Episodes

This week’s podcast is all about the QALY and the bill going to the Senate that would ban its use.  The QALY is a metric used to determine how cost-effective a treatment is based on its ability to return a sick person to perfect health. Even if...

Treating obesity would cause chronic disease rates to go down, healthcare costs would be reduced, and the lifespan of Americans would increase. But until now, the stigmas relating to obesity have prevented any significant legislation that addresses...

In an effort to curb drug prices, President Joe Biden announced late last year a proposed framework to guide government agencies on how to use march-in authorities if a drug’s price is considered too high. But what exactly constitutes “too...

As the 2024 election season starts to ramp up, we think that it’s important that you know exactly where the presidential candidates stand on healthcare.  This week, we unpack what the major players in the presidential race have to say about...

This week, a Resource Coordinator and Patient Navigator with our Patient Helpline goes over the top four steps that patients and caregivers can take to make 2024 their smoothest and most organized healthcare year yet. From what to do in the months...

This week, we discuss the idea of with Steve Peskin, the CEO of SRP Advisors. Steve explains the difficulty for dual eligible patients in knowing what part of their healthcare is covered by Medicaid and what part is covered by Medicare. He mentions...

One survey shows 77% of adults over 50 would prefer to grow older where they already live instead of moving to a home or an assisted living facility–but there are obstacles in place for those who want to stay in their homes.  This week, we talk...

Last week, the White House announced it has plans to use the government’s “March-in” rights on drugs developed with public funding.  This week, we’re joined by our very own Executive Director here at Patients Rising, MacKay Jimeson. He...

Is telehealth here to stay? That’s the big question! Both providers and patients have benefited from the increase in telehealth practices born out of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has allowed high-risk patients to have access to their healthcare...

After being diagnosed with throat cancer, a top trial lawyer was told by his insurance that it wouldn’t cover the treatment his doctor ordered because it wasn't “medically necessary.” Fortunately, he did what he does best, and fought back. This...

It can be difficult to navigate the procedures and interactions that come with a hospital visit. However, knowing what to expect going in can help improve your experience. This week, we talk with hospitalist and author, Dr. Monique S. Nugent about how...

Taking care of and connecting with a loved one who is living with dementia is difficult, but it's also something that many people have to do. This week, we talk with Mary Anne Roberto and Debbie Axel, co-founders of Always Home Connected, a company...

Everyone seems to be talking about Artificial Intelligence, and there have been questions about how it could benefit the healthcare industry--but what you might not know is that it’s already being used in a number of ways. Luckily, this week we’re...

There’s a new bill that could help many rare disease patients gaining traction, but it still has a long way to go. This week, we’re joined by Peter Pitts, a Former FDA Associate Commissioner, who gives us the lowdown on the Promising Pathways Act....

This week we talk about a major victory for patients regarding Copay Assistance Programs. We’re joined by one of the major players in the lawsuit that made it happen, George Huntley, the CEO of the Diabetes Leadership Council and the Diabetes...

As the popularity of weight-loss drugs continues to rise, the Congressional Budget Office is looking for new research on anti-obesity medications to see what the impacts could be. Ike Brannon, a Senior Fellow at the Jack Kemp Foundation, joins us to...

Open enrollment is officially here, so this week we do a deeper dive on everything that you need to know to help you choose the right plan. Samantha Sauer, the Director of the The Patient Helpline here at Patients Rising, helps us navigate the...

Maternal mental health issues impact at least one in five of those pregnant or postpartum. This week, Adrienne Griffin, Executive Director of the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance, discusses misconceptions about maternal mental health and...

With the Open Enrollment Period fast approaching, Levi Peterson, a Resource Coordinator for our Patient Helpline walks us through what everyone needs to know about Medicaid and Medicare eligibility, PPOs and HMOs, and how to pick a health plan that...

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 scientific discoveries...

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 economic well-being. Plus, how...

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 he has coped over...

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 students...