Episodes
Chronic Disease Care at Risk in Oregon
States are like dominos. When one state enacts a health policy, others replicate. Oregon’s Medicaid draft 1115 waiver has several…
Can Virtual Doctor Visits Improve Your Health?
With COVID-19 cases on the rise, remote care through telehealth is critical to keep patients safe. But it also serves a vital rol…
The Politics of Healthcare in 2022
For the chronic disease community, 2022 is set to be a major year of health policy. On this episode, Republican and Democrat poli…
Non-Medical Switching Hurts Patients
A doctor knows their patients’ needs best. But too often, insurance gets in the way. In an effort to lower costs, insurers someti…
How to Fight an Unfair Medical Bill
Have you received an unfair medical bill? You’re not alone. Many patients have faced high bills that are simply incorrect, or eve…
Rare Disease + the Fight for Funding
Today’s medical research and development creates the cures of tomorrow. But it requires immense amounts of funding to develop saf…
Build Back Better + Chronic Illness
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…
Holiday Special: How to Design Better Health Insurance
Half of individuals with health insurance are covered by their employer. If you are in this group, this episode is a must-listen.…
Antibiotics: What You Need to Know
Cold and flu season is here. If you are immunocompromised, respiratory infections pose an even greater risk. Antibiotics are a co…
Red, White, and Vet Health
This Veteran’s Day, hosts Terry and Dr. Bob explore potential federal policies to improve healthcare for U.S. veterans. Congressw…
Patient Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
Hosts Terry and Dr. Bob catch up with patient advocates following their virtual meetings on Capitol Hill. Patients Rising Now Pat…
Biomarker Testing for Better Treatments
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…
The False Promise of Current Drug Pricing Reforms
Congress promises to lower drug prices. But patients won’t see any cost savings at the pharmacy counter. We sort through the fact…
Chronic Disease + the Next Pandemic with Scott Gottlieb
COVID-19 continues to put the most vulnerable at risk, including the elderly and those with chronic illnesses. At its peak, it fi…
Congress + the Debate Right Now Over the Cures of Tomorrow
Patients depend on the research and development cycle to produce innovative, life saving medicines for rare and chronic condition…
Patient How-To Guide: Health Policy Advocacy
Numerous health policies are under debate in Congress. As Senators and Representatives hash out drug pricing legislation and more…
Biosimilars Can Lower Costs
As Congress continues to debate solutions to lower healthcare costs, biosimilars are a promising option. But uptake of biosimilar…
Lawmakers and Chronic Disease Patients
President Biden outlines a new COVID-19 strategy, the U.S. Senate returns to Washington, and the House of Representatives debates…
Direct Primary Care: Can Subscription Models Save You Money?
Want greater access to your doctor at a lower price? It’s possible through direct primary care. This healthcare solution allows p…
Ovarian Cancer: What Women Need Congress to Do
What can Congress do to aid in the fight against ovarian cancer? If reauthorized, Johanna’s Law would increase funding for ovaria…
Pediatrician on Delta + Back to School
Kids across the country are headed back to school. But as the Delta variant spreads, what should families living with chronic dis…
How Drug Patents Work
What’s the purpose of a patent? In the pharmaceutical industry, it helps manufacturers reinvest in new research and development t…
Rising Costs of Health Insurance
Premiums, deductibles, and copays continue to rise as insurance companies grow fat through mergers and monopolies. Host Terry Wil…
Pink Socks + Accelerated Approval for Drugs
The Delta variant, a breakdown of the FDA’s accelerated approval process, and how pink socks are bringing together patient advoca…