7/11/25: Why some ME, Long COVID specialists charge high prices for concierge care

In this episode of Still Here: Contributing writer Britta Shoot discusses the patchwork of care for people with complex chronic illnesses, like myalgic encephalomyelitis, and how insurance providers create a lose-lose situation for patients and healthcare providers.Plus, in research, we're looking at a study published in Nature Communications about a new antiviral drug prototype that prevented Long COVID in mice and could also help treat the disease. And we share a little more about our summer fundraiser, including potential donation perks!The transcript for this podcast is⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ available on The Sick Times’ website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can jump to specific sections of the podcast and transcript below:(00:00:00) Intro(00:01:32) Why ME, Long COVID specialists charge high prices for concierge care(00:12:38) Research: Antiviral drug prototype that prevented Long COVID in mice(00:14:20) Summer 2025 fundraiser — help us keep our work going!(00:16:38) Outro-Mentioned in this episode (in order of appearance):The Sick Times: Priced out: Some Long COVID and ME specialists charge high prices for concierge careThe Sick Times x Long COVID Justice: Long COVID EssentialsHelp for Long COVIDThe Sick Times: Research updates, July 1The Sick Times: Summer fundraiser: Help keep our essential work going into 2026Additional audio in this episode: Rude Mechanical Orchestra: Which Side Are You On? (orig. Florence Reece)