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Send us Fan Mail Noah Lang (CEO & Co-Founder, Stride Health) joins the show to discuss health benefits for gig workers. This episode is part of our "CareTalk @ HLTH 2022" interview series. You can listen to the rest of our interviews from HLTH 2022 on your favorite streaming service, or by going to www.caretalkpodcast.com . ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an...

Send us Fan Mail Sachin Jain (CEO, Scan Health Plan) joins the show to talk about his experience working at his grandfather's rural hospital in India, as well as his healthcare predictions for 2023.   This episode is part of our "CareTalk @ HLTH 2022" interview series. You can listen to the rest of our interviews from HLTH 2022 on your favorite streaming service, or by going to www....

Send us Fan Mail Jason Kander, author of “The Quiet Storm,” joins CareTalk to discuss treating PTSD in war veterans. TOPICS (1:00) Why Jason decided to join the military (3:17) How hard is it for veterans to transition to civilian life? (8:57) How common is PTSD in veterans? (12:48) How can we help veterans with PTSD? (17:33) Can studying PTSD help with brain research? (19:08) How the Veterans Com...

Send us Fan Mail California Congressman, Ro Khanna, joins CareTalk to discuss why he believes Medicare Advantage is “just private insurance that profits by denying coverage.” TOPICS: (1:04) Ro Khanna on what’s wrong with Medicare Advantage (2:14) What are the prospects of renaming Medicare Advantage? (5:01) How does equality tie in with healthcare? (6:26) “Medicaid for all?” (9:31) Managed care an...

Send us Fan Mail The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, signed into law by President Biden in August, includes several provisions to lower prescription drug costs for people with Medicare and reduce drug spending by the federal government. What are the provisions? How will it impact healthcare? And why is big Pharma pushing back?   TOPICS: (1:49) What are the prescription drug provisions of the Infl...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of CareTalk, John and David take a deeper look at the history and growth of telehealth and what it means for the future of medicine. They explore how this important technology is revolutionizing the delivery of care, enabling greater access to quality health services no matter where people live or travel. And they also discuss some of the challenges facing teleheal...

Send us Fan Mail Natalie Davis joins CareTalk to discuss how her organization, the United Stated States of Care, is building a better and more equitable healthcare system in the wake of the pandemic. TOPICS: (1:10) Why does a united approach to the United States of Care matter? (3:05) How are people from the left and right agreeing on healthcare policy? (4:23) Why is it important to be bipartisan...

Send us Fan Mail Starting in 2023, Medicare Part B premiums are set to decrease for most beneficiaries. While this may seem like good news at first glance, it's important to understand why the premiums are decreasing. On this episode of CareTalk, John and David explore the reasons why Medicare Part B premiums will drop in 2023. TOPICS: (0:36) With the cost of life going up, how much are premi...

Send us Fan Mail Between the closure of Amazon Care and the recent acquisition of One Medical, Amazon has been making significant moves in healthcare this year. Inspired by the buzz, John and David take the opportunity to reflect on Amazon’s shaky healthcare strategy: What worked? What didn’t? And what’s next? TOPICS (0:37) How big is Amazon’s opportunity in healthcare? (1:53) What does Amazon do...

Send us Fan Mail A Texas judge ruled that the government could not compel private insurance companies to cover the costs of PrEP, a medication that can greatly reduce the risk of HIV infection. The ruling was based on the argument that PrEP is not "medically necessary" for people who are not already HIV-positive. However, many experts believe that this ruling could ultimately hamper effo...

Send us Fan Mail America's favorite nurse, Nurse Alice Benjamin, joins the show to discuss everything from making a career in nursing to the importance of medical literacy.  TOPICS: (1:00) What inspired Nurse Alice to pursue a career in nursing (4:48) What is the most important piece of advice you give patients? (6:51) What does it take to become a nurse? (9:30) Nurse Alice reflects on her ow...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Peter Hotez joins CareTalk to discuss the anti-science culture that has developed in recent years and how it’s impacting our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Hotez explains how the anti-vaccine movement is based on misinformation and fearmongering. The result is a dangerous impact on public health that puts everyone at risk, not just those who are unvaccinated. Dr. Hotez...

Send us Fan Mail What can be done about the medical debt crisis in the United States? In the United States, medical debt is a major financial burden for many families. In fact, one in five Americans has outstanding medical debt, and the average amount owed is nearly $6,000. Medical debt can have a devastating impact on a family's finances, leading to bankruptcy and negative credit histories....

Send us Fan Mail Why is healthcare so expensive in the United States? The rising cost of healthcare is one of the most pressing problems facing the United States today and this trend shows no signs of slowing down. On this episode of the CareTalk podcast, John and David break down the many reasons behind why healthcare is so expensive in the United States and what we can do about them. TOPICS (0:1...

Send us Fan Mail As the COVID pandemic continues to ravage the United States, healthcare professionals are beginning to grapple with a new and unexpected problem: the mental health of their patients. According to a recent study, depression rates have increased significantly in the past year, with nearly one in four adults experiencing an episode of major depression. And while depression is certain...

Send us Fan Mail The build back better plan was initially proposed as a way to improve infrastructure and create jobs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the plan has since evolved into a healthcare bill that would provide financial assistance to states for the expansion of Medicaid. The bill would also establish a new health insurance program for low-income Americans, In this episode o...

Send us Fan Mail The FCC voted to designate 988 as the new suicide prevention hotline number. This came as a welcomed change for mental health, as the current National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number (1-800-273-8255) is hard to remember and can be easily misdialed. The 988 hotline will be easier to remember and will help to connect those in need with the resources they need more quickly. In thi...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode of the CareTalk podcast, we discuss long COVID with Dr. Zeke Emanuel. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage around the globe, more and more people are being diagnosed with long COVID, a condition characterized by symptoms that persist for weeks or even months after infection. Dr. Emanuel explains why solving the mystery of long COVID should be a pr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of CareTalk, Danny Warshay, author of "See, Solve, Scale" joins the show to discuss the method of unlocking the power of entrepreneurship and why he believes that entrepreneurs can help solve healthcare reform. ABOUT DANNY WARSHAY Danny Warshay is the founding Executive Director of the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship and Professor of the Practice at Br...

Send us Fan Mail In 1973, the Roe v Wade decision was handed down by the Supreme Court and abortion became legal in the United States. Now, nearly 50 years later, the decision has been overturned and abortions will consequently become illegal in many states. In episode 146 of CareTalk, John and David discuss the devastating implications overturning Roe V Wade can have on women's healthcare, i...

Send us Fan Mail Allison Hoffman, Professor of Law at UPenn Law, joins CareTalk to discuss the 340B Program. The 340B drug pricing program requires drug companies to provide outpatient drugs to eligible healthcare organizations and covered entities at discounted prices. Hoffman discusses how the 340B program works and why it is so important. She also shares her insights on how the 340B program cou...

Send us Fan Mail The third summer of the pandemic is upon us, and it is more important than ever to be prepared. In this episode of CareTalk, John and David help you navigate your summer plans by covering everything you need to know about the state of the pandemic. ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare system. Join co-hosts John Dr...

Send us Fan Mail Every year, over 30,000 people in the United States are killed by gun violence, and many more are injured. The health care industry is on the front lines of this epidemic, treating patients with gunshot wounds and counseling families who have lost loved ones to gun violence. But what can the health care industry do to prevent gun violence? What are the barriers to change? And what...

Send us Fan Mail June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and reflect on the progress that has been made in the fight for equality. This year, John and David are taking on healthcare disparities in the LGBTQ+ community. While great strides have been made in recent decades, there are still many areas where healthcare disparities exist.   Watch this episode on YouTube This episo...

Send us Fan Mail The recent Monkeypox outbreak around the world has been causing a stir on the web and in the press. What is Monkeypox? How contagious is it and should you be concerned? John and David breakdown everything you need to know. Subscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service: Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts   Find us on the web: Follow CareTalk on the Health Podcast Netwo...