Author: Brenda Gazzar

        THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   What challenges do people living with disabilities face when it comes to accessing quality health care? And are they being included in decisions about health policies that affect them? To find out, we spoke to […]

        THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   What’s the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike about and what’s at stake for actors? Plus, what could the ongoing strike mean for their health care? To find out, we spoke to Pat Finn, a Los Angeles-based actor […]

            THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   In honor of Labor Day, we’re looking at the trade-offs some workers face in order to have health care. What choices are families forced to make when they can’t afford to insure everyone?  […]

          THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   How is Minnesota on the front lines of healthcare reform? What gains has the state legislature made when it comes to busting dangerous corporate healthcare mergers and moving closer to Medicare for All? To […]

              THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   How are corporate health insurers using artificial intelligence to step up their claims’ denials? And what’s being done to out some of the bad actors in Medicare Advantage?  To find out, we […]

            THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   How do Medicare Advantage plans use pre-authorizations and claim denials to maximize their profits at the expense of senior citizen’s lives? And how are health insurers getting away with this?  To find out, […]

            THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   How does the way health insurance works discourage patients from seeking care in the first place? What other challenges do physical therapists face when dealing with a variety of insurance plans and regulations?  […]

          THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   Despite the proven value of physical therapy, what health insurance hassles do physical therapists and their patients face today? Why are patient costs all over the place? To find out, we spoke to Ariel […]