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-ChengBecome a member of the Good Trouble Coalition (free!)Donate to support the Good Trouble CoalitionThanks for listening!Follow us on Bluesky and Instagram