States are like dominos. When one state enacts a health policy, others replicate. Oregon’s Medicaid draft 1115 waiver has several…
With COVID-19 cases on the rise, remote care through telehealth is critical to keep patients safe. But it also serves a vital rol…
For the chronic disease community, 2022 is set to be a major year of health policy. On this episode, Republican and Democrat poli…
A doctor knows their patients’ needs best. But too often, insurance gets in the way. In an effort to lower costs, insurers someti…
Have you received an unfair medical bill? You’re not alone. Many patients have faced high bills that are simply incorrect, or eve…
Today’s medical research and development creates the cures of tomorrow. But it requires immense amounts of funding to develop saf…
The Senate faces a race to the end of the year with a mountain of healthcare policies on its plate. Taking center stage is the Ho…
Half of individuals with health insurance are covered by their employer. If you are in this group, this episode is a must-listen.…
Cold and flu season is here. If you are immunocompromised, respiratory infections pose an even greater risk. Antibiotics are a co…
This Veteran’s Day, hosts Terry and Dr. Bob explore potential federal policies to improve healthcare for U.S. veterans. Congressw…
Hosts Terry and Dr. Bob catch up with patient advocates following their virtual meetings on Capitol Hill. Patients Rising Now Pat…
No two patients are the same, so often care teams can’t predict a treatment outcome from one patient to the next. That’s where bi…
Congress promises to lower drug prices. But patients won’t see any cost savings at the pharmacy counter. We sort through the fact…
COVID-19 continues to put the most vulnerable at risk, including the elderly and those with chronic illnesses. At its peak, it fi…
Patients depend on the research and development cycle to produce innovative, life saving medicines for rare and chronic condition…
Numerous health policies are under debate in Congress. As Senators and Representatives hash out drug pricing legislation and more…
As Congress continues to debate solutions to lower healthcare costs, biosimilars are a promising option. But uptake of biosimilar…
President Biden outlines a new COVID-19 strategy, the U.S. Senate returns to Washington, and the House of Representatives debates…
Want greater access to your doctor at a lower price? It’s possible through direct primary care. This healthcare solution allows p…
What can Congress do to aid in the fight against ovarian cancer? If reauthorized, Johanna’s Law would increase funding for ovaria…
Kids across the country are headed back to school. But as the Delta variant spreads, what should families living with chronic dis…
What’s the purpose of a patent? In the pharmaceutical industry, it helps manufacturers reinvest in new research and development t…
Premiums, deductibles, and copays continue to rise as insurance companies grow fat through mergers and monopolies. Host Terry Wil…
The Delta variant, a breakdown of the FDA’s accelerated approval process, and how pink socks are bringing together patient advoca…