Episodes
Why Your Care Costs So Much
You may have seen Johns Hopkins Hospital surgeon Dr. Marty Makary all over the national news this week, and he also joins the Pat…
Making Lupus Treatments Accessible
We conclude our series on lupus with a trip to the doctor’s office, where rheumatologist Dr. Mark Box delves into the clinical si…
Living with Lupus
This week, the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) deliberates the fate of insurance coverage for patients with lup…
Guide to Disability Claims
When a chronic condition prevents you from working, you might find yourself filling out a disability claim. But what happens when…
How to Start Tiny Habits for Better Health
If you have trouble adhering to your medication regimen or know you need to eat healthier, but are overwhelmed, tiny habits may b…
New Efforts to Prevent Colon Cancer
COVID-19 has caused people to delay important cancer screenings and medical appointments. Coupled with the rising rates of colon …
Barriers to Rare Disease Treatments
Rare Disease Day is February 28. New and exciting medical innovations and drug therapies for rare disease abound, but accessing t…
Promoting Diversity in Science
Minority communities are underrepresented in healthcare leadership roles. By dismantling systemic barriers, the entire healthcare…
How Prescription Apps Can Help You
Digital tech became a major healthcare tool during the pandemic. And AI-powered prescription drug apps are leading the charge in …
Vaccines + Health Equity
Underserved communities are at higher risk for COVID, but they’re getting vaccinated at a slower pace. How do we correct a health…
Medicare Drug Pricing in DC
Congress may soon revisit legislation to tackle the high costs of prescription drugs under Medicare. But drug pricing is never a …
When Might You Get the COVID-19 Shot?
Vaccine distribution is off to a rocky start. While some states are exceeding expectations, others continue to lag behind. This w…
Mystery Hospital Costs
With the new Hospital Price Transparency rule, patients will finally be able to view and compare the costs of services across hos…
Will Democrats Help or Hurt Patients?
Democrats soon will control Congress and the White House. What should patients with chronic conditions expect from a federal gove…
Pro-Patient Agenda Revealed
Congress and the new Biden White House are ready to hit the ground running in 2021. So we’re here to make sure patient needs are …
Patients Hurt by Most Favored Nation Rule
The Most Favored Nation Rule will take effect on January 1st. It’s bad news for Medicare infusion patients and providers, but the…
Navigating Legal Hurdles
Navigating the legal issues that come with a cancer diagnosis is challenging. From employer discrimination to financial toxicity,…
What Will Biden Do for Patients?
As President-elect Joe Biden makes his health team picks, we discuss what patients may expect out of a new Democratic Administrat…
Can Politicians Work Together for You?
Can Republicans and Democrats work together to help the chronic disease community? Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Mark McClellan pre…
Fighting Pancreatic Cancer
In the wake of Alex Trebek’s passing, we take a look at the state of pancreatic cancer treatments and care. Julie Fleshman, CEO o…
How Precision Medicine Can Help You
Precision medicine is revolutionizing cancer care. Dr. Razelle Kurzrock highlights how personalized treatments improve patient ou…
Patient Victory for Price Transparency
Power to patients! A new price transparency rule from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will allow you to see exac…
How PBMs Profit at Your Expense
As a heated election season wraps up, Terry and Dr. Bob examine the latest results and what they mean for patients and federal he…
Your Access to Gene Therapies
Gene therapies can be lifesaving for many patients. But accessing them can be a challenge of its own. Terry and Dr. Bob discuss t…