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A podcast about healthcare costs in the United States & how to save money on the often expensive care all kinds of people need. A project of @NeedyMeds

Joined January 2022
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Today ends the federal #COVID19 Public Health Emergency, stopping funds that provide access to tests, vaccines, & treatment for those in need. We talked about the costs that are expected from ending the PHE on ep22 @HealthSavingPod. Transcript/sources: bit.ly/3GzHCcs
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In our latest, we mark today’s end of the public health emergency by looking back to early 2021 and how we came to discuss covid through the lens of “the sociological production of the end of the pandemic” on.soundcloud.com/mQNY1G9mHj…
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In our latest, with the public health emergency set to officially “end” next week, we review Biden’s long-promised plan to maintain free covid vaccines and therapeutics for the uninsured, and to put it mildly: we have some concerns on.soundcloud.com/K839GD2S7t…
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Today's episode of @HealthSavingPod is about Patient Assistance Programs and other resources found on NeedyMeds.org Transcript: blog.needymeds.org/2023/04/2… Spotify: spoti.fi/3SS0YOq Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3rJxWoq Google Podcasts: bit.ly/3rGvVcx
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In our latest, we discuss the widespread end of mask mandates in healthcare settings and hospitals across the country, and the one federal agency that has enormous power to intervene—but hasn’t on.soundcloud.com/LbUtXvoJt6…
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This week's @HealthSavingPod is on "Dr. Google" & the risks of depending on internet searches to self-diagnose. Transcript/sources: blog.needymeds.org/2023/04/1… Spotify: spoti.fi/3SS0YOq Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3rJxWoq Google Podcasts: bit.ly/3rGvVcx
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Yesterday President Biden signed a bill ending the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency a month earlier than planned — a time many already thought was too soon. Listen to our podcast on the initial announcement to hear what that means. blog.needymeds.org/2023/02/1…
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This week's blog is in recognition of #NationalPublicHealthWeek. Many factors people are unlikely to be able to directly control affect public health. Social, economic, & physical environment directly determine quality of health. blog.needymeds.org/2023/04/0… #NPHW @NPHW @publichealth
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In this week's episode of Health Savings News, we go over the No Surprises Act & how it protects patients. Transcript/sources: blog.needymeds.org/2023/03/3… Spotify: spoti.fi/3SS0YOq Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3rJxWoq Google Podcasts: bit.ly/3rGvVcx
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In our latest: as one of the final major pandemic social welfare expansions expires this weekend, as many as 22 million people are about to lose their health insurance through Medicaid—an event that has been met by politicians and media alike with a shrug on.soundcloud.com/sJoaHmYX9f…
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Gun violence is preventable, but requires a comprehensive public health approach to keep communities safe. The policies that decrease violent outcomes that are often rejected in favor of laws that increase these tragic events. blog.needymeds.org/2022/06/0… #EndGunViolence #Nashville
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This week we have a guest & talk gender affirming care & the costs associated with accessing this essential healthcare. Transcript/sources: blog.needymeds.org/2023/03/1… Spotify: spoti.fi/3SS0YOq Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3rJxWoq Google Podcasts: bit.ly/3rGvVcx
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For #LGBTQHealth Awareness Week, be sure to catch the latest episode of @HealthSavingPod on #GenderAffirmingCare. Our expert guest covers the basics, dispels the myths, and talks about the costs & other barriers to this essential care. Transcript/sources: bit.ly/3JkQWSc
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.@HealthSavingPod & a guest talks gender affirming care & the costs associated with accessing this essential healthcare. Transcript/sources: blog.needymeds.org/2023/03/1… Spotify: spoti.fi/3SS0YOq Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3rJxWoq Google Podcasts: bit.ly/3rGvVcx
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Today's blog is in recognition of #InternationalWomensDay. Women — whether cisgender or transgender — are an underserved community with unique healthcare costs that are often overlooked by those drafting insurance guidelines. blog.needymeds.org/2023/03/0… #WomensHealth
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This week's episode of @HealthSavingPod is on excessive use and overdose of vitamins and mineral supplements. Transcript/sources: blog.needymeds.org/2023/03/0… Spotify: spoti.fi/3SS0YOq Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3rJxWoq Google Podcasts: bit.ly/3rGvVcx
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Part 2 is now live!
In our latest, Part 2 of our series talking to organizers about the importance for the left in taking covid seriously. This week’s episode features discussion with @snacklesbian, @raiawrites & @MsKellyMHayes on.soundcloud.com/rWkc2WAv24…
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Today's episode of @HealthSavingPod is on #COVID19 & the expected changes when the public health emergency ends in May. Transcript/sources: blog.needymeds.org/2023/02/1… Spotify: spoti.fi/3SS0YOq Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3rJxWoq Google Podcasts: bit.ly/3rGvVcx
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In today's Health Savings News we discuss how having an end of life plan can save you confusion, grief, & healthcare costs. Transcript: blog.needymeds.org/2023/02/0… Spotify: spoti.fi/3SS0YOq Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3rJxWoq Google Podcasts: bit.ly/3rGvVcx
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