A show about why health care costs so freaking much, and what we can (maybe) do about it. Hosted by award-winning reporter... more
When a New York doctor tweeted recently about “payday loans” for doctors from a branch of UnitedHealth Group — which... more
For lots of people, trying to access mental health treatment — like a therapist or a psychiatrist —is nothing short... more
Before her surgery, a hospital told Lisa French she would end up owing them $1,337. After insurance paid them —... more
What if we had a decent, publicly-funded health system — available to everybody, with or without insurance? We’ve got one,... more
The ER visit was quick and uneventful. The bill was $1,300. Our listener decided to push back. He didn't win,... more
“I sued a hospital in small claims court and lost — here’s what I learned.” That was the subject line... more
We’re kicking off the year with a throwback. We revisit a 2019 episode that opened up new possibilities for fighting... more
The Arm and a Leg editorial team gathered to talk about the moments from 2022 that we’ll never forget —... more
When a car hit Susan and knocked out a bunch of teeth, her health insurance was supposed to pay for... more
A couple months ago, we started getting messages from listeners telling us: you gotta watch this video. It’s a thirty minute... more