Our hosts cover the latest news on the CDC recommendations for the RSV shot for infants and what access issues patients are experiencing when filling their methotrexate. For the main topic, the Health Advocates give an update on this new phase of COVID and discuss the rise in cases in the U.S., the new subvariant, and COVID projections.

“COVID-19, as with other illnesses is different if you have a chronic condition… so it hits different portions of the population differently. And for our population, it still matters. And you know, frankly, it should matter for everyone. And even if you don't have a chronic condition, you likely don't want to contract COVID. But also, you don't want to spread COVID to others who are more vulnerable than you are,” says Steven Newmark, Director of Policy at GHLF.

Among the highlights in this episode:

00:36: Steven provides an update on the CDC panel's recommendation for an RSV shot for infants following the recent FDA approval

01:10: Steven and Zoe Rothblatt, Associate Director, Community Outreach at GHLF, discuss the significance of the monoclonal antibody shot being made available to a wider group of children

02:25: Steven touches upon drug shortages, specifically methotrexate

02:39: Zoe shares her personal experience with the shortage and provides advice for those facing similar issues

03:50: Steven emphasizes the importance of reporting any medication access issues to GHLF

05:08: Zoe stresses the importance of updated public health messaging around COVID

06:03: Our hosts dive into the state of COVID, noting recent increases in cases and the appearance of a new variant (‘EG.5’)

08:13: The possible implications of Americans losing Medicaid coverage on COVID case rates

09:03: Steven provides insights on EG.5's designation by the World Health Organization and its characteristics

10:00: Steven and Zoe talk about the upcoming COVID vaccine booster targeting the latest strains

11:57: “The COVID-19 modeling hub, which is comprised of eight academic teams across the United States just released their projections for the next two years. And they predict that hospitalizations and deaths will likely stay within last year's range, which is unfortunate, because it means we should expect to lose about 55,000 to 450,000 Americans depending on how things go due to COVID 19,” says Steven

13:17: What our hosts learned from this episode

Contact Our Hosts

Steven Newmark, Director of Policy at GHLF: snewmark@ghlf.org

Zoe Rothblatt, Associate Director, Community Outreach at GHLF: zrothblatt@ghlf.org

We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to thehealthadvocates@ghlf.org

Catch up on all our episodes on our website or on your favorite podcast channel.

Our hosts cover the latest news on the CDC recommendations for the RSV shot for infants and what access issues patients are experiencing when filling their methotrexate. For the main topic, the Health Advocates give an update on this new phase of COVID and discuss the rise in cases in the U.S., the new subvariant, and COVID projections.
“COVID-19, as with other illnesses is different if you have a chronic condition… so it hits different portions of the population differently. And for our population, it still matters. And you know, frankly, it should matter for everyone. And even if you don't have a chronic condition, you likely don't want to contract COVID. But also, you don't want to spread COVID to others who are more vulnerable than you are,” says Steven Newmark, Director of Policy at GHLF.
Among the highlights in this episode:
00:36: Steven provides an update on the CDC panel's recommendation for an RSV shot for infants following the recent FDA approval
01:10: Steven and Zoe Rothblatt, Associate Director, Community Outreach at GHLF, discuss the significance of the monoclonal antibody shot being made available to a wider group of children
02:25: Steven touches upon drug shortages, specifically methotrexate
02:39: Zoe shares her personal experience with the shortage and provides advice for those facing similar issues
03:50: Steven emphasizes the importance of reporting any medication access issues to GHLF
05:08: Zoe stresses the importance of updated public health messaging around COVID
06:03: Our hosts dive into the state of COVID, noting recent increases in cases and the appearance of a new variant (‘EG.5’)
08:13: The possible implications of Americans losing Medicaid coverage on COVID case rates
09:03: Steven provides insights on EG.5's designation by the World Health Organization and its characteristics
10:00: Steven and Zoe talk about the upcoming COVID vaccine booster targeting the latest strains
11:57: “The COVID-19 modeling hub, which is comprised of eight academic teams across the United States just released their projections for the next two years. And they predict that hospitalizations and deaths will likely stay within last year's range, which is unfortunate, because it means we should expect to lose about 55,000 to 450,000 Americans depending on how things go due to COVID 19,” says Steven
13:17: What our hosts learned from this episode
Contact Our Hosts
Steven Newmark, Director of Policy at GHLF: <a href="mailto:snewmark@ghlf.org">snewmark@ghlf.org</a>
Zoe Rothblatt, Associate Director, Community Outreach at GHLF: <a href="mailto:zrothblatt@ghlf.org">zrothblatt@ghlf.org</a>
We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to <a href="mailto:thehealthadvocates@ghlf.org">thehealthadvocates@ghlf.org</a>
Catch up on all our episodes on our website or on your favorite podcast channel.

A podcast that breaks down major health news of the week to help you make sense of it all. Our goal is to help you understand what’s happening in the healthcare world to help you make informed decisions to live your best life.

A podcast that breaks down major health news of the week to help you make sense of it all. Our goal is to help you understand what&rsquo;s happening in the healthcare world to help you make informed decisions to live your best life.

The Health Advocates

A podcast that breaks down major health news of the week to help you make sense of it all. Our goal is to help you understand what’s happening in the healthcare world to help you make informed decisions to live your best life. The podcast is part of the Global Healthy Living Foundation Podcast Network and hosted by Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF, and Zoe Rothblatt, Director of Community Outreach at GHLF.

A podcast that breaks down major health news of the week to help you make sense of it all. Our goal is to help you understand what’s happening in the healthcare world to help you make informed decisions to live your best life. The podcast is part of the Global Healthy Living Foundation Podcast Network and hosted by Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF, and Zoe Rothblatt, Director of Community Outreach at GHLF.

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