Episode 289: The Rising Costs of Healthcare
About this episode
Professor Miranda Yaver discusses the implications of the government shutdown on healthcare and the challenges posed by rising costs and coverage denials.
In the wake of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, millions of Americans are left wondering what comes next for their healthcare. Professor Miranda Yaver breaks down what fueled the shutdown, why the Affordable Care Act is once again under strain, and what rising healthcare costs will mean for families, healthcare providers, and entire communities. She also previewed her forthcoming book, Coverage Denied, which examines the impact of coverage denials to patient health. For more on this topic: Read Yaver's op-ed in MSNBC: Republicans are trying to turn their attacks on Obamacare into self-fulfilling prophecies Read her SSN brief: How Health Insurance Denials Induce Administrative Burdens, and How to Fix It Check out her book, Coverage Denied: How Health Insurers Drive Inequality in the United States , which will be published March 2026
People in this episode
Guest: Miranda Yaver
Topics covered
- healthcare costs
- government shutdown
- Affordable Care Act
- health insurance
- patient health
- coverage denials
Keywords
- healthcare
- government shutdown
- Affordable Care Act
- coverage denials
- patient health
- health insurance
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Affordable Care Act, MSNBC, Scholars Strategy Network
Books & works: Coverage Denied
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