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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2025 · 32 MIN

The Human Cost of the GOP's cuts to Medicaid. With Dr. Rob Davidson.

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In this episode , Dr. Rob Davidson discusses the far-reaching effects of recent Medicaid cuts. He emphasizes the critical importance of Medicaid for millions, particularly in rural areas, highlighting common misconceptions about who benefits from the program. Davidson addresses the political dynamics behind the new legislation and criticizes the inclusion of work requirements for Medicaid. He argues that cuts to healthcare services disproportionately affect vulnerable populations and rural hospitals. Additionally, Davidson highlights the broader implications for medical research due to funding reductions. He calls for accountability and active opposition to these cuts to prevent further harm to healthcare access and quality.Today Bill further spotlights the work of Dr. Davidson’s organization, The Committee to Protect Health Care. More information at CommitteetoProtect.orgYou can check out his podcast, Paging America,  on all the podcast apps.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode , Dr. Rob Davidson discusses the far-reaching effects of recent Medicaid cuts. He emphasizes the critical importance of Medicaid for millions, particularly in rural areas, highlighting common misconceptions about who benefits from the program. Davidson addresses the political dynamics behind the new legislation and criticizes the inclusion of work requirements for Medicaid. He argues that cuts to healthcare services disproportionately affect vulnerable populations and rural hospitals. Additionally, Davidson highlights the broader implications for medical research due to funding reductions. He calls for accountability and active opposition to these cuts to prevent further harm to healthcare access and quality.Today Bill further spotlights the work of Dr. Davidson’s organization, The Committee to Protect Health Care. More information at CommitteetoProtect.orgYou can check out his podcast, Paging America,  on all the podcast apps. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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