On a mission to fix health care, Jane Philpott is open to a return to politics
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On a mission to fix health care, Jane Philpott is open to a return to politics

Politics tamfitronics PoliticsFormer Liberal cabinet minister Jane Philpott says that, should the right circumstances arise, she would consider returning to politics to focus on fixing primary health care in Canada.Philpott and Jody Wilson-Raybould were expelled from the Liberal caucus in 2019Dr. Jane Philpott says that, given the right circumstances, she would consider returning to politics. (Submitted by Jane Philpott)More than five years after she was expelled from caucus in the fallout from the SNC-Lavalin affair, former Liberal health minister Jane Philpott is leaving the door open to a possible return to politics.Philpott was asked about her future in an interview airing Saturday on CBC's The House."If a door ever opened that was the right one, that would allow me to go back into a political role, I would certainly consider it," she told host Catherine Cullen.In the interview —...
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KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Happy 50th, ERISA
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KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Happy 50th, ERISA

Health News tamfitronics KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’Episode Title: ‘Happy 50thERISA’Episode Number: 360Published: Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024Julie Rovner: Hello, and welcome back to “What the Health?” I’m Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News. Usually, I’m joined by some of the best and smartest health reporters in Washington, but today, we have a special episode for you. We’re taping this week on Monday, Aug. 12th, at 2 p.m. As always, news happens fast, and things might’ve changed by the time you hear this — although this time, I hope not. So here we go.So if you follow health policy, you’re likely familiar with the big federal laws that have shaped how health care in the U.S. is organized and delivered and paid for. Medicare and Medicaid in 1965, HIPAA in 1996, and...
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KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: The Walz Record
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KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: The Walz Record

Health News tamfitronics KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’Episode Title: ‘The Walz Record’Episode Number: 359Published: Aug. 8, 2024Julie Rovner: Hello, and welcome back to “What the Health?” I’m Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News, and I’m joined by some of the best and smartest health reporters in Washington. We’re taping this week on Thursday, Aug. 8, at 10 a.m. As always, news happens fast and things might’ve changed by the time you hear this, so here we go.We are joined today via videoconference by Sandhya Raman of CQ Roll Call.Sandhya Raman: Good morning.Rovner: And Shefali Luthra of The 19th.Shefali Luthra: Hello.Rovner: No interview this week, but plenty of news for a hot summer week so we will get right to it. So for the second time in three weeks, we have a...
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KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Abortion Heats Up Presidential Race
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KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Abortion Heats Up Presidential Race

Health News tamfitronics KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’Episode Title: ‘Abortion Heats Up Presidential Race’Episode Number: 358Published: Aug. 1, 2024Mila Atmos: The future of America is in your hands. This is not a movie trailer. And it’s not a political ad. But it is a call to action. I’m Mila Atmos, and I’m passionate about unlocking the power of everyday citizens. On our podcast “Future Hindsight,” we take big ideas about civic life and democracy and turn them into action items for you and me. Every Thursday, we talk to bold activists and civic innovators to help you understand your power, and your power to change a status quo. Find us at futurehindsight.com, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Julie Rovner: Hello, and welcome back to “What the Health?” I’m Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for...
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