May 6, 2022 | Featured, Podcast
On this episode of the podcast, Terry and Bob discuss health insurance plan benefit design and the critical role of nurse navigators who can help patients contend with the complicated American healthcare system. Have you ever felt overwhelmed or confused in your...
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Apr 25, 2022 | Featured, Podcast
On this episode of the podcast, Terry and Bob discuss how policymakers need to hear directly from the patient community to get a proper perspective of their challenges. They highlight the opportunity for patients to make their voices heard by decision-makers on...
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Mar 14, 2022 | Featured, Podcast
On this episode of the podcast, Terry and Bob talk about whether vaccines should be free. Covid-19 vaccines are provided to Americans at no cost in recognition of the enormous public good they provide. Terry and Bob ask whether this logic should apply to all...
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Feb 4, 2022 | Featured, Podcast
On this episode of the podcast, Terry and Bob discuss where the healthcare measures in the stalled Build Back Better plan go from here. They highlight the innovation-killing Medicare negotiation provision and explain how comprehensive drug supply chain rebate reform...
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Jan 24, 2022 | Featured, Podcast
On this episode of the podcast, Terry and Bob discuss patient involvement in their care decisions and the implementation of the No Surprises Act, which took effect at the beginning of the year. They explain how shared-decision making in medicine — patients...
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Jan 18, 2022 | Featured, Podcast
On this episode of the podcast, Terry and Bob discuss a new threat to chronic disease patients in Oregon. The state is seeking a Medicaid waiver to limit patient access to medications. Specifically, the plan would incorporate the flawed quality of life-years metric to...
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