The Health Advocates are back and breaking down all the latest news so far in 2024. Steven gives us a debrief on what to look for this election year. We then dive into Florida’s plan to import drugs, why you may be switched from Humira to a biosimilar, and finally the latest hospitalizations and case rates this respiratory illness season.

Among the highlights in this episode:

01:28: Steven discusses the political landscape of 2024, focusing on the upcoming election, and the primaries

03:05: Our hosts discuss the FDA's approval of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' plan to import a limited set of drugs from Canada, covering the historical context, eligibility for receiving these drugs in Florida, and the specific drugs included

04:47: Zoe Rothblatt, Associate Director of Community Outreach at GHLF, explains the next steps for Florida's drug importation program and highlights potential challenges, such as drug availability and compliance with FDA standards

06:13: Steven brings up CVS Caremark's decision to replace Humira with biosimilars on their formulary benefit

06:22: Zoe talks about the impact of CVS Caremark's decision on patients using Humira, including her personal experience and advice for patients facing a switch to biosimilars

08:51: Zoe and Steven discuss the winter respiratory virus season, including the rise in flu, COVID-19, and RSV cases, the effectiveness of flu vaccines, and personal strategies for staying safe during the peak of the respiratory virus season

13:03: Our hosts cover RSV activity and vaccine uptake, discussing the latest poll results from GHLF’s Patient Support Program, reasons for not getting vaccinated, side effects, and the importance of vaccines for prevention

15:52: 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

A podcast episode produced by Ben Blanc, Manager of Programs & Special Projects at GHLF.

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

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

The Health Advocates are back and breaking down all the latest news so far in 2024. Steven gives us a debrief on what to look for this election year. We then dive into Florida’s plan to import drugs, why you may be switched from Humira to a biosimilar, and finally the latest hospitalizations and case rates this respiratory illness season.
Among the highlights in this episode:
01:28: Steven discusses the political landscape of 2024, focusing on the upcoming election, and the primaries
03:05: Our hosts discuss the FDA's approval of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' plan to import a limited set of drugs from Canada, covering the historical context, eligibility for receiving these drugs in Florida, and the specific drugs included
04:47: Zoe Rothblatt, Associate Director of Community Outreach at GHLF, explains the next steps for Florida's drug importation program and highlights potential challenges, such as drug availability and compliance with FDA standards
06:13: Steven brings up CVS Caremark's decision to replace Humira with biosimilars on their formulary benefit
06:22: Zoe talks about the impact of CVS Caremark's decision on patients using Humira, including her personal experience and advice for patients facing a switch to biosimilars
08:51: Zoe and Steven discuss the winter respiratory virus season, including the rise in flu, COVID-19, and RSV cases, the effectiveness of flu vaccines, and personal strategies for staying safe during the peak of the respiratory virus season
13:03: Our hosts cover RSV activity and vaccine uptake, discussing the latest poll results from GHLF’s Patient Support Program, reasons for not getting vaccinated, side effects, and the importance of vaccines for prevention
15:52: 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>
A podcast episode produced by Ben Blanc, Manager of Programs &amp; Special Projects at GHLF.
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:podcasts@ghlf.org">podcasts@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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