Episode 92: More on ACO REACH and Why We Need to End It is now available on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and Tune In. In this episode, my guest is Ed Weisbart, MD, and he explains some basics about ACO REACH, why we need to end it, how to end it, why it is a threat to seniors and Medicare, and why we should be optimistic about working to end … [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 65: Our Healthcare Mess and Why We Need Medicare for All
Episode 65: Our Healthcare Mess and Why We Need Medicare for All is now available on Podbean, Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes), Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and Tune In. In this episode, I describe some of the current problems with the United States healthcare system, what is Medicare for All, and how Medicare for All can solve those problems. This episode is a good … [Read more...]