June 15, 2025 A New Approach to Competency to Stand Trial | OAS Episode 236 On this episode, we spoke with three people involved in efforts to reform the process used to determine a defendant's mental competency. In the U.S. legal system, an accused person must be able to understand the charges against them and... Podcast, Our American States Podcast
June 8, 2025 Shortages in the Behavioral Health Workforce | OAS Episode 235 Three guests join the podcast to discuss the significant shortage of psychologists, counselors and social workers in the U.S., at a time when many experts agree the nation is facing a mental health crisis. Podcast, Our American States Podcast
May 25, 2025 The Growing Role of Biosimilars | OAS Episode 234 This podcast focuses on the use of biosimilar drugs in health care and the possible cost savings when they are used in place of more expensive biologic medications. Our three guests on this episode discuss the marketplace for biosimilars and how... Podcast, Our American States Podcast
May 4, 2025 The Power of Saying No | OAS Episode 233 Dr. Sunita Sah, an organizational psychologist, is the author of “Defy: The Power of No in a World that Demands Yes.” In this podcast, she explains why defiance is often thought as a negative trait, but explains that it can actually... Podcast, Our American States Podcast
April 27, 2025 Oral Health Care and Medicaid | OAS Episode 232 On this episode, three guests join the podcast to discuss oral health care coverage under Medicaid, why coverage varies from state to state, and how two states took on the challenge of providing oral health care to adults. Podcast, Our American States Podcast
April 6, 2025 NCSL at 50: The Legislative Staff Story | OAS Episode 231 This is one in a series of podcasts celebrating the 50th anniversary of the National Conference of State Legislatures. On this episode we focus on legislative staff, the approximately 30,000 professionals who keep the trains running at this... Podcast, Our American States Podcast