Good news on opioid deaths, judge calls ACIP incompetent, and a discussion about tobacco in Indiana

Hoosier Health MattersSeason 2, Episode 11Date: 3/27/2026Title:  Good news on opioid deaths, judge calls ACIP incompetent, and a historical look at tobacco use in Indiana0:00- Intro1:21- Good Trouble call for new board members3:12 Opioid deaths down in Indiana (and all states)- good news!4:09 Estimates suggest medicaid changes could drop up to 100,000 Hoosiers5:04 Planned Parenthood to close two Indianapolis sites6:01 Indiana lags in primary and preventative care8:07 New report highlights likely fraud in autism therapy in Indiana (this story pissed Tracey off)11:51 Administration misses deadline to nominate a new CDC director12:54 Casey Means does not appear to have the votes to get out of committee for her Surgeon General nomination13:26 Dramatic week for ACIP- Robert Malone picked up his ball and went home16:11 Interview with Miranda Spitznagle, director of the Indiana Tobacco Prevention and Cessation37:24 Little things/good vibes38:21 Wrap upBecome a member of the Good Trouble Coalition (free!)Donate to support the Good Trouble CoalitionThanks for listening!Follow us on Bluesky and Instagram