Tag: Healthcare Justice

Revisiting America’s racist – and deadly – legacy

        THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we’re rebroadcasting our Anthem Award–winning episode on one of the most overlooked civil rights battles in American history: the desegregation of hospitals. The episode features Dr. […]

Inside California’s Push for Guaranteed Healthcare

          THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   As healthcare costs skyrocket and Americans face new coverage threats, California advocates are pushing for something bigger than simple fixes around the edges. We’re joined by longtime healthcare organizer Michael Lighty, who breaks down […]

Why More Americans Want Medicare for All

          THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   Today, we’re talking about rising healthcare costs and the renewed momentum behind Medicare for All. Recent polling shows majority support for the idea across Democrats, independents, and even a notable share of Republicans, even […]

Aging in place is hard. Could neighbors be an answer?

        THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   America is facing a looming crisis in caregiving with an aging population and a scarcity of in-home care resources. Could neighborhood-based care networks offer answers? What becomes possible when they’re in place? To find out, […]

The Caregiving Crisis Is Here – and America Isn’t Ready

          THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   Suddenly, with little notice, you may find yourself having to step into a caregiving role for a friend or family member. Maybe you already have.  It could be an aging parent, an ailing partner […]

Profit, Prejudice and the Price of Care

               THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   How do health insurance hassles, such as denials and preauthorizations, exacerbate inequities in our broken healthcare system? How do they rob physicians of precious time caring for patients and even jeopardize […]

When Insurers Play Doctor: How Corporate Greed Ties Physicians’ Hands and Harms Patients

              THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   Why can working as a doctor in America feel like being on a battleground? What questionable tactics are insurance companies using? How are they affecting patients and physicians alike? And when coverage […]

Need care but lack insurance? Check out these free & low-cost options

      THIS TIME ON CODE WACK! Millions of Americans are expected to forgo buying health insurance starting in 2026 as the cost of their coverage soars. Others who currently qualify for Medicaid may find the rules have changed and they are no longer […]