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Why Canadians Don’t Have to Fight Health Insurers

            THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   For millions of Americans, health care means fighting insurance companies, putting off costly treatment, wondering whether the hospital you prefer is in-network, or fearing financial disaster if you get seriously sick. But what […]

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The Truth About Canada’s Healthcare Wait Times

          THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   Today, we’re taking an inside look at Canada’s public health insurance system, known as Medicare. What are the biggest misconceptions Americans have about it?  What works, what doesn’t, and why? And what happens when a public […]

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Too Poor for Insurance, Too Sick to Wait: America’s Healthcare Trap

        THIS TIME ON CODE WACK! As of spring 2026, enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies have not been extended. Without congressional action, millions of Americans could face significantly higher premiums—or lose coverage altogether. Around 22 million people receive ACA premium subsidies, […]

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Weekly News Roundup for May 25, 2026

    Breaking News in Healthcare Reform   Featured Podcast   As a Canadian doctor, “I don’t have to worry about the cost of whatever I’m suggesting that the patient gets done.” Why Canadians Don’t Have to Fight Health Insurers Featuring Dr. Bernard Ho, Toronto […]

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Weekly News Roundup for May 18, 2026

    Breaking News in Healthcare Reform   Featured Podcast   In Canada, “Access to care is based on need and not ability to pay.” The Truth About Canada’s Healthcare Wait Times Featuring Dr. Bernard Ho, Toronto Emergency Physician and Vice-Chair, Canadian Doctors for Medicare Code […]

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Weekly News Roundup for May 11, 2026

    Breaking News in Healthcare Reform   Featured Podcast   “Having gaps in your insurance status, even if it is only a month or three months, can be deadly.” Too Poor for Insurance, Too Sick to Wait: America’s Healthcare Trap Featuring Rachel Madley, Executive […]

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