We talk about Wisconsin hospitals pausing gender-affirming care for minors. Then, we learn about the pros and cons of direct primary care as a solution to rising insurance costs. And, we hear from a nonprofit that sends letters to sick children.
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Wisconsin hospitals pause gender-affirming care for minors
A month ago, the Trump administration barred hospitals from receiving Medicare and Medicaid funds if they offer gender-affirming care for minors. Now, Children’s Hospital and UW Health are pausing those programs. The head of Fair Wisconsin explains how the restrictions will affect people.
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Wisconsinites move to a membership model for health care as insurance costs rise
Direct primary care, or DPC, is gaining popularity as a supplement to health insurance. It’s a relatively new model where patients pay a membership fee for primary care. We learn about the opportunities and limitations of DPC with a health economist and a doctor who runs a DPC practice in Fitchburg.
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Sending out Letters of Love
Through the nonprofit Letters of Love, college and high school students send thousands of handmade letters to sick children all over the country. We talk with the group’s founder and the president of the UW-La Crosse chapter about how the project got started and why it resonates with so many.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Abigail Swetz Guest
- Dan Sacks Guest
- Dr. Wendy Molaska Guest
- Grace Berbig Guest
- Macee Redman Guest
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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