Season 4

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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...

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 …

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 …

Investing in healthcare like we invest in curbing carbon emissions. It’s a novel idea, but something that Dr. Andrea Feigl, the Founder and CEO of Health Finance Institute, says could change the future of health, specifically chronic disease...

Mel Mann was diagnosed with a cancer known as CML and given three years to live. That was in 1995. Today, in 2023, Mel Mann is still living and still advocating – all thanks to accelerated approval and a clinical …

What do patients really think about clinical trials? Do they trust them? Are they wary? Today’s episode features ., who breaks down a survey project from Patients Rising that determined some surprising results. We also speak with , a patient...

One mom’s journey into patient advocacy started after two of her daughters were diagnosed with galactosemia, a rare disease. There’s finally a potential new treatment for this condition, which families say has helped their children who have...

This week’s episode dives into the concept of running a clinical trial before ever running a clinical trial. How is that possible? It’s an idea called digital twins & we have an expert interview to break it down. Colin Hill, …

The first episode featuring our Health Plan Heroes was so good – we decided to do a second one. Listen now to see how these businesses have reinvented their health plans to provide top-tier coverage at a fraction of the …

It’s here! The 2023 We the Patients Fly-In is THIS WEEK and we have several Health Plan Hero Winners on the podcast to discuss their health insurance success stories as they get ready to accept their awards in person in …

RSV immunizations for infants are on the way, but still have a large hurdle to clear. Ronda Miller-Ernest, a pediatric nurse practitioner with more than 30 years of experience, joins us to discuss the dangers of RSV, her personal experience, …