Episode 96: Why Does the Government Keep Letting Medicare Advantage Plan Companies Off the Hook is now available on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and Tune In. Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks explains why, in his opinion, Medicare Advantage plan companies are like bank robbers that the government supports and what needs to be done to … [Read more...]
Episode 91: End ACO REACH
Episode 91: End ACO REACH is now available on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and Tune In. In this episode, I discuss why we need to end the Medicare ACO REACH program. ACO REACH or REACH is a program that transfers people from traditional Medicare to private health insurance. ACO is an acronym for “Accountable Care Organization” and REACH is … [Read more...]
Episode 86: Medicare: A Complicated Mess
Episode 86: Medicare: A Complicated Mess is now available on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and Tune In. In this episode, I discuss why Medicare is a complicated mess, how to make it better, and why single-payer Medicare for All would be better for seniors and everyone else. Do not miss this episode as I discuss why … [Read more...]
Episode 67: Why We Need Universal Continuous Healthcare From Birth
Episode 67: Why We Need Universal Continuous Healthcare From Birth is now available on Podbean, Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes), Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and Tune In. My guest, Judith Albert, MD, is a retired physician in Pittsburgh, PA. She received her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati, completed residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the … [Read more...]
Episode 58: What You Need To Know About Medicare, Medigap, Medicare (Dis)Advantage, and How Medicare for All Benefits Seniors, Part 2
Episode 58: What You Need To Know About Medicare, Medigap, Medicare (Dis)Advantage, and How Medicare for All Benefits Seniors, Part 2 is now available on Podbean, Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes), Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and Tune In. My guest, Diane Archer, is founder and president of Just Care USA, an independent digital media hub that focuses on health and … [Read more...]