Leslie Walker

Producer @tradeoffspod, a #healthpolicy podcast. Fan of puns, parks, and Bay Area sports.

[Paula Span @paula_span]

Had a great conversation with @dmgorenstein about aging, health, my NYT column and other stuff for the @tradeoffspod podcast. Give a listen https://t.co/ekbOxBt932

[Brookings Econ @BrookingsEcon]

In a new episode of @tradeoffspod, @MWosinska explains how some laws that help lower drug prices in the U.S. can contribute to a more fragile supply chain and longer shortages.

Take a listen:

[Leslie Walker @leslie_walker_]

@ZTracer @tradeoffspod Great to partner with you!

[STAT @statnews]

#Breaking In a new lawsuit, the FTC said CVS Caremark, Cigna’s Express Scripts, and UnitedHealth’s OptumRx profit at the expense of patients forced to pay more for insulin. https://t.co/88wPviSROu

[Leslie Walker @leslie_walker_]

Hope you’ll check out this series that @dmgorenstein and I have been working on for months now!

America relies on generic drugs to fill 9 out of every 10 prescriptions.

But there’s real reason to worry this critical industry is faltering.

[Tradeoffs @tradeoffspod]

Introducing ‘Race to the Bottom,’ a three-part series examining the problems plaguing the generic drug industry — and how we could fix them.

Part one explores the bipartisan deal-making that shaped the industry in the 1980s.

Listen and read more: https://t.co/FMBr38CJMU

[Joey Mattingly @joeymattingly]

Most debate focuses on “high drug prices” - but what if I told you the US was home to some of the cheapest generic drugs in the world? How did that happen?

@tradeoffspod has a new series starting as part of the 40th Anniversary of Hatch-Waxman & I can’t wait to listen!

[Ryan Levi @ryan_levi]

Ever wanted to tell me what to do and have me be contractually obligated to do it? Well do I have the job for you: Apply to be @tradeoffspod first managing editor!

Real talk, you can have a big impact on a small but mighty news org. LMK if you have Qs!

https://t.co/ya0SBmOEUg

[Ben Ippolito @ben_ippolito]

Quick comparison of existing rebates and new Medicare negotiated discounts.

[Tradeoffs @tradeoffspod]

🚨 Event Reminder 🚨

Tomorrow at 12 pm ET we’ll be diving into the reporting behind The Fifth Branch, a new podcast series we made in partnership with @MarshallProj.

Register now to reserve your spot and we hope to see you there: https://t.co/L4YEN0LMdr

[Ryan Levi @ryan_levi]

The final episode of THE FIFTH BRANCH is out!

This episode features some of the most honest discussions of the challenges facing programs like HEART, as well as how the team in Durham is pushing to overcome them.

Give it a listen: https://t.co/52XoWISh3D

[Tradeoffs @tradeoffspod]

How do you convince police officers that it makes sense to send unarmed mental health workers to some 911 calls?

Part 1 of "The Fifth Branch," our new special series with @MarshallProj is out today. Listen and subscribe ⬇️

https://t.co/bnExbTy1NP

[Bianca Frogner, PhD @biancafrogner]

Do you listen to @tradeoffspod? Help them out by taking this survey and letting them know why you enjoy the podcast and what they can do to improve!

[Leslie Walker @leslie_walker_]

@dsebastiantello Congrats!!!

[Leslie Walker @leslie_walker_]

Heading to #ASHEcon2024!

Looking for new story ideas and sources for @tradeoffspod.

Say hi and send me your session recs!

[Charles Ornstein @charlesornstein]

I am absolutely devastated and shocked to hear that my former colleague and friend ⁦@marshallallen⁩ died. There are not enough words to describe what a wonderful, wonderful person Marshall was. This is beyond crushing. Please help his family. https://t.co/H4Cunn0P6Y

[Leslie Walker @leslie_walker_]

@hlhiii @nealemahoney @ray_kluender @RIPMedicalDebt Hi @hlhiii, I'm a health care reporter working on a story about this medical debt study.

Would you be willing to talk with me about your reaction to it?

If so, can you DM me or email me at [email protected]? Thanks!

[Leslie Walker @leslie_walker_]

@DusetzinaS @tradeoffspod @statnews Thanks Stacie!!

[Leslie Walker @leslie_walker_]

Super honored by this recognition for our team @tradeoffspod and our partners @statnews

You can give the episode a listen here: https://t.co/TBrSsdeaJf

[NIHCM @NIHCMfoundation]

Great work by the 2024 NIHCM Television & Audio Journalism Award Finalists! https://t.co/zeSgtAi1q7
#NIHCMAwardsJournalism

@armandalegshow @KFFHealthNews @danweissmann @EmilyPisacreta @tradeoffspod @dmgorenstein @statnews @NhParrella @bobjherman @TaraBannow

[Ryan Levi @ryan_levi]

"She didn't want to die. But she didn't want to suffer."

Please listen to today's @tradeoffspod for a beautiful conversation with @StevenPetrow about sibling love, death, and laws that let doctors prescribe terminally ill patients life-ending medication.

https://t.co/EA0NUXdOlV

[Leslie Walker @leslie_walker_]

@HankGreelyLSJU All of the above! Kaiser told us in Jan. 2023 they’d take Humira off their formulary but not until the end of the year. https://t.co/LhOQFiwg9s