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What's Health Got to Do with It?

Emerging health challenges; insurance 101

New short-term policies will likely be cheaper than Affordable Care Act plans. But those lower prices mean the insurers won't pay for as much health care.
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New short-term policies will likely be cheaper than Affordable Care Act plans. But those lower prices mean the insurers won't pay for as much health care.

On this week’s program, Dr. Joe Sirven explores health policy issues with Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician, Washington Post contributor and author of Lifelines: A Doctor's Journey in the Fight for Public Health. Wen’s public health insights have shaped policies on a global scale, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Then, insurance expert Raymond Meyers breaks down the differences in personal health insurance plans including Medicare and Medicaid plans. He highlights recent changes in policy, common misconceptions about insurance and the effect of telemedicine on coverage and costs.

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Stacey Bennett is the producer of "First Coast Connect" and "What's Health Got to Do With It?" She is a Jacksonville-based singer-songwriter who performs under the nom de plume Folk is People. Stacey holds bachelor's degrees in both political science and psychology from the University of North Florida and a master's in business administration from Saint Leo University.