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JACC Journals podcasts deliver expert insights and key takeaways from the latest cardiovascular science. Hosted by Editor-in-Chief Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, JACC This Week offers engaging summaries and commentary from each weekly issue, complemented by a growing library of deep-dive interviews, global perspectives, and author conversations that highlight the research and innovation shaping cardiovascular medicine worldwide.

Jan 27, 2025

In this podcast, Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses the growing issue of high out-of-pocket costs for heart failure medications and highlights potential solutions. The review covers a range of cost-saving strategies, such as prescription discount cards and patient assistance programs, and also explores policy changes, like those introduced by the Inflation Reduction Act, that aim to reduce medication costs for Medicare beneficiaries starting in 2025.