The Pursuit of Health Podcast

The Pursuit of Health is a weekly podcast dedicated to a thorough exploration of the American Healthcare System at a critical time in our nation’s history. The podcast’s creator and host, Dr. Eric Fethke, is a pediatric cardiologist and educator trained at Columbia University, with over 25 years of experience practicing medicine. Students, professionals, and everyday people alike are invited to learn from guest experts who are pursuing groundbreaking work to improve America's health. Join us on our journey towards a better healthcare!

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EP 75: What You Need To Know About The Affordable Care Act w/Charles Gaba and Doctors For America

May 25, 2025 • Dr. Eric Fethke

A conversation with Charles Gaba

“We need to find a way to make improvements to the system without hurting people in the process.”

In our second collaborative episode with Doctors For America, Dr. Fethke is joined by healthcare policy and data analyst Charles Gaba.

His work highlighting the numbers surrounding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been influential, with citations by major publications like The Washington Post, Forbes and The New York Times and by policymakers in Congress.

He’s here today to give us an overview of the ACA, from past, to present, to future - uncovering data that speaks to the state of our healthcare system.

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We spoke about how his data analysis of the ACA developed and how it is helping to influence policy, how he uses data to tell the stories of real people, why healthcare reform is like a game of Jenga, and why we need to all use our voices to speak up and fight for change.

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