Julie Rovner, host of KFF Health News’ podcast, “What the Health?” discussed the lack of focus on health care issues during the Republican National Convention. The nomination of Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio added an outspoken abortion opponent to the Republican ticket. Legal battles over state abortion ballot questions continue in Florida, Arkansas, and Arizona. Sen. Vance has taken a doctrinaire stance on abortion restrictions and addressed his mother’s addiction issues as a health rather than criminal issue. Other topics discussed include potential threats to the Affordable Care Act, vaccinations, and the resurgence of Covid. The episode also featured insights from panelists on various health policy stories.
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At GOP Convention, Health Policy Is Mostly MIA
