A show about why health care costs so freaking much, and what we can (maybe) do about it. Hosted by award-winning reporter... more
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We kick off with a wild ride: How one journalist almost got roped into a scam.While hunting for a new... more
When Mattew Lientz needed surgery to save his life, his insurance wouldn’t cover it. Enter: Laurie Todd, the Insurance Warrior.... more
In 2005, Laurie Todd needed surgery to save her life. Her insurance company had no intention of paying for it.... more
Yup. A Stanford professor measured it. So… we should probably learn how they actually make money, understand their incentives. Here’s... more
Hospitals in Maryland were suing patients over bills that should’ve been forgiven.It wasn’t illegal. Until now. How a coalition changed... more
Manny Lanza died because he didn't have insurance. His parents fought back, with help from New York’s favorite tabloid. After... more
How one Republican senator made sure the ACA required non-profit hospitals to act more like charities—and less like loan sharks—before... more
The lawyer was Richard “Dickie” Scruggs, the lawyer who beat Big Tobacco in the 1990s. Later, he launched a series... more
We’ve been on a hiatus for a minute, and we are SO excited about what we’re coming back with.These are... more
An update on Jared Walker, whose viral TikTok described a little-known (and effective) method to “crush” many hospital bills, and... more