Episodes
Patients on Capitol Hill
This week, patients with chronic disease from across the country convened in Washington D.C. for the We the Patients Fly-In. They…
The Future of Pharmacies
No insurance? No problem. Blueberry Pharmacy in Pittsburgh is forging the path for a new kind of pharmacy. By cutting out the mid…
The Power of Patient Data
Precision medicine harnesses the power of genetic data, which can improve treatment regimens and overall outcomes for patients. B…
Formula Crisis Hurts Chronic Disease Community
The formula shortage crisis has been devastating for patients with rare metabolic conditions, like PKU, who depend on specialty f…
Can Mark Cuban Deliver Cheaper RX?
A shark has entered the prescription drug waters. Entrepreneur and ABC Shark Tank investor Mark Cuban founded the ‘Mark Cuban Cos…
Have Health Plans Abandoned Rare Disease Patients?
“Your medication is no longer covered” are the words no patient wants to hear. Yet this is a common occurrence for patients with …
Updates from the Frontlines of Medical Research
In recognition of ALS Awareness Month, we get a report from the frontlines of ALS research, including new breakthroughs that impa…
How Nurse Navigators Can Help You
Have you ever felt overwhelmed or confused in your health care journey? Many patients juggle numerous phone calls and appointment…
Patient Advocacy on Capitol Hill
Frustrated with the health care system? Want to improve health care access, affordability, and transparency for you or a loved on…
Transportation Tips for Patients
Transportation to and from appointments, or lack thereof, is a major hurdle facing patients who contact our Patients Rising Conci…
The Real Costs of Diabetes + Alzheimer’s
The access and affordability challenges that face patients with Alzheimer’s and diabetes are not uncommon. In fact, they impact a…
How PBMs Raise Costs for Patients + Pharmacies
One reason behind high costs at the pharmacy counter? Pharmacy benefit managers. PBM practices, like clawbacks and spread pricing…
$1 Prescriptions: The Future of Health Insurance
$0 deductibles and $1 prescriptions. It sounds almost too good to be true, but companies across the country have made these healt…
Congress’ Healthcare Showdown
Healthcare discussions in Washington are in full swing this week. Both the House and Senate meet to discuss a multitude of bills …
Should Vaccines be Free?
Will free vaccines for Medicare patients improve health and lower overall costs? The quick answer, maybe. Doug Badger, former pol…
How Hospitals Get Rich Off Your Prescriptions
How can low-income communities afford costly medications? A government program called 340B, which was originally created to help …
Speedy Rare Disease Drug Reviews
As Rare Disease Month comes to a close, we take a look at a major piece of legislation that impacts the FDA, and consequently, pa…
Meet the Healthcare Mafia (And How to Stop It)
Chronic disease patients often fall victim to high healthcare costs due to supply chain 'middlemen' otherwise known as Group Purc…
Making Sense of California’s Healthcare News
A bid for universal healthcare falters in California. Meanwhile, the state is posed to take up misleading “Right to Repair” legis…
Where Does Congress Go from Here?
With Congress back in D.C. this week, the hill looks to debate on current legislation. This includes the Build Back Better plan,…
Medicare, FDA, and You
Congress is quiet on health policies this week, but the federal health agencies are making noise. Terry and Dr. Bob cover the con…
What About What I Want?
If you’ve ever felt like your healthcare providers were dismissive of your knowledge and preferences when it comes to making the …
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…