The NACCHO Podcast Series

In this week’s Podcast from Washington update, NACCHO government affairs team members Ian Goldstein and Eli Briggs discuss changes made by Executive Order to the Affordable Care Act. Also, NACCHO Senior Advisor for Public Health Programs Dr. Oscar Alleyne is on the program to give an update on hurricane and wildfire relief efforts by local health departments.

In this week's episode of "Podcast from Washington," Eli Briggs and Ian Goldstein discuss the Graham-Cassidy healthcare bill and what it would mean for the Prevention and Public Health Fund. They also discuss the reauthorization of MIECHV and CHIP. Next, Ian Goldstein sat down with Health Director of Kanawha County, WV Dr. Michael Brumage to discuss his devastating experience with the opioid epidemic that took the lives of 64,000 Americans in 2016.

Ian Goldstein sat down with Health Director of Kanawha County, WV Dr. Michael Brumage to discuss his devastating experience with the opioid epidemic that took the lives of 64,000 Americans in 2016. Dr. Brumage also discussed how a repeal of the Affordable Care Act would affect his county's Medicaid population.

Podcast from Washington: National Breastfeeding Month with Calondra Tibbs

An Interview with NACCHO President Dr. Umair Shah

Podcast from Washington and an Interview with NACCHO President Dr. Umair Shah

In this week's Podcast from Washington, Eli Briggs and Ian Goldstein discuss the Senate health care bill that was not brought to a vote following the Congressional Budget Office score that said 22 million people would lose insurance coverage. Also, they discuss NACCHO Annual 2017. David Rozell is the Emergency Preparedness Manager for Tulare County, California. David discussed the CASPER plan and how to implement public health emergency preparedness strategies in a scattered population.

On this week's episode of Podcast from Washington, government affairs team members Ian Goldstein and Eli Briggs discuss the President's FY2018 budget and how you can prevent cuts to public health programs. Also discussed, Affordable Care Act repeal.  Our interview this week is with Medical Reserve Corps Director Captain Rob Tosatto. Captain Tosatto discusses the importance of the MRC network and how they are best fit to respond to disasters in their communities.

In this week's episode of Podcast from Washington Ian Goldstein and Eli Briggs discuss the release of President Trump's first comprehensive budget and what that means for public health.  Later in the program, Ian Goldstein sat down with CDC Director for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Dr. Stephen Redd from the 2017 Public Health Emergency Preparedness Summit in Atlanta. They discuss preparedness and response efforts by local health departments.

In this week's Podcast from Washington, Government Affairs team members Ian Goldstein and Eli Briggs discuss AHCA, as well as the pending President's budget for FY2018. Also discussed, the Senate approved FDA Commissioner nominee Scott Gottlieb.  Commander Skip Payne sat down with Ian Goldstein at the 2017 Public Health Preparedness Summit in Atlanta, GA. They discussed the Medical Reserve Corps, and the future of the Corps facing steep budget cuts. 

Dr. Ellen Carlin and Dr. Asha George are Co-Directors for the Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense, a comprehensive assessment of the state of US biodefense efforts. Dr. Carlin and Dr. George discuss the 33 steps the government can take to mitigate the threats, and improve the nation's biodefense capabilities.

Podcast from Washington - March 29, 2017

Podcast from Washington 3-91-17

Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen sat down with Government Affairs Specialist Ian Goldstein to discuss the Chief Health Strategist position in Baltimore City. Dr. Wen describes how the Chief Health Strategist framework addresses needs and issues of local health officials in Baltimore and throughout the country. Finally, Dr. Wen addresses the challenges she sees in public health over the next 3-5 years.

Podcast from Washington 2-23-17