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An Arm and a Leg
An Arm and a Leg
A show about why health care costs so freaking much, and what we can (maybe) do about it. Hosted by award-winning reporter Dan Weissmann (Marketplace, 99 Percent Invisible, Planet Money, Reveal). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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4.8 stars from 1,082 ratings
“As one of many Americans who lost sleep over the growing crisis of healthcare costs, medical debt and medical bankruptcy, I have found this podcast an invaluable God-sent.
It starts out, across multiple seasons, describing and contextualizing the American healthcare system’s challenges which...”Read full review »
cadelarge via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/23
A must-listen
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“It’s hard to believe a show about healthcare in the US can be uplifting and informative, but Dan Weisman has done it! I learn so much about what I should be prepared for when dealing with my insurance and what I, as an individual, can even do. Absolutely love this podcast.”
sloane2156 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/18/23
The Best
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“This is my top health policy pod - it’s the best at making things reachable, relatable, and recharging for the fight for better health care and making a difference for the people. I’ve used the skills to help advocate for myself, family members, and friends. 100% Recommend!”
Twistingly Fun via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/23
Recent Episodes
When a subsidiary of the giant UnitedHealth Group got hit by a cyberattack recently, a big chunk of the country’s doctors, pharmacists, hospitals and therapists just stopped getting paid.
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Published 04/11/24
Published 04/11/24
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