Episodes

It’s clear that we need to fix the way we measure the value of new medicines. Current methods fail to account for the benefits to caregivers, the long-term savings from keeping a job or avoiding the hospital, and the countless …

With flu season fast approaching, Dr. joins us to discuss all of his vaccine recommendations, including COVID-19, RSV, and flu vaccines, population immunity, and targeting high-risk groups. Plus, Terry and Bob talk about why insurers are marking up...

Hope can be powerful when receiving a diagnosis… but are we able to quantify just how powerful it really is? joins us to discuss how she believes the U.S. should be using “hope” as a measurement of both social and …

Mark King’s advocacy journey began in the 1980s after he was diagnosed with HIV. Now, he’s written a book that discusses his advocacy journey, the struggles of living with the disease, and the stigma that comes with it. Hear how …

For Neal Shah, life was going according to plan. Then suddenly, he became a caregiver overnight. Hear how his experience pushed him to create CareYaya, which he calls the “Uber of caregiving.” It’s a matchmaking system that pairs pre-med college …

Investing in healthcare like we invest in curbing carbon emissions. It’s a novel idea, but something that Dr. Andrea Feigl, the Founder and CEO of Health Finance Institute, says could change the future of health, specifically chronic disease...

Mel Mann was diagnosed with a cancer known as CML and given three years to live. That was in 1995. Today, in 2023, Mel Mann is still living and still advocating – all thanks to accelerated approval and a clinical …

What do patients really think about clinical trials? Do they trust them? Are they wary? Today’s episode features ., who breaks down a survey project from Patients Rising that determined some surprising results. We also speak with , a patient...

One mom’s journey into patient advocacy started after two of her daughters were diagnosed with galactosemia, a rare disease. There’s finally a potential new treatment for this condition, which families say has helped their children who have...

This week’s episode dives into the concept of running a clinical trial before ever running a clinical trial. How is that possible? It’s an idea called digital twins & we have an expert interview to break it down. Colin Hill, …

The first episode featuring our Health Plan Heroes was so good – we decided to do a second one. Listen now to see how these businesses have reinvented their health plans to provide top-tier coverage at a fraction of the …

It’s here! The 2023 We the Patients Fly-In is THIS WEEK and we have several Health Plan Hero Winners on the podcast to discuss their health insurance success stories as they get ready to accept their awards in person in …

RSV immunizations for infants are on the way, but still have a large hurdle to clear. Ronda Miller-Ernest, a pediatric nurse practitioner with more than 30 years of experience, joins us to discuss the dangers of RSV, her personal experience, …

UnitedHealthcare makes a confounding decision that could affect countless patients starting June 1st. Gastroenterologist Dr. Bruce Hennessy joins us to discuss how new prior authorizations for colonoscopies and other screenings could delay cancer...

C. diff, an infectious disease can be deadly for many – but especially those with compromised immune systems. We speak with a member of the Patients Rising team about their run-ins with the disease and learn how you can best …

May marks National Stroke Awareness Month and this week we’re speaking with a stroke survivor who wants to make sure if a stroke ever happens to you – you’ll know all the signs. Hear Stacy Quinn’s personal story and how …

Another week, another middleman making it harder for patients to get the care that they need. This week, we learn more about Group Purchasing Organizations – also known as GPOs – and how they cause drug and supply shortages across …

So often on the Patients Rising Podcast, we discuss the affordability of healthcare. This week, guest Peter Kolchinsky outlines how thinking of paying for medicines like paying for a house mortgage leads to lower costs for patients, and encourages...

For many patients living with chronic illness the idea of “fundraising” isn’t just a child’s bakesale to pay for a field trip, it’s a necessity to pay for life-saving treatment. On this week’s podcast we speak with , Director of …

AI is having its moment in all industries, including healthcare. In this episode, hear how AI-driven tools can help oncologists treat patients. , CEO of , talks about the role of AI in care and how it helps doctors do …

The ability to catch cancer early on can greatly improve a patient’s outcome. But most cancers don’t have a . That means many patients may have cancer but not show symptoms until the disease progresses. By then, treatment options may …

Mystery healthcare prices leave patients in the dark. But thanks to hospital and insurer price transparency rules, those costs are being made public. The catch? The files that contain those prices aren’t easy for consumers to read. Health tech...

Get a look at the behind-the-scenes math that often determines whether or not insurance will cover the costs of treatments. Health technology assessments attempt to determine the value of a new treatment. But not all of these equations take into...

is one of the biggest barriers to patient care. But when employers cover transportation for patients, it can lead to better health outcomes and lower overall costs. of explains why employers need to incorporate transportation into their health...