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Hoosier Health Matters
Hosted by The Good Trouble Coalition · EN
Hoosier Health Matters focuses on the pressing health policy issues in Indiana and tries to make this stuff not boring. Hosted by Gabriel Bosslet and Tracey Wilkinson, board members of the Good Trouble Coalition, this podcast brings together healthcare and public health stakeholders to discuss, educate, and advocate for patient-centered care, public health, and health equity. It will focus on state-level health policies, legislative updates, and expert interviews.
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Indiana opts out of Sunbucks again, the vertical flu graph, and a fast-moving legislative session
Jan 900:23:16Tap to summarizeHoosier Health MattersSeason 2, Episode 1Date: 1/9/2026Title: Indiana opts out of Sunbucks again, the vertical flu graph, and a fast-moving legislative session00:00- Intro1:08- Indiana opting out of SunBucks program, because they can't afford the $5 million to bring in $70 million to feed hungry children during the summer despite a newly announced $5 billion surplus3:02- There is a lot of influenza in Indiana right now. If you aren't vaccinated yet, get vaccinated now.5:06- HHS changes vaccine schedule recommendations to mirror Denmark. Which is like going offroading in a Porsche. Which is stupid. Follow the AAP vaccine schedule.8:47- Overview of the bills filed thus far for the 2026 session10:50- Check out the Good Trouble Bill Tracker11:33- Bills heard this week: SB 91 (Tracey's favorite bill) extends Indiana needle exchange program (GTC supports, passed out of committee), SB 90 clarifies consent around sensitive exams for medical procedures (GTC supports, passed out of committee), SB 51 requires a postpartum visit be scheduled prior to discharge for medicaid patients (GTC supports, no vote taken), SB 139 provides jury duty exemption for breastfeeding women (GTC supports, passed out of committee)14:07- Tracey's least favorite bill- SB 1 enshrines the ban on soda and candy for SNAP beneficiaries15:21- Gabe's favorite bill- HB 1014 requires training in order to do ultrasound (which is a problem for crisis pregnancy centers). Gabe's least favorite bill- SB 174- outlaws employers to require vaccines or masks (including hospitals) and would disallow fluoride in water systems (dumb). 20:08- Look for GTC weekly emails with statehouse updates and share with a friend; also share the GTC bill tracker with those you care about20:55- Wrap upThanks for listening!Follow us on Bluesky and Instagram
Transcribe →A legislative prep episode featuring a tenderloin
Dec 1900:28:55Tap to summarizeHoosier Health MattersSeason 1, Episode 31Date: 12/19/2025Title: A legislative prep episode featuring a tenderloin00:00- Intro2:00- Indiana eschewed a redistricting push, 31-193:55- Indiana appellate court denies injunction in TPR case (this is good news)- and you can see the IDH's aggregate terminated pregnancy reports here5:27- ACIP removes the recommendation for Hepatitis B vaccines at birth- a recommendation based more on vibes than science- good info here7:23- ACA subsidy kerfuffle continues and unlikely to be resolved by Jan 1- one of the issues with this subsidy is a battle over enforcement of the Hyde Amendment9:23- Sugary drinks no longer able to be purchased with SNAP benefits in Indiana10:06- 2026 legislative session boot camp, featuring a bill about tenderloin sandwichessubtitle:How a bill becomes a law in IndianaFind all of the bills currently filed here25:31- Little things to do this week (mostly good vibes this week)Thanks for listening!Follow us on Bluesky and Instagram
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