Tag: insurance appeals

July 20, 2026

By Brenda Gazzar

When Your Health Insurance Says ‘No’ to Your Doctor’s Orders

THIS TIME ON CODE WACK! For many Americans, getting the right medical care isn’t just about what their doctors recommend; it’s also about what their insurance company is willing to cover. So what happens when those two don’t agree? And why can […]

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July 13, 2026

By Brenda Gazzar

When Insurance Cuts Eating Disorder Care Too Soon

THIS TIME ON CODE WACK! In the United States, as many as 30 million people are affected by eating disorders, including many children and adolescents, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect both […]

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April 27, 2026

By Brenda Gazzar

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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April 20, 2026

By Brenda Gazzar

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 […]

Tags: denial rates, public health policy, codewack, Medicare for all, patient rights, Healthcare Costs, healthcare system failures, Healthcare Access, prior authorization, Healthcare Reform, physician burnout, Patient Advocacy, insurance industry practices, administrative burden, Health Equity, care delays, Healthcare Accountability, medical billing transparency, medical debt, insurance appeals, insurance denials