Podcasts

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Why the Same Drug Costs 3x More (And Who Decides)

        THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   Imagine two patients … same diagnosis, same medication, same country.  Each one needs the same prescription. One gets their care through the Department of Veterans Affairs, the other gets it through Medicare. The price of […]

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Designed to Fail: How Insurance Denials Really Work

          THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   Today, we’re talking about insurance denials, hidden incentives… and why getting care can feel like navigating a system designed to stop you. Our guest is Bob Coleman, a retired healthcare professional who spent more […]

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Why Employers Are ‘Flying Blind’ on Healthcare Costs

        THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   Most employers don’t actually know what they’re paying for healthcare – and employees are paying the price. In this episode of Code WACK!, discover why companies are “flying blind” on healthcare costs, how opaque pricing […]

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News & Views

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Weekly News Roundup for Apr 27, 2026

    Breaking News in Healthcare Reform   Please note, there will be no Weekly News Roundup on May 4.We’ll be returning May 11 with more trusted health policy news.   Featured Podcast   “It’s how the system is designed — and once you see […]

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They’re in Remission, but Their Medical Bills Aren’t: Cancer Survivors Navigate Soaring Costs

  “…health policy researchers and patient advocates said the experiences of cancer survivors reveal the limits of the Trump administration’s proposals to lower premiums, which may not help patients who accumulate large medical bills year after year.”   They’re in Remission, but Their Medical Bills […]

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California Lawmakers Seek Protections for Patients in ICE Custody

  “California lawmakers alarmed by the treatment of people brought to hospitals by federal immigration agents want to strengthen protections for detained patients receiving care at medical facilities, including by making it easier for their families and attorneys to find them.”   California Lawmakers Seek […]

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