Podcasts about Health insurance

Dr. Marissa Russo trained to become a cancer biologist. She spent four years studying one of the deadliest brain tumors in adults and built her entire research career around a simple, urgent goal: open her own lab and improve the odds for patients with almost no shot at survival. In 2024 she applied for an F31 diversity grant through the NIH. The reviewers liked her work. Her resubmission was strong. Then the grant system started glitching. Dates vanished. Study sections disappeared. Emails went silent. When she finally reached a program officer, the message was clear: scrub the DEI language, withdraw, and resubmit. She rewrote the application in ten days. It failed. She had to start over. Again. This time with her identity erased.Marissa left the lab. She found new purpose as a science communicator, working at STAT News through the AAAS Mass Media Fellowship. Her story captures what happens when talent collides with institutional sabotage. Not every scientist gets to choose a Plan B. She made hers count.RELATED LINKSMarissa Russo at STAT NewsNIH F31 grant story in STATAAAS Mass Media FellowshipContact Marissa RussoFEEDBACKLike this episode? Rate and review Out of Patients on your favorite podcast platform. For guest suggestions or sponsorship email podcasts@matthewzachary.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“People are not looking for a perfect, polished answer. They're looking for a human to speak to them like a human,” says Jessica Malaty Rivera, an infectious disease epidemiologist and one of the most trusted science communicators in the U.S. to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. That philosophy explains her relatable, judgement-free approach to communications which aims to make science more human, more accessible and less institutional. In this wide-ranging Raise the Line discussion, host Lindsey Smith taps Rivera's expertise on how to elevate science understanding, build public trust, and equip people to recognize disinformation. She is also keen to help people understand the nuances of misinformation -- which she is careful to define – and the emotional drivers behind it in order to contain the “infodemics” that complicate battling epidemics and other public health threats. It's a thoughtful call to educate the general public about the science of information as well as the science behind medicine. Tune in for Rivera's take on the promise and peril of AI-generated content, why clinicians should see communication as part of their professional responsibility, and how to prepare children to navigate an increasingly complex information ecosystem.Mentioned in this episode:de Beaumont Foundation If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

Overcoming Insurance Obstacles for Mental Health Care with 'Cover My Mental Health' In this episode, the founder of the nonprofit 'Cover My Mental Health' discusses their mission to help patients, families, and clinicians navigate and overcome insurance obstacles to access mental health care. The organization provides resources and encouragement, highlighting the importance of not taking no for an answer from insurance companies. The founder shares personal experiences that inspired the creation of the nonprofit, explains the development and effectiveness of resources such as template medical necessity letters, and offers practical steps like filing formal complaints and seeking help from elected officials. The emphasis is on empowering individuals and clinicians with common-sense tools to ensure fair treatment from insurance providers. Introduction and Purpose Founding of Cover My Mental Health Personal Story and Advocacy Resources and Tools for Overcoming Insurance Obstacles Medical Necessity Letters Challenges with Insurance Networks Authorization Forms and Team Support Filing Formal Complaints Getting Help from Elected Officials Encouragement and Final Thoughts INTRO/OUTRO Music: T. Wild Mantor Music BMI The content on Why Not Me: Embracing Autism amd Mental Health Worldwide, including discussions on mental health, autism, and related topics, is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect those of the podcast, its hosts, or affiliates.Why Not Me is not a medical or mental health professional and does not endorse or verify the accuracy, efficacy, safety of any treatments, programs, or advice discussed.Listeners should consult qualified healthcare professionals, such as licensed therapists, psychologists, or physicians, before making decisions about mental health or autism- related care.Reliance on this podcast's contents is at the listener's own risk. Why Not Me is not liable for any outcomes, financial or otherwise, resulting from actions taken based on the information provided. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some Oklahomans are looking at an increase in their health insurance premiums.A new partnership hopes to preserve the Choctaw language.Solar power enthusiasts remain optimistic despite a cut in federal incentives.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

12/17/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by former Congressman Earl Pomeroy to talk about the Affordable Care Act. Congressman Pomeroy served as North Dakota’s at-large U.S. Representative from 1993 to 2011 and North Dakota Insurance Commissioner from 1985 through 1992. On the night that the House passed the Affordable Care Act in March 2010, Congressman Pomeroy cast the 218th out of 219 votes to pass the bill. Then that November, he was one of 63 Democrats who lost their seats because of his support for the 2010 health care law, sometimes known as Obamacare. As we near the end of the year, it's looking likely that Congress will leave without extending Affordable Care Act health insurance subsidies. The enhanced subsidies for ACA marketplace plans will expire, spiking premiums for millions of Americans, with many seeing the price tag of their plans double or triple. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most entrepreneurs overpay for health insurance without realizing there's a flexible, lower-cost option that fits their financial freedom plan.In this episode, the financial coaches break down one of the most misunderstood topics for entrepreneurs: the real differences between traditional health insurance and health sharing programs. They explain why many business owners feel trapped by rising insurance costs and how health sharing can offer a flexible, affordable alternative without sacrificing protection. Drawing on personal stories, including medical emergencies, major hospital bills, and the emotional support received during difficult moments, the hosts reveal how these programs work, what they cover, and how they compare in terms of cost and freedom. Listeners will learn how health sharing fits into a financial freedom plan, the lifestyle advantages it offers for remote workers and frequent travelers, and the qualification requirements every member must meet. Top three things you will learn:-The benefits of health sharing as an alternative to traditional health insurance-How to choose a health sharing plan that fits your needs-The cost-saving potential and flexibility of health sharingDisclaimer: The opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not constitute financial advice. Always consult a licensed professional for financial decisions.This episode is sponsored by a podcast show partner. We may receive compensation if you use links or services mentioned in this episode.The hosts may have a financial interest in the programs or services mentioned in this episode.

This week, Kristin and I break down the kind of healthcare headline that makes you want to scream into a pillow: premiums going up while subsidies disappear. Love that for us. We talk about why insurance always seems to be “oops, more expensive now!” and why families in the middle always get squeezed the hardest. But then we pivot to the good news, we got fact-checked by an actual biochemist. And honestly? It made my whole week. Thanks to Liz the Biochemist, we learned why carbon monoxide fits into hemoglobin like a kid sticking his head in a staircase, how hyperbaric chambers basically smash oxygen into you, why cyanide is just one big evolutionary oopsie, and whether iron infusions taste like sucking on a hammer. Takeaways: Carbon Monoxide vs. Hemoglobin: Why CO binds like it's auditioning for a soulmate movie while oxygen's stuck at an awkward angle. Cyanide Mysteries: The wild truth about where cyanide actually comes from (hint: it's not a plant… it's your couch). Hyperbaric Chamber Reality Check:– Why “more oxygen” is literally just physics bullying your tissues. Health Insurance Headache: Rising premiums + disappearing subsidies = horrible math no one wants to do. Biochemist to the Rescue: Liz the Biochemist corrects us with the perfect mix of clarity, humor, and “oopsie.” — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live  We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can't get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! –⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact.  For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G's and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information.  Today's episode is brought to you by Microsoft Dragon Copilot. Dragon Copilot is an AI clinical assistant that streamlines documentation, surfaces critical information, and automates routine tasks — empowering healthcare teams to focus more on patients and less on administrative work. Learn more at ⁠https://glau.cc/Dragon Produced by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Human Content⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Capozza and I could have been cloned in a bad lab experiment. Both diagnosed with cancer in our early twenties. Both raised on dial-up and mixtapes. Both now boy-girl twin dads with speech-therapist wives and a lifelong grudge against insurance companies. Scott is the first and only full-time oncology physical therapist at Yale New Haven Health, which means if he catches a cold, cancer rehab in Connecticut flatlines. He's part of a small, stubborn tribe of providers who believe movement belongs in cancer care, not just after it. We talked about sperm banking in the nineties, marathon training during chemo, and what it means to be told you're “otherwise healthy” when your lungs, ears, and fertility disagree. Scott's proof that survivorship is not a finish line. It's an endurance event with no medals, just perspective.RELATED LINKSScott Capozza on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-capozza-a68873257Yale New Haven Health: https://www.ynhh.orgExercising Through Cancer: https://www.exercisingthroughcancer.com/team/scott-capozza-pt-msptProfiles in Survivorship – Yale Medicine: https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/profiles-in-survivorship-scott-capozzaFEEDBACKLike this episode? Rate and review Out of Patients on your favorite podcast platform. For guest suggestions or sponsorship email podcasts@matthewzachary.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if you could retire earlier than expected, access your savings without penalties, get health insurance subsidies, and pay no taxes for the first few years? Would you believe that's possible? In this episode of Retirement Answers, I explain how it can be done using a case study of a client named Joe where I break down the strategies and financial maneuvers used to help him retire at 55.

If you are retiring before you turn 65, the healthcare gap is probably top of mind. In today's episode, I'll talk about 6 paths to healthcare coverage to bridge the gap until you are eligible for Medicare. I hope it helps.FYI, I am NOT a health insurance expert! This episode was made possible because my current premium was skyrocketing 70% next year, so I decided to shop it. However, each state will have its own complexities and nuances. Nonetheless, I hope this gets you started in the right direction. Kevin Resources:• Roth Conversion Trap on ACA Premium Tax Credits (video)• Don't fall off the cliff. Explaining the cliff for ACA premium tax credits in 2026 and beyond (video)Click this link to fill out our Retirement Readiness Questionnaire⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Or,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ visit my website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with me here:​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join My Company Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This is for general education purposes only and should not be considered as tax, legal or investment advice.

Conversation with Jasmin Faulk.  Her book is "The Last Sandstorn: A Memoir".  She talks about how she escaped from $audi Arabia.Investing Skeptically:Crypto UpdateHealth Insurance Costs

We review the biggest local headlines in health care for 2025 with WBUR senior health reporter Priyanka Dayal McCluskey and Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers' Michael Curry.

Washington is abuzz with frantic ideas for health-insurance reform, but nothing much is actually happening. A man with excellent is ideas is Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, interviewed here by Jeffrey Tucker. The entire system needs to be blown up and decentralized, but few have the courage to say that. Dr. Kheriaty was on the forefront of the COVID resistance. He left his job at a major hospital, and now practices privately. His new book is about his experience in medical school, and his concerns that the industry itself has completely lost its way. Watch and Read Trish on Substack Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodcast.com 

In this coaching conversation, Loral walks Arthur through the fundamentals of building wealth using smart S Corp tax strategy. She explains why shifting from W-2 income to corporate income creates better deductions, bigger retirement contributions, and more long-term financial control. From setting up LLCs for rental properties, to hiring your kids legally, to restructuring income for healthcare savings, to offsetting capital gains with depreciation, this episode lays out exactly how S Corp tax strategy can change the direction of your wealth. If you want clarity on the right structure for your business and investments, this is required listening.Loral's Takeaways:Real Estate and Tax Strategies Discussion (00:00)Transitioning to S Corp and Tax Benefits (04:19)Health Insurance and Independent Contractor Benefits (05:41)Legal and Contractual Considerations (07:40)Tax Planning and Investment Strategies (08:41)Meet Loral Langemeier:Loral Langemeier is a money expert, sought-after speaker, entrepreneurial thought leader, and best-selling author of five books.Her goal: to change the conversations people have about money worldwide and empower people to become millionaires.The CEO and Founder of Live Out Loud, Inc. – a multinational organization — Loral relentlessly and candidly shares her best advice without hesitation or apology. What sets her apart from other wealth experts is her innate ability to recognize and acknowledge the skills & talents of people, inspiring them to generate wealth.She has created, nurtured, and perfected a 3-5 year strategy to make millions for the “Average Jill and Joe.” To date, she and her team have served thousands of individuals worldwide and created hundreds of millionaires through wealth-building education keynotes, workshops, products, events, programs, and coaching services.Loral is truly dedicated to helping men and women, from all walks of life, to become millionaires AND be able to enjoy time with their families.She is living proof that anyone can have the life of their dreams through hard work, persistence, and getting things done in the face of opposition. As a single mother of two children, she is redefining the possibility for women to have it all and raise their children in an entrepreneurial and financially literate environment. Links and Resources:Ask Loral App: https://apple.co/3eIgGcXLoral on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askloral/Loral on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/lorallive/videosLoral on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorallangemeier/Money Rules: https://integratedwealthsystems.com/money-rules/Millionaire Maker Store: https://millionairemakerstore.com/Real Money Talks Podcast: https://integratedwealthsystems.com/podcast/Integrated Wealth Systems: https://integratedwealthsystems.com/Affiliate Sign-Up:

The enhanced subsidies 22 million Americans use to help pay for health insurance are set to expire at the end of this month, and when they do, many Americans will see their insurance premiums balloon. We discuss Democrats' and Republicans' competing proposals to address rising healthcare costs and whether Congress is likely to come to an agreement before – or after – the looming deadline. This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, and health policy correspondent Selena Simmons-Duffin.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

“Delivering a baby one day and holding a patient's hand at the end of life literally the next day...that continuity is very powerful,” says Dr. Jen Brull, board chair of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). And as she points out, that continuity also builds trust with patients, an increasingly valuable commodity when faith in medicine and science is declining. As you might expect given her role, Dr. Brull believes strengthening family medicine is the key to improving health and healthcare. Exactly how to do that is at the heart of her conversation with host Lindsey Smith on this episode of Raise the Line, which covers ideas for payment reform, reducing administrative burdens, and stronger support for physician well-being. And with a projected shortage of nearly forty thousand primary care physicians, Dr. Brull also shares details on AAFP's “Be There First” initiative which is designed to attract service-minded medical students – whom she describes as family physicians at heart -- early in their educational journey. “I have great hope that increasing the number of these service-first medical students will fill part of this gap.”Tune-in for an informative look at a cornerstone of the healthcare system and what it means to communities of all sizes throughout the nation.  Mentioned in this episode:AAFP If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

Guest: Derek Baird, CEO & Co-founder, Switchboard HealthResources:Switchboard Health: https://switchboardhealth.com/Conduce Health: https://www.conducehealth.com/Connect with Derek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debaird/Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-crabbs-5674a233/ Product in Healthtech is community for healthtech product leaders, by product leaders. For more information, and to sign up for our free webinars, visit www.productinhealthtech.com.

CBS Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett discusses the rift between Rep Marjorie Taylor-Greene and President Trump, 'she's chosen, quite obviously, to be highly visible,' in this debate. Who will be the next flag-bearer once Trump leaves office? The seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker. Sen Josh Hawley and votes on health care plan.

981. This week, Laura reviews the history of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and options for purchasing comprehensive health insurance.Find a transcript here. Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308.Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips.Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/money-girl-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A growing share of teacher pay is being spent on health care costs. Then, GOP lawmakers consider a bill that would ban local governments from passing so-called "rights of nature" ordinances. And, there's community pushback in Milwaukee to the proposed use of facial recognition by law enforcement. Plus, you can can join more than 40,000 members to support WPR at wpr.org/donate.

On the Wednesday, Dec. 10 edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia State Election Board rejects proposed new rules for paper ballots; a Democrat flips a Republican state House district in Georgia; small business owners face sticker shock on health insurance plans.

This time on Code WACK! Join us on a deep dive into the hidden forces behind soaring out-of-pocket costs, from rising medical costs to pandemic aftershocks and corporate profit pressures. Our guest, health insurance agent Sherry Davis Johnson, shares eye-opening stories from the front lines. We'll also explore how the Affordable Care Act has saved lives, what protections still matter most, and what it really takes to navigate today's healthcare maze. This is the second episode in a two part-series. Sherry Davis Johnson - a former nurse turned long–time insurance agent in Southern California - has seen our challenging healthcare system from every angle, as a nurse and home health provider, insurance agent and patient. Today, she's here to help us make sense of it all. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.

The Director of Get Covered Illinois discusses how to navigate the marketplace and answers questions about qualifications, deadlines, and available plans. 

Welcome to the Health Marketing Collective, where strong leadership meets marketing excellence.On today's episode, Sara Payne is joined by Nishant Shukla, Chief Marketing Officer at SCAN Health Plan, for a candid and compelling discussion about one of this year's most talked-about health marketing campaigns: “Health Insurance is Broken.” As SCAN geared up for the 2025 Medicare open enrollment period, its bold new initiative ditched rosy portrayals of senior life in favor of authentic, relatable stories that put the frustrations of the healthcare system front and center.Nishant shares the strategy and intention behind the campaign—anchored in SCAN's activist roots—revealing how honest storytelling and a commitment to genuine experience resonate with both members and the broader industry. The episode dives into the campaign's genesis, the challenges and benefits of taking a public stand, how member and employee feedback shaped the creative approach, and the measurable impact on brand awareness, business performance, and industry dialogue.Key Takeaways:Authenticity Is Boldness in Health Marketing: Nishant emphasizes that boldness in healthcare marketing doesn't require shock value—it demands authenticity. The “Health Insurance is Broken” campaign resonated because it spoke honestly about the pain points seniors face in navigating health insurance. By focusing on what members really experience, Scan Health Plan created a rallying cry that drew attention, trust, and excitement from both consumers and employees.Mission-Driven Messaging Builds Lasting Trust: SCAN's activist heritage—from its founding by “12 Angry Seniors” seeking better healthcare—remains the guiding force behind the brand's messaging. Nishant advises marketers to ensure campaigns are connected to organizational mission, which enables them to speak candidly about what's broken and what needs to change. This deep alignment fosters pride, trust, and a strong connection between the organization and its members.Listening and Insight Drive Campaign Success: The campaign's success was grounded in thorough consumer and market insight—listening to member experiences, analyzing service calls, and gathering direct feedback. Nishant shares how SCAN's continuous feedback mechanisms (including direct emails to the CEO and regular review of service interactions) allow them to understand real member pain points. This ongoing listening translates into creative that feels fresh, different, and honest to the target audience.Positive Impact Internally and Externally: The effects of the campaign were felt throughout the organization. Members expressed pride, prospective members saw something new, and employees felt energized—motivated to improve every touchpoint of the member experience. Even competitors reacted, some defensively, which Sara points out is often a sign the campaign is truly breaking through. The “Health Insurance is Broken” narrative has united Scan's staff and members around a shared mission of improvement.Bold Campaigns as Calls to Industry Action: Nishant sees the campaign not just as marketing, but as a “clarion call” for the entire health insurance industry to acknowledge inefficiencies and strive for real change. By owning imperfections and committing publicly to fixing them, SCAN challenges the status quo—and invites other stakeholders to do the same. The campaign's early success, including record enrollment numbers and strong engagement metrics, demonstrates that honest, member-focused storytelling can lead to transformative business results and industry momentum.Don't forget to subscribe for more insights from the Health Marketing Collective, where we spotlight marketing excellence and leadership at the forefront of healthcare transformation.

Dr. MaryAnn Wilbur trained her whole life to care for patients, then left medicine behind when it became a machine that punished empathy and rewarded throughput. She didn't burn out. She got out. A gynecologic oncologist, public health researcher, and no-bullshit single mom, MaryAnn walked straight off the cliff her career breadcrumbed her to—and lived to write the book.In this episode, we talk about what happens when doctors are forced to choose between their ethics and their employment, why medicine now operates like a low-resource war zone, and how the system breaks the very people it claims to elevate. We cover moral injury, medical gaslighting, and why she refused to lie on surgical charts just to boost hospital revenue.Her escape plan? Tell the truth, organize the exodus, and build something that actually works. If you've ever wondered why your doctor disappeared, this is your answer. If you're a clinician hiding your own suffering, this is your permission slip.RELATED LINKSMaryAnn Wilbur on LinkedInMedicine ForwardClinician Burnout FoundationThe Doctor Is No Longer In (Book)Suck It Up, Buttercup (Documentary)FEEDBACKLike this episode? Rate and review Out of Patients on your favorite podcast platform. For guest suggestions or sponsorship email podcasts@matthewzachary.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kathy Roe, Managing Attorney, Health Law Consultancy, speaks with Dorothy DeAngelis, Senior Managing Director, Ankura Consulting, and Richelle Marting, Attorney, Marting Law, about the latest trends and developments related to prior authorization, from both the payer and provider angles. They discuss what prior authorization is and why it engenders scrutiny, approaches to easing prior authorization's administrative burden, the responsible use of artificial intelligence, the impact of the new WISeR Model, and what to expect in 2026. From AHLA's Payers, Plans, and Managed Care Practice Group.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2Oi2HnXZOELearn more about AHLA's Payers, Plans, and Managed Care Practice Group: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/practice-groups/practice-groups/payers-plans-and-managed-care Learn more about AHLA's January 8, 2026 webinar on prior authorization: https://educate.americanhealthlaw.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1705Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Premium members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

This time on Code WACK! Join us on a deep dive into the hidden forces behind soaring out-of-pocket costs, from rising medical costs to pandemic aftershocks and corporate profit pressures. Our guest, health insurance agent Sherry Davis Johnson, shares eye-opening stories from the front lines.  We'll also explore how the Affordable Care Act has saved lives, what protections still matter most, and what it really takes to navigate today's healthcare maze.  This is the second episode in a two part-series. Sherry Davis Johnson — a former nurse turned long–time insurance agent in Southern California — has seen our challenging healthcare system from every angle, as a nurse and home health provider, insurance agent and patient. Today, she's here to help us make sense of it all.  Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.  

This time on Code WACK! Join us on a deep dive into the hidden forces behind soaring out-of-pocket costs, from rising medical costs to pandemic aftershocks and corporate profit pressures. Our guest, health insurance agent Sherry Davis Johnson, shares eye-opening stories from the front lines. We'll also explore how the Affordable Care Act has saved lives, what protections still matter most, and what it really takes to navigate today's healthcare maze. This is the second episode in a two part-series. Sherry Davis Johnson — a former nurse turned long–time insurance agent in Southern California — has seen our challenging healthcare system from every angle, as a nurse and home health provider, insurance agent and patient. Today, she's here to help us make sense of it all. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.

John Hancock joins Chris Rongey; topics today include the weekend in the NFL; Did you see this; Marjorie Taylor Green vs Donald Trump; holiday gift shopping; plus Matt Pauley from the baseball Winter Meetings; Bengie Molina is hosting a charity toy drive this weekend and The Bulwark's Andrew Egger's weekly visit.

In this powerful episode, Paul Alex sits down with health insurance powerhouse Mara Dorne (@maradorne) — a woman who went from losing six businesses, her home, and every sense of stability… to becoming one of the most respected leaders in the health insurance industry, generating over $1 billion in team production. Mara breaks down the real truth behind health insurance sales — the part most people never see. She opens up about failing for six straight months, rebuilding her life as a young mother with no options, and the mindset shift that helped her turn everything around. From navigating a male-dominated field to building elite sales teams across the country, Mara's story proves that you don't need experience — you need resilience, ownership, and the courage to go all in. In this conversation, you'll learn:

If you had 72 billion dollars, what would you buy? Would you buy WB? Because you could. But you could also go more practical and buy six months worth of health insurance. With a $10,000 deductible. And no dental.On the show:The familyKristyn BurttTim LammersTopics:Everything is about moneyKristyn's PBS driveHealth insurance costsNetflix buying WBTim's dogSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textHealth insurance in the United States is incredibly complex, filled with deductibles, co-pays, co-insurance, narrow networks and more. Why is our system such a maze? Is it the unintended product of decades of patchwork policies, or is the complexity intentional?In this episode of CareTalk, hosts David E. Williams and John Driscoll break down the real reasons health insurance is so hard to navigate, exploring the structural fragmentation of the system, the role of intermediaries like PBMs and brokers, the impact of convoluted billing practices, and what meaningful simplification would actually look like.

 U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D, NJ) talks about the health care subsidies fight in Congress, the leadership of Sec. Hegseth, and compares his "baby bonds" proposal to Pres. Trump's version.

Episode 5 of Standard Deviation with Oliver Bogler on the Out of Patients podcast feed pulls you straight into the story of Dr Ethan Moitra, a psychologist who fights for LGBTQ mental health while the system throws every obstacle it can find at him.Ethan built a study that tracked how COVID 19 tore through an already vulnerable community. He secured an NIH grant. He built a team. He reached 180 participants. Then he opened an email on a Saturday and learned that Washington had erased his work with one sentence about taxpayer priorities. The funding vanished. The timeline collapsed. His team scattered. Participants who trusted him sat in limbo.A federal court eventually forced the government to reinstate the grant, but the damage stayed baked into the process. Ethan had to push through months of paperwork while his university kept the original deadline as if the shutdown had not happened. The system handed him a win that felt like a warning.I brought Ethan on because his story shows how politics reaches into science and punishes the people who serve communities already carrying too much trauma. His honesty lands hard because he names the fear now spreading across academia and how young scientists question whether they can afford to care about the wrong population.You will hear what this ordeal did to him, what it cost his team, and why he refuses to walk away.RELATED LINKSFaculty PageNIH Grant DetailsScientific PresentationBoston Globe CoverageFEEDBACKLike this episode? Rate and review Out of Patients on your favorite podcast platform. For guest suggestions or sponsorship email podcasts@matthewzachary.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“This is a time to reimagine public health and public health/healthcare system integration,” says Dr. Deb Houry, the former chief medical officer for the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In this thoughtful Raise the Line conversation, Dr. Houry reflects on unprecedented federal action in vaccine guidance and other issues since her noteworthy resignation from the CDC in August, and sees a more decentralized landscape emerging where states and localities play a larger role in providing public health recommendations. And while she acknowledges upsides to this shift, she's also concerned what the absence of a national consensus on health standards could mean. “Diseases don't recognize borders, and it's also important that people have equitable access to preventative services, vaccines, and other things,” she tells host Lindsey Smith. Tune in for Dr. Houry's seasoned perspective on this consequential moment in public health, and her encouraging message for learners and early career providers considering a career in the sector.Mentioned in this episode:DH Leadership & Strategy Solutions If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

Hello Divas! Back after the holiday break and plagued with the woes of the real world as an adult! Before the recap, we're yapping about Health Insurance, my Spotify-Wrapped results, and NOT a mysterious task I currently am working on. Forgive me not covering Episode 11... was thinking about shitty pilgrims.Today's recap is covering The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City season 6, episode 12 "First Amendment Rights, and Wrongs"RHOSLC Recap Starts: 7:00Tarot Card Pull: 31:00 (THIS PULL has me nervous lol) Support the showBe sure to subscribe wherever you listen and keep up to date with new episodes!https://linktree.com/lunamusehttps://instagram.com/TheLunaMusehttps://twitter.com/thelunamusehttps://www.facebook.com/TheLunaMuse/https://www.tiktok.com/@thelunamusehttps://www.tiktok.com/@bravoqueenpodhttps://www.campederson.com/LunaMuseREGISTER TO VOTE! https://vote.gov/

John Hancock joins Chris today for the weekly segment with CBS Chief Washington Correspondent, Major Garrett. He talks about a Navy Admiral's testimony to Congress about the killing of survivors of a strike on a suspected strike on boats on the coast of Venezuela; does the Trump administration want oil reserves in Venezuela?; tax credits for health insurance set to expire for ACA; Tennessee special election ramifications.

Send us a textRecent federal legislation about health insurance coverage will impact the breast cancer community.  Monica Bryant of Triage Cancer talks to us about changes to private insurance (through the ACA healthcare exchange marketplace) and publicly funded insurance including Medicare and Medicaid. We also discuss some of the potential ripple effects, including on cancer screening programs, that may impact the ability of many in the cancer community to access healthcare.Visit OurMBCLife.org for episode notes. 

Chelsea J. Smith walks into a studio and suddenly I feel like a smurf. She's six-foot-three of sharp humor, dancer's poise, and radioactive charm. A working actor and thyroid cancer survivor, Chelsea is the kind of guest who laughs while dropping truth bombs about what it means to be told you're “lucky” to have the “good cancer.” We talk about turning trauma into art, how Shakespeare saved her sanity during the pandemic, and why bartending might be the best acting class money can't buy. She drops the polite bullshit, dismantles survivor guilt with punchline precision, and reminds every listener that grace and rage can live in the same body. If you've ever been told to “walk it off” while your body betrayed you, this one hits close.RELATED LINKS• Chelsea J. Smith Website• Chelsea on Instagram• Chelsea on Backstage• Chelsea on YouTube• Cancer Hope Network• Artichokes and Grace – Book by Chelsea's motherFEEDBACKLike this episode? Rate and review Out of Patients on your favorite podcast platform. For guest suggestions or sponsorship email podcasts@matthewzachary.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

060: Break Room Banter — Health Insurance, Triggers, and Swearing in a Massage PracticeWelcome to our newest segment: Break Room Banter — a more relaxed, behind-the-scenes corner of the podcast where we pull back the curtain on what's really happening in our practices each week. Think of it as the conversations you'd overhear (or jump into!) while refilling your water bottle between clients.In this episode, we're diving into:Health insurance uncertainty — specifically how the potential government shutdown and the possible loss of health insurance subsidies could impact massage therapists nationwide. We talk through what it means, why it matters, and how we're personally navigating the unknown.Triggers that catch us off guard — because even seasoned therapists have moments where something hits a nerve, and managing those internal reactions is real, ongoing work.Swearing in a massage practice — Is it ever appropriate? When does it help break tension, and when does it cross a line? We share some candid stories and reflections.If you've ever wanted to feel less alone in the daily ups and downs of this profession, Break Room Banter is for you. Pull up a chair, grab a snack, and join us for some honest, messy, and surprisingly comforting conversation.

Serve your clients and stay CMS compliant. That's your priority as an insurance agent. Here at Ritter, we're happy to help! Check out this episode for a refresher on what you can't say during Medicare sales appointments and why. Read the text version  

Economist Amy Finkelstein has studied America's patchwork of health insurance policies for more than 20 years. In a forthcoming book she concludes it's time tear the whole system down.This week, Dan talks with Amy about how she came to that conclusion and what a better system could look like. Guest:Amy Finkelstein, PhD, Professor of Economics, MITLearn more and read a full transcript on our website.Help us unlock a $5,000 match by becoming one of 200 new donors at tradeoffs.org/donate.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, the government shutdown is over, but if you ask most Democrats about the unresolved challenge that the shutdown was about, the answer would be healthcare. This week the White House postponed its planned rollout of a new proposal to address health care costs. And with open enrollment season upon us, millions of Americans are already seeing higher health insurance costs as subsidies are set to expire. Jonathan Cohn is a senior national correspondent at The Bulwark and the author of “Sick: The Untold Story of America's Health Care Crisis— and the People Who Pay the Price” and “The Ten Year War: Obamacare and the Unfinished Crusade for Universal Coverage.” He joins WITHpod to discuss what's driving higher prices, biggest inflection points since the Affordable Care Act was passed and what he sees as the most viable next steps. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When Julia Stalder heard the words ductal carcinoma in situ, she was told she had the “best kind of breast cancer.” Which is like saying you got hit by the nicest bus. Julia's a lawyer turned mediator who now runs DCIS Understood, a new nonprofit born out of her own diagnosis. Instead of panicking and letting the system chew her up, she asked questions the industry would rather avoid. Why do women lose breasts for conditions that may never become invasive? Why is prostate cancer allowed patience while breast cancer gets the knife? We talked about doctors' fear of uncertainty, the epidemic of overtreatment, and what happens when you build a movement while still in the waiting room. Funny, fierce, unfiltered—this one sticks.RELATED LINKS• DCIS Understood• Stalder Mediation• Julia's story in CURE Today• PreludeDx DCISionRT feature• Julia on LinkedInFEEDBACKLike this episode? Rate and review Out of Patients on your favorite podcast platform. For guest suggestions or sponsorship email podcasts@matthewzachary.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Hey, first! If you value what we do, this is the best-ever time to support our work: This month, every donation gets matched two-for-one. We have SO much work ahead in 2026. Donate here — and get your money matched two-for-one. It’s probably fair to say: this is the worst year ever for picking health insurance. Premiums are skyrocketing – whether you get insurance through work or from the Obamacare marketplace. And with enhanced subsidies almost definitely expiring, millions of people with Obamacare plans are grappling with drastic changes to their household budgets. We’re our own case study: You’ll hear us sorting through our own options. None of them are pretty, but because we know how to read the fine print, we figured out: Some are way, way less awful than others. And to help you do the same: We’ve boiled down our fine-print-reading expertise in this starter pack on how to pick insurance. Also in this episode: we talk with a listener who wonders: is paying for health insurance even worth it at this point? (Her ultimate answer: Yes, but argh.) Read Julie Appleby’s reporting for KFF Health News about what could happen if Congress changes course and extends the subsidies. Here’s a transcript of this episode. Send your stories and questions! Or call 724 ARM-N-LEG. And, again… we’d love for you to support this show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Health insurance premiums are skyrocketing this year. Understanding why pulls in a multitude of topics: aging populations, expensive new drugs and treatments, rising costs across sectors, the consolidated profit layers baked into our system, and more. Sarah and Beth untangle why and how we got here, what's actually driving costs, and why the solution is not as simple as wishing for a universal healthcare fix. Plus: why everyone seems so angry about everything. Topics Discussed No Dumb Questions About Health Insurance Why Premiums Are Skyrocketing Insurance as Financial Security vs. Healthcare Solution Outside of Politics: Customer Service and Community Ready to go deeper? Visit our website for complete show notes, exclusive premium content, chats and more. If you're not already subscribed, you can use this link to ensure you're getting our show notes, weekly newsletter, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.