health

Medicare Advantage Shortcomings Threaten Access to Quality and Timely Healthcare for Beneficiaries

Americans above the age of 65 and people with certain long-term disabilities under the age of 65 are eligible to receive health insurance benefits through the Medicare program, which includes traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Traditional Medicare is operated by the federal government, while Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are operated by private insurers who contract […]

Creating Person-Centered Policies with Michael Wallace

GPPR Junior Podcast Editor Jazlyn Gallego (MPM ’24) speaks with Michael Wallace, founder of Mint Project, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization that serves the local homeless population. In this podcast, Wallace shares thoughts on public health policy solutions through his experience creating health clinics for the homeless in Washington, D.C.   Check out more podcasts […]