Episode 2: The Cost of Care — Patty’s Prescription for Insurance Justice

Episode 2: The Cost of Care — Patty’s Prescription for Insurance JusticeGuest: Patty Dorosky, Medicare & Marketplace SpecialistIn this powerful episode of Beyond the Script, we dive into the moral math of medicine with insurance expert Patty Dorosky, a seasoned Medicare and Marketplace specialist who has spent her career helping individuals understand their coverage, protect their health, and navigate a confusing healthcare system with confidence.Patty brings clarity, compassion, and deep industry insight to a topic that impacts us all: how financial literacy and insurance justice shape our access to care.Why understanding your insurance options is a form of health justiceThe hidden costs of care—and how they disproportionately impact vulnerable communitiesHow Medicare and Marketplace plans really workPractical steps individuals can take to better understand their coverageThe role of financial literacy in improving health outcomesPatty’s front-line stories of helping people get the coverage they deserveWhat policymakers, providers, and communities need to know about the current insurance landscapeAccess to care shouldn’t depend on income, zip code, or insurance literacy. Patty breaks down the barriers that keep people from getting the help they need and shares a hopeful vision for how we can bring equity, transparency, and humanity back into health coverage.Health insurance is not just paperwork—it’s a justice issue.Knowing your benefits can prevent medical debt and ensure timely care.Medicare and Marketplace plans offer more flexibility than many people realize.Communities thrive when people are empowered with knowledge about their coverage.Beyond the Script is your weekly prescription for truth—mixing meds, justice, and bold conversations that cut through the noise. Hosted by Dr. LaTrice D. Snodgrass, this show explores the people, policies, and possibilities transforming healthcare from the inside out.Follow Dr. LaTrice Snodgrass on ⁠Linked In⁠Follow Beacon Charitable Pharmacy:on ⁠Facebook⁠ on ⁠YouTube⁠on ⁠Instagram ⁠on ⁠TikTok⁠