The Real Impact of Cutting 20,000 Healthcare Jobs

What really happens when 20,000 people are cut from the Department of Health & Human Services?

In this episode of Care Lab, Brandy and Emilia unpack major changes in our healthcare system—and why you should care. From Meals on Wheels to Medicare, they explain what HHS actually does, which programs are at risk, and how these cuts could affect your health, your family, and your future.

Whether you’re a caregiver, healthcare professional, or someone who just wants to stay informed, this conversation connects the dots between federal workforce reductions and the real-life impact on communities.

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome, Coffee Chaos, and Morning Routines

04:59 What Health and Human Services Actually Does

09:54 Meals on Wheels and Why It Matters

13:48 Cuts to CMS: Who Really Gets Impacted

20:00 The Cost of Prevention vs. the Cost of Care

27:00 Why Institutional Knowledge Matters

32:34 Democracy, Healthcare, and Your Voice

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