden intends to improve or reform American healthcare and how this will affect the everyday citizen. This is a broad topic, so that we will cover some of the most prominent issues, such as the Affordable Care Act, Medicare and Medicaid, the industry of prescription drugs, and the highly influential global …

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AHC Coronavirus Special Part 1 40:14

5y ago40:14

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The show includes Sean McGuire's reaction to the craziest week he can remember since September 11, 2001. Allen Hager sounds off with the latest from Omaha, Nebraska. Are we just beginning to see the impact?In addition this week, the NBA, NHL, MLB, PGA have postponed operations and John Rathouz aka John the Caddy joins with intelligence just out of …

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COVID-19 Special Report Part 2 42:36

5y ago42:36

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On America's Healthcare Challenge COVID-19 Special: 1) Dr. Drew Lederman discusses the latest developments and offers his observations.2) How are many of us coping with the changes? John Rathouz joins with his take.3) Finally, with restaurants all over the country forced to close their doors, how are they handling it? An executive chef from a top N…

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What Do We Really Know About the Corona Virus? 13:58

5+ y ago13:58

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🔥Trends, Explaining Artificial Intelligence, Why Healthcare is Not a Free Market. 28:38

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A First Look at Health Care Pricing for 2018 52:13

8y ago52:13

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In this episode of America's Healthcare Challenge: Potential Course of Pricing for the Individual market in 2018. in this episode, you will learn about the Employer Marketplace and it's importance along, how individual market stabilization efforts are going and how much healthcare for family of four costs in 2017. For more go to edbellisinc.com.…

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Medicaid and the AHCA 12:01

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We are getting to the next steps after the passage of the House's AHCA Bill and the focus of this week's episode of America's Healthcare Challenge is Medicaid. To learn more about these issues and to stay on top of the latest changes in healthcare visit edbellisinc.com.By America's Healthcare Challenge

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Is it a myth that Medicaid is broken? 8:28

8y ago8:28

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We are getting to the next steps after the passage of the House's AHCA Bill and the focus of this week's episode of America's Healthcare Challenge is Medicaid. To learn more about these issues and to stay on top of the latest changes in healthcare visit edbellisinc.com.By America's Healthcare Challenge

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Public reaction amidst potential loss of a new Entitlement Program 10:18

8y ago10:18

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We are getting to the next steps after the passage of the House's AHCA Bill and the focus of this week's episode of America's Healthcare Challenge is Medicaid. To learn more about these issues and to stay on top of the latest changes in healthcare visit edbellisinc.com.By America's Healthcare Challenge

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The Senate takes the next crack at Health Care Reform 6:24

8y ago6:24

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We are getting to the next steps after the passage of the House's AHCA Bill and the focus of this week's episode of America's Healthcare Challenge is Medicaid. To learn more about these issues and to stay on top of the latest changes in healthcare visit edbellisinc.com.By America's Healthcare Challenge

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The ACA at present - facing an uncertain 2018 Health Care marketplace. 5:09

8y ago5:09

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We are getting to the next steps after the passage of the House's AHCA Bill and the focus of this week's episode of America's Healthcare Challenge is Medicaid. To learn more about these issues and to stay on top of the latest changes in healthcare visit edbellisinc.com.By America's Healthcare Challenge

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Dr. Ken Cowan on Buffett Cancer Center Opening 17:21

8y ago17:21

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Introducing the Buffet Cancer Center 55:51

8y ago55:51

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Introducing the Buffet Cancer Center by America's Healthcare ChallengeBy America's Healthcare Challenge

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The AHCA and looking ahead to the Big Picture Issues 54:31

8y ago54:31

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Some of the issues covered in this episode include:The Health Insurer Carrier exist continues - what are the implications for coverage?The deteriorating Individual marketplace - WHY?Medicaid & Pre - Existing conditions - the two BIG issues affecting ANY Final Legislation!Health Care Repeal threatens the U.S. Job market. How can this be avoided?Obam…

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The AHCA Advances to the U.S. Senate 55:51

8y ago55:51

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The American Health Care Act (AHCA) passed the House of Representatives by a thin margin and now advances to the Senate. Analysis from the vote and the likelihood of this becoming law is examined in this episode of America's Healthcare Challenge.By America's Healthcare Challenge

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What are People Doing to Control Diabetes? 2:32

8y ago2:32

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#AmericasHealthcareChallenge listener question: "We see so much written about Diabetes, Heart attack, and Stroke. I am 46, a recently diagnosed diabetic, working, and trying hard to not have to go on insulin. What are other people doing to control this condition?"By America's Healthcare Challenge