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DC EKG

DC EKG

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 Join former White House policy expert Joe Grogan as he cuts through the complexities of healthcare legislation and its real-world implications. Each episode of DC EKG aims to demystify the policies shaping our healthcare system, uncovering how these changes impact patients, providers, and payers across the country. New episodes drop every Monday.All Rights Reserved 2023 Hygiene & Healthy Living Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Inside the Business of American Healthcare with Wharton’s Dr. Lawton Burns

    Inside the Business of American Healthcare with Wharton’s Dr. Lawton Burns
    Aug 24 2025
    Join host Joe Grogan for an exclusive masterclass with Dr. Robert Burns, James Joo-Jin Kim Professor of Health Care Management at the Wharton School. A nationally recognized expert on the U.S. healthcare system, Dr. Burns unpacks the complex forces driving healthcare costs. With a background in sociology, anthropology, and decades of research, Dr. Burns reveals why so many healthcare reforms fail, what policymakers and business leaders get wrong, and how the U.S. healthcare ecosystem really works behind the headlines. If you’ve ever wondered why American healthcare is so expensive, and what can actually be done about it, this episode is a must-listen.
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    55 mins
  • Debunking the Myths of the One Big Beautiful Bill with Brian Blase

    Debunking the Myths of the One Big Beautiful Bill with Brian Blase
    Aug 13 2025
    Critics have been quick to attack the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), but how much of what you’ve heard is true? In this episode, Joe Grogan sits down with Brian Blase to set the record straight on the bill’s health policy reforms and why they matter. From Medicaid funding changes to the role of provider taxes, Brian and Joe break down the bill’s impact, debunk common myths, and explore what’s next for U.S. healthcare policy. They cover how work requirements, eligibility reviews, and a focus on value could transform the system. Paragon Institute Myth-Busting Series on OBBB: https://paragoninstitute.org/issue-library/obbb-myths-and-facts/ Brian Blase X: https://x.com/brian_blase?lang=en
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    56 mins
  • Sean Spicer on Why Legacy Media Is Failing, Trump’s Impact & the Future of GOP Messaging

    Sean Spicer on Why Legacy Media Is Failing, Trump’s Impact & the Future of GOP Messaging
    Aug 4 2025
    In this episode of DC EKG, Joe Grogan sits down with Sean Spicer, former White House Press Secretary and host of The Sean Spicer Show. Spicer shares his experiences from working in various political roles, his thoughts on Republican strategies for the midterms, and the challenges of communicating healthcare policies. The discussion also delves into the differences between legacy media and new media, highlighting the need for self-reflection within traditional news outlets.
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    53 mins
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