Congress’ Healthcare Showdown
03/18/22 • 25 min
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Healthcare discussions in Washington are in full swing this week. Both the House and Senate meet to discuss a multitude of bills affecting everyday Americans, specifically those with rare and chronic diseases. Hosts Terry Wilcox and Dr. Bob break down the D.C. lingo and highlight three healthcare bills that will shape access to care and elevate patient voices: Cures 2.0, the BENEFIT Act, and the STAT Act.
Lastly, what does the future hold for telehealth appointments? The use of telehealth medicine has skyrocketed, but does your insurance cover it? Hear from Monica Bryant, Chief Operating Officer at Triage Cancer, who gives the must-ask questions patients should ask of their insurance plan to find out if they’re covered.
Hosts:
Terry Wilcox, Executive Director, Patients Rising
Dr. Robert Goldberg, “Dr. Bob,” Co-Founder and Vice President of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest
Kate Pecora, Field Correspondent
Guests:
Monica Bryant, Chief Operating Officer Triage Cancer
Links:
What is Telemedicine | Will it be accessible to those who need it most?
Senate Hearing: Prescription Drug Price Inflation: An Urgent Need to Lower Drug Prices in Medicare
What is “Telehealth” & Does Your Insurance Cover it? Resources
Telehealth Has Played an Outsized Role Meeting Mental Health Needs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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The successful patient is one who can get what they need when they need it. We all know insurance slows us down, so why not take matters into your own hands? Our Navigator is an online tool that allows you to search a massive network of health-related resources using your zip code so you get local results. Get proactive and become a more successful patient right now at PatientsRisingConcierge.org
Have a question or comment about the show, or want to suggest a show topic or share your story as a patient correspondent?
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The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the guest(s)/ author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of Patients Rising.
Healthcare discussions in Washington are in full swing this week. Both the House and Senate meet to discuss a multitude of bills affecting everyday Americans, specifically those with rare and chronic diseases. Hosts Terry Wilcox and Dr. Bob break down the D.C. lingo and highlight three healthcare bills that will shape access to care and elevate patient voices: Cures 2.0, the BENEFIT Act, and the STAT Act.
Lastly, what does the future hold for telehealth appointments? The use of telehealth medicine has skyrocketed, but does your insurance cover it? Hear from Monica Bryant, Chief Operating Officer at Triage Cancer, who gives the must-ask questions patients should ask of their insurance plan to find out if they’re covered.
Hosts:
Terry Wilcox, Executive Director, Patients Rising
Dr. Robert Goldberg, “Dr. Bob,” Co-Founder and Vice President of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest
Kate Pecora, Field Correspondent
Guests:
Monica Bryant, Chief Operating Officer Triage Cancer
Links:
What is Telemedicine | Will it be accessible to those who need it most?
Senate Hearing: Prescription Drug Price Inflation: An Urgent Need to Lower Drug Prices in Medicare
What is “Telehealth” & Does Your Insurance Cover it? Resources
Telehealth Has Played an Outsized Role Meeting Mental Health Needs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Need help?
The successful patient is one who can get what they need when they need it. We all know insurance slows us down, so why not take matters into your own hands? Our Navigator is an online tool that allows you to search a massive network of health-related resources using your zip code so you get local results. Get proactive and become a more successful patient right now at PatientsRisingConcierge.org
Have a question or comment about the show, or want to suggest a show topic or share your story as a patient correspondent?
Drop us a line: [email protected]
The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the guest(s)/ author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of Patients Rising.
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Need help?
A successful patient is one who can get what they need when they need it. We all know insurance slows us down, so why not take matters into our own hands? Our Navigator is an online tool that allows you to search a massive network of health-related resources using your zip code to get local results. Get proactive and become a more successful patient right now at PatientsRisingConcierge.org
Have a question or comment about the show, or want to suggest a show topic or share your story as a patient correspondent?
Drop us a line: [email protected]
The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the guest(s)/ author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of Patients Rising.
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The successful patient is one who can get what they need when they need it. We all know insurance slows us down, so why not take matters into your own hands? Our Navigator is an online tool that allows you to search a massive network of health-related resources using your zip code so you get local results. Get proactive and become a more successful patient right now at
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