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A Moment in Health with Dr. Ashish Jha

Dr. Ashish K. Jha

Emerging research, data that shapes everyday health choices and insights into the systems meant to keep us well — all in under 20 minutes. Join Dr. Ashish Jha, Dean of the Brown University School of Public Health, as he and guests unpack the key issues influencing your health right now, guiding you through this moment in personal and public health.

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12:43

Health Misinformation: How Did We Get Here?

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2025/07/08

In this episode of A Moment in Health, Dr. Ashish Jha highlights the steep administrative costs of Medicaid work requirements and breaks down a new study estimating that U.S. foreign aid programs via USAID have saved 90 million lives in the past two decades, with an additional 14 million lives at stake by 2030 if funding cuts persist.Professor of the Practice Stefanie Friedhoff joins to answer a timely question: How did we arrive at this moment of rampant public health misinformation? She explains

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17:49

What Happens to GAVI with America’s Withdrawal?

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2025/07/01

In this episode of A Moment in Health, Dr. Ashish Jha illustrates the economic benefits of health insurance coverage and a new study linking adjuvanted vaccines for shingles and RSV to a lower risk of dementia. Senior Adviser to the Pandemic Center and former Gavi CEO Dr. Seth Berkley joins to discuss the consequences of the recent U.S. withdrawal of funding for Gavi, noting the cost-effectiveness of vaccines and the loss of vaccinations for 75 million children.Dr. Jha discusses:Health insurance as

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20:07

Does Medicaid Actually Improve Health?

A Moment in Health with Dr. Ashish Jha ·

2025/06/24

In this episode of A Moment in Health, Dr. Ashish Jha discusses the effects of potential new rural hospital closures and a new study on an oral weight loss drug in patents with diabetes. Director of health policy studies at the Cato Institute Michael Cannon joins to examine whether expanding Medicaid actually improves health outcomes in the population — and why he believes the evidence is more uncertain than many might assume.Dr. Jha discusses:Rural Hospitals at Risk of Closing —Center for

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15:13

What Role Should States Play in Providing Access to...

A Moment in Health with Dr. Ashish Jha ·

2025/06/17

In this episode of A Moment in Health, Dr. Ashish Jha analyzes new data on measles vaccination rates in U.S. counties and a new study evaluating the impact of air pollution on fetal brain development. Professor of the Practice and former Florida State Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees joins to discuss the role states should play in ensuring access to vaccines, noting the erosion of public trust in vaccination and warning against the politicization of public health measures.Dr. Jha discusses:Trends

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16:28

How Can We in Public Health Better Communicate Risk?

A Moment in Health with Dr. Ashish Jha ·

2025/06/10

In this episode of A Moment in Health, Dr. Ashish Jha breaks down new data showing how many Miami-Dade County residents get their health insurance through Medicaid or the Affordable Care Act and what proposed federal cuts could mean for them. He also discusses a new study on claim denials from Medicare Advantage patients. Behavioral scientist Dr. Sweta Chakraborty joins to explore how we can better communicate risk in public health—from pandemics to raw milk—and why who delivers a message can be

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11:58

Why Are We Scaling Back Bird Flu Vaccine Development?

A Moment in Health with Dr. Ashish Jha ·

2025/06/03

In this episode of A Moment in Health, Dr. Ashish Jha explores the global reach and safety of COVID-19 vaccines and reviews a new study on the consequences of removing fluoride from U.S. public water systems. He then answers a pressing question on why the U.S. should continue developing an mRNA bird flu vaccine, warning that abandoning such efforts may leave us dangerously unprepared for a future pandemic.Dr. Jha discusses:Projected Outcomes of Removing Fluoride From US Public Water Systems —JAMA

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15:41

How Do We Make Roads Safer?

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2025/05/27

In this episode of A Moment in Health, Dr. Ashish Jha discusses the rapid growth of private equity ownership in U.S. hospitals and highlights a study on the promise of gene editing to treat a rare genetic disease. 2025 School of Public Health Commencement speaker and CEO of SaveLIFE Foundation Piyush Tewari joins to underscore the need for multi-stakeholder coalitions, data-driven solutions and community engagement to reduce road fatalities.Dr. Jha discusses:Patient-Specific In Vivo Gene Editing to

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14:13

How Are You Feeling About Entering a Career in Public...

A Moment in Health with Dr. Ashish Jha ·

2025/05/20

In this episode of A Moment in Health, Dr. Ashish Jha discusses the role Medicaid plays in treating adults with opioid use disorder and a new study comparing GLP-1 drugs tirzepatide and semaglutide. Graduating student commencement speakers Aliza Kopans and Akashleena Mallick join to reflect on entering a career in public health, exploring the mix of excitement, responsibility and hope they feel at this pivotal moment.Dr. Jha discusses:Tirzepatide as Compared with Semaglutide for the Treatment of

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12:03

How Can We Rebuild Trust in Public Health?

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2025/05/13

In this episode of A Moment in Health, Dr. Ashish Jha discusses the worst flu season for kids in 15 years and highlights a new study showing how Medicaid has saved lives. Professor of Epidemiology and director of the Pandemic Center Jennifer Nuzzo joins to explore how we can rebuild trust in health by putting the public back in public health — through listening and community engagement.Dr. Jha discusses:Saved by Medicaid: New Evidence on Health Insurance and Mortality from the Universe of Low-Income

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16:18

Why Do Europeans Live Longer than Americans?

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2025/05/06

In this episode of A Moment in Health, Dr. Ashish Jha emphasizes the impact that Medicaid has on American children and discusses a new study detailing trends in maternal mortality. Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice Irene Papanicolas joins to explore the factors behind increased life expectancy in Europeans compared to Americans and the relationship between wealth and health.Dr. Jha discusses:Trends in Maternal, Fetal, and Infant Mortality in the US, 2000-2023 — JAMA PediatricsAbout

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10:53

Can We Bridge Public Health and Environmental Action?

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2025/04/29

In this episode of A Moment in Health, Dr. Ashish Jha highlights the importance of community health centers in serving 1 in 10 Americans and a new study modeling the impact of declining vaccination rates on measles and other preventable diseases. 2025 Barnes Lecturer and Arnhold Distinguished Fellow at Conservation International Monica Medina joins to explore how connecting environmental action to human health can strengthen both movements and inspire broader public engagement.Dr. Jha

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12:44

Are We Making Progress Against the Opioid Epidemic?

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2025/04/22

In this episode of A Moment in Health, Dr. Ashish Jha highlights the impact of the Affordable Care Act's preventive services provision and a 2020 study linking proximity to major roadways to higher asthma rates in children. Academic Dean and Professor of Epidemiology Francesca Beaudoin joins to assess national progress in fighting the opioid pandemic and discuss policy recommendations to support those suffering with addiction.Dr. Jha discusses:Use of No-Cost Preventive Services Jeopardized by

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11:52

Is the U.S. Ready for the Next Biothreat?

A Moment in Health with Dr. Ashish Jha ·

2025/04/15

In the inaugural episode of A Moment in Health, Dr. Ashish Jha highlights two compelling public health studies: one showing that wealthy Americans have no survival advantage over poor Europeans, and another suggesting a link between shingles vaccination and reduced dementia risk. Distinguished Senior Fellow Stephanie Psaki joins to discuss how recent cuts to the U.S. health infrastructure threaten national security by weakening preparedness for biological threats.Dr. Jha discusses:Association

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