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Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare — 143 episodes

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Episode 143: Speak Up at the Doctor’s Office: What Matters Most

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Episode 142: The Prepared Patient: Your Guide to Navigating Healthcare

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Episode 141: From Corporate to Nonprofit: Dan Cosgrove's Fight to Fix Broken Employee Healthcare

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Episode 140: Are Your Teeth Making You Sick? The Hidden Mouth–Body Connection

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Episode 139: Beyond the Myths: What Hypnotherapy Really Does

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Episode 138: More Than Memory: Navigating Dementia, Caregiving & the Road Ahead

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Episode 137: Navigating Healthcare for Your Pets: More Tail Wags and Empowered Pet Parents

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Episode 136: Beyond the Diagnosis: The Questions Every Cancer Patient Should Ask

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Episode 135: Who Really Controls Your Care—Your Doctor or Your Insurance Company?

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Episode 134: Healthcare or Profit Care? Who Is the System Really Serving?

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Episode 133: When the System Underestimates You: Fighting for Inclusive Healthcare

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Episode 132: Physical Therapy Without the Commute: How Virtual PT Is Changing Recovery

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Episode 131: From 367 Pounds to a New Life: Stanley Bronstein’s No-Shortcut Weight Loss Journey

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Episode 130: Medicine at 50 Below: Breaking Barriers in Rural Healthcare

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Episode 129: Heart Health: Are You Missing the Gut Connection?

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Episode 128: Stop the Silent Threat: Preventing Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Dementia

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Episode 127: Mammograms Made Mobile: Innovation, Access, and Saving Lives

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Episode 126: Unheard No More: Navigating Care for Children with Special Needs

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Episode 125: Breaking Myths About Aging and Fitness...Get Healthy At Any Age

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Episode 124: Hope for Healthcare: Patients, Policy, and Progress

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Episode 123: Invisible Illness, Unshakable Strength - The Long Road To Being Heard and Believed

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Episode 122: Don’t Stay Silent: Patient Advocacy That Can Save Lives

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Episode 121: When Traditional Medicine Isn’t Enough: A Functional Approach to Pain

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Episode 120: A Father’s Fight for Answers: Turning Frustration into Sunstone Health

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Episode 119: Health Equity Isn’t Just Access: It’s Dignity, Communication, and Choice

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Episode 118: What If Nothing Is Wrong With You? The “Un-Doctor” Dr. Fred Moss on Mental Wellness

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Episode 117: Powerful and Proven: Beverly Meyer’s Nutrition Wake-Up Call

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Episode 116: Sticker Shock at the Pharmacy: What’s Driving Costs—and What to Do

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Episode 115: Dignity After Delivery: The Postpartum Care Moms Deserve

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Episode 114: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Building Zara Medical to Fix Healthcare

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Episode 113: From Trauma to Triumph: Kelly Tuttle’s Traumatic Brain Injury Journey

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Episode 112: Beyond Ozempic What Really Happens When Diet and Exercise Fail?

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Episode 111: The Hidden Truth About Getting Safe Affordable Drugs From Across the Border

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Episode 110: Can Artificial Intelligence Actually Fix Our Broken Healthcare System

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Episode 109: Stop Getting Scammed by Spam Calls and Find a Healthcare Broker Who Actually Cares

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Episode 108: Small Acts of Care Create Big Waves in Hospitals

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Episode 107: Ten Minutes That Can Save You Thousands on Healthcare Costs

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Episode 106: Beyond Labels: Neurodiversity Defined - A Path to Healing

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Episode 105: A Providers Surprising Solution for Better Oral Health

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Episode 104: Is Your Health Insurance Leaving You Financially Exposed

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Episode 103: Cracking the Code on Lasting Health Changes One Small Step at a Time

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Episode 102: Simplifying Complex Healthcare One Short Book at a Time

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Episode 101: Goodbye Insurance Hassles Hello Personalized Healthcare

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Episode 100: Affordable Estate Planning That Protects Your Assets and Loved Ones

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Episode 99: Surviving the Health Careless System A Patients Journey to Recovery

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Episode 98: Hospital Indemnity Insurance Might Be Your Financial Safety Net

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Episode 97: When Your Loved One Is Ill A Guide to Becoming Their Fiercest Supporter

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Episode 96: From Businessman to Comedian One Mans Journey with Bipolar Disorder

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Episode 95: Life Changes Suddenly You Need New Health Insurance Now What

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Episode 94: Partnering with Your Nursing Team: The Secret to Better Healthcare Outcomes

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Episode 93: Disability Rights Navigating Medicaid Waivers A Guide to Unlocking Disability Support

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Episode 92: Navigating Medicare Chronic Special Needs Plans (CSNPs): A Guide to Specialized Coverage

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Episode 91: A Caregiver's Journey: From Exhaustion to Empowerment Redefining Self Care

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Episode 90: Medicare Mastery: Navigating Eligibility and Dodging Penalties

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Episode 89: Navigating the Cancer Curveball A Survivors Guide to Thriving

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Episode 88: Safer Labor and Delivery The Inside Scoop from a Childbirth Attorney

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Episode 87: Why Your Pharmacist Could Be Your Most Important Healthcare Ally

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Episode 86: Medicare Enrollment Periods Simplified: No More Penalties for You

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Episode 85: Beyond Diets and Willpower A Fresh Take on Lasting Weight Loss

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Episode 84: Wake Up to the Power of Better Sleep with Dr. Bijoy John

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Episode 83: From Bullying to Bedside An ER Nurses Journey of Resilience

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Episode 82: Are You Ready for the Healthcare Curveball Coming in 2025

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Episode 81: Misdiagnosis Mayhem How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones

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Episode 80: Finding Value in Your Healthcare Journey with Dr. Scott Clemens

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Episode 79: Medicare Made Simple: A Guide for Turning 65 and Beyond

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Episode 78: Medicare Changes Are Coming Are You Ready for 2025

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Episode 77: Your Health Your Voice Becoming Your Own Best Advocate

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Episode 76: Embracing Ability: Why Disability Inclusion Matters for Everyone

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Episode 75: Bridging the Gap Between Patients and Providers A Digital Health Revolution

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Episode 74: Beyond the Waiting Room: How to Be a Good Patient - Advocate for Yourself

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Episode 73: Demystifying Drug Dollars: A Consumer's Guide to Savvy Spending

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Episode 72 – Getting Your Prescription Medications Without Breaking the Bank

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Episode 71: Demystifying Healthcare: Empowering You with Education, Access & Action

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Episode 70: You Are Not Alone: Connecting Vets and Families to Mental Health Support

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Episode 69: Ending the Stigma: A Roadmap to Improved Mental Health Support

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Episode 68: From Patient to Advocate: A Dietitian's Cancer Journey and Self Love

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Episode 67: Healthcare Disrupted: Innovative Solutions for Fed Up Providers & Patients

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Episode 66: The Invisible Struggles: Addressing Mental Health and Grief Literacy with Mandy Capehart

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Episode 65: Is Snoring Stealing Your Health? The Overlooked Dangers of Sleep Apnea

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Episode 64: The Playbook: Conversations and Options for Caring for a Senior Loved One

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Episode 63: What are the Major Contemporary Healthcare Issues Facing Americans Today?

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Episode 62: The Paleo Cardiologist Dr. Jack Wolfson: Wisdom Can Transform Heart Health

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Episode 61: Elder Care 101: Key Things Caregivers Should Know

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Episode 60: How to Avoid Being a Victim of the American Healthcare System: A Patient’s Handbook for Survival - with Dr. David Wilcox

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Episode 59: Why Is The Standard Medical System Failing Lower Back Pain Patients with Lysander Jim MD

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Episode 58: Medical Bill Nightmares: A Patient Advocate's Blueprint for Taking Control

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Episode 57: From Burnout to Breakthroughs: An Autism Mom Finds Her Voice

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Episode 56: Prescribed and Confused? Ask These 5 Key Medication Questions

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Episode 55: Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare: A Year in Review of Simplifying Healthcare and What's Ahead for 2024

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Episode 54: Mental Health - Bust the Myths and Revitalize Your Life

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Episode 53: Bridging the Health Gap: Wearable Technology's Role in Patient Care with Greg Elliott

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Episode 52: Navigating the Hospital Maze: Dr. Monique Nugent's Expert Advice on a Smooth Hospital Journey

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Episode 51: You've Received a Diagnosis - Taking Control of Your Healthcare: Boots Knighton's Story

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Episode 50: Open Enrollment: Paying a Fortune, But Still Unprotected? Understanding the Limitations of Health Insurance

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Episode 49: Unlocking the Secrets of Open Enrollment 2023: Insider Tips for Getting the Healthcare insurance Coverage You Deserve.

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Episode 48: Medicare Made Easy: Crack the Code on Enrollment Decisions with Krista Hugenberg

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Episode 47: The Truth About Weight Loss: Dr. Cody Golman's Revolutionary Approach to Shedding Fat & Improving Health

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Episode 46: Empowering Women: Unveiling Health Equity Disparities (Guest: Amanda Laden)

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Episode 45: Unlocking the Power of Advocacy: Breast Cancer Survivor Tips from Grace De Angeli

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Episode 44: Revolutionize Your Diabetes Care: Insights from Barb Wagstaff

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Episode 43: Managing Prescription Meds – Stay Healthy and Out of The Hospital - HiDO Health

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Episode 42: Breaking the Rules for a Well-Balanced Life with Heather Fuselier

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Episode 41 – Got Cancer? Who do you tell? How do you deal with it? & What If You’re Dealing with Health Inequities?

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Episode 40: Crushing Medical Debt with Virgie Bright Ellington MD

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Episode 39: Managing Cardiovascular Health with New Devices...Dr Jay Shah MD

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Episode 38: Patient Safety What Are the Causes of Patient Harm? Guest Mark Graban

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Episode 37 – Lessons Learned from 32 Medical Specialists, & $320,000 in Medical Bills

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Episode 36 – Be An Advocate and Make Proactive Healthcare Decisions for You or a Loved One.

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Episode 35 – Is The Doctor In? Mid-Level Providers What You Need To Know

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Episode 34 – Healthcare Today and Future Trends with James F. Jordan, Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert

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Episode 33: Living Life with Vitality and Positive Mindset with Matt LaBosco

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Episode 32: Getting Old Happens…How To Live Your Best Life

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Episode 31 – Medical Debt…What Are Your Options and How To Avoid It?

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Episode 30: COVID Aftermath and Mental Health – Adjoa Smalls-Mantey MD DPhil

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Episode 29: Physician Burnout Impact To Patient Care with Joe Sherman MD

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Episode 28: Race Against Death…I’m Not My Disease

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Episode 27: Staying Healthy and Out of The Healthcare System

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Episode 26: Navigating the Healthcare System – An Immigrant’s Perspective

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Episode 25: Mental Health Crisis - Is Anyone Listening? YOU Matter

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Episode 24: Osteoporosis – No Bones About It

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Episode 23: Caring for a Senior Loved One – Navigating The Healthcare System

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Episode 22: 6 Issues with the U.S. Healthcare System - Repercussions and Options

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Episode 21: Mental Health Options: Getting Care Limited Funds or No Health Insurance

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Episode 20: Direct Primary Care Model – Is This The Model For You?

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Episode 19: No Healthcare Insurance – What Are Your Options?

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Episode 18: Understanding Value-Based Care – The Care You Deserve

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Episode 17: Questions To Ask Before Your Surgery

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Episode 16: Shared Decision Making The Provider and Patient Relationship

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Episode 15: Top Healthcare Apps for 2023 - Better Manage Your Healthcare Needs

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Episode 14: Telehealth: What Are Your Options in 2023?

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Episode 13: Patient Navigators – Helping You Navigate a Complicated Healthcare System

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Episode 12: Breaking Down The Mystery of the Medical Bill

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Episode 11: Pricing Your Procedure & Tips for Reducing Medical Costs

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Episode 10: Top Healthcare Trends for 2023

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Episode 9: Patient Care Equity or Inequity?

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Episode 8: Who is Really Calling The Shots When It Comes Patient Care

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Episode 7: No Surprise Act...Just Say No To Out Of Network Bills

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Episode 6: Open Enrollment 2023 What You Need to Know – Part 2

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Episode 5: Open Enrollment 2023 What You Need to Know – Part 1

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Episode 4: Healthcare Disruptors...Changing How You Access and Afford Healthcare Needs

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Episode 3: Cost Plus Drugs...Get Your Medications At Manufacturers Cost

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Episode 2: Open Enrollment - The Narrow Network - Is it Too Narrow For You?

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