Who Cares: The Podcast From the Alliance

Home health is on the ballot—home health is what Americans want, not Medicare cuts. In this episode of Who Cares, hosts Elyssa Katz and Dr. Steve Landers unpack fresh voter data on Medicare cuts and the Medicare Home Health benefit—plus what stopping Medicare cuts means for patients, clinicians, and taxpayers.

Medicare enrollment and coverage changes are crucial topics every American should understand, especially when it comes to Medicare Advantage. In this episode of Who Cares, hosts Elyssa Katz and Dr. Steve Landers break down the complexities of Medicare enrollment and Medicare Advantage plans with humor, honesty, and clarity. The conversation tackles how coverage may vary based on location, plan design, and health needs, and why you should read the fine print to know what’s best for you.

When home health agencies close, it affects more than providers—it changes how patients receive care. In this episode of Who Cares, hosts Elyssa Katz and Dr. Steve Landers discuss the ongoing challenges around Medicare home health funding and the work being done to keep care accessible for millions of Americans who depend on it.

When a crisis strikes, the question no one wants to ask, “What do we do?”, can leave families scrambling. In this episode of Who Cares, hosts Elyssa Katz and Dr. Steven Landers unpack the essential but often overlooked practice of advance care planning, the process of outlining your wishes for medical care before you ever face a life-threatening situation. Joined later by Dr. Susan Nelson, Chair of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care at Ochsner Health and President of the National POLST Collaborative, they demystify how to turn something daunting into an empowering act of self-advocacy.