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The Princeton Pulse PodcastAuthor: Heather Howard
The Princeton Pulse Podcast highlights the vital connections between health research and policy. Hosted by Heather Howard, professor at Princeton University and former New Jersey Commissioner of Health and Senior Services, the show brings together scholars, policymakers, and other leaders to examine todays most pressing health policy issues domestically and globally. Guests discuss novel research at Princeton along with partnerships aimed at improving public health and reducing health disparities. We hope youll listen in, as we put our fingers on the pulse, and examine the power and possibilities of evidence-informed health policy.The Princeton Pulse Podcast is a production of Princeton University's Center for Health and Wellbeing (CHW). You can learn more about health-focused research led by Princeton faculty, students, and other CHW affiliates by visiting the CHW website at chw.princeton.edu and following us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Search for "PrincetonCHW" to find us.We invite you to subscribe to The Princeton Pulse Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you enjoy your favorite podcasts Language: en-us Genres: Government, Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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An Insider’s View on the Future of U.S. Health Policy
Episode 21
Tuesday, 4 November, 2025
This special episode of the Princeton Pulse Podcast features a conversation with Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, former Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, known as CMS. Host Heather Howard, a professor at Princeton University and former New Jersey Commissioner of Health and Senior Services, recently sat down with the renowned Princeton alumna to discuss the future of U.S. health care policy. Their talk was held in front of a live audience to kick off the Dean’s Leadership Series, hosted by the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.Chiquita Brooks-LaSure is an inspiring changemaker in the realm of health and health care. She was the first Black woman to lead CMS, where she oversaw programs serving more than 150 million Americans. Under her leadership, from 2021-2025, CMS doubled health coverage under the Affordable Care Act marketplaces from 12 to 24 million enrollees, expanded and strengthened Medicaid, lowered prescription drug prices, and raised maternal health standards. This candid and rich discussion addresses the future of Medicare and Medicaid under the current administration, policy pathways to strengthen these programs, and opportunities for advancing equity, access, and innovation in U.S. health care. ---Learn more about Brooks-LaSure’s views on Medicare and Medicaid: Medicare and Medicaid Turn SixtyMedicare Check-Up With Former CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSureThe Princeton Pulse Podcast is a production of Princeton University's Center for Health and Wellbeing (CHW). The show is hosted by Heather Howard, a professor at Princeton University and former New Jersey Commissioner of Health and Senior Services, produced by Aimee Bronfeld, and edited by Alex Brownstein. You can subscribe to The Princeton Pulse Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you enjoy your favorite podcasts.
