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In observance of the 60th birthday of Medicare and Medicaid Services, Martha interviews Dr. Mehmet Oz, the newly appointed head of these foundational healthcare programs. They discuss the history of Medicare and Medicaid, national concerns about the rising costs of prescription drugs, and the potential for AI to help modernize care and improve access, especially in rural areas. Dr. Oz explains recent policy changes—including a $50 billion Rural Transformation Fund and new interoperability laws—while Martha raises questions about food quality, medical access, and how to keep Americans healthier longer. Their candid conversation blends policy insight with personal anecdotes that speak to the future of American healthcare.
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In observance of the 60th birthday of Medicare and Medicaid Services, Martha interviews Dr. Mehmet Oz, the newly appointed head of these foundational healthcare programs. They discuss the history of Medicare and Medicaid, national concerns about the rising costs of prescription drugs, and the potential for AI to help modernize care and improve access, especially in rural areas. Dr. Oz explains recent policy changes—including a $50 billion Rural Transformation Fund and new interoperability laws—while Martha raises questions about food quality, medical access, and how to keep Americans healthier longer. Their candid conversation blends policy insight with personal anecdotes that speak to the future of American healthcare.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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