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This episode discusses Medicare and Medicaid fraud, Match Day 2026 trends, and a rare disease linked to vaccine hesitancy.

MedPod Today: the podcast series where MedPage Today reporters share deeper insight into the week's biggest healthcare stories. This week, MedPage Today reporters discuss how CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA is handling Medicare and Medicaid fraud , Match Day 2026 trends , and a rare disease that may be popping up tied to increasing vaccine hesitancy. Episode produced and hosted by Rachael Robertson . Sound engineering by Greg Laub . Theme music by Palomar. Reporting this week by Joedy McCreary , Kristina Fiore , and Cheryl Clark .

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