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The hug shortage, the new abnormal, and the $7,000 COVID test. What we've learned in SEASON-19
FromAn Arm and a Leg
The hug shortage, the new abnormal, and the $7,000 COVID test. What we've learned in SEASON-19
FromAn Arm and a Leg
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
May 27, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
We wrap up our COVID-19 popup season with stories from three folks with very different takes on what we've learned so far about what the pandemic is costing us: A doctor and advocate in Brooklyn looks back on the wave of black and brown patients that filled her clinic in March. A nurse-practitioner in Texas looks at how new tech is—and isn't—helping the older patients she cares for.And: One of the country's top insurance nerds says her first policy ideas to keep people from getting stuck with high bills for COVID tests ... were wrong.Get ready for the hug shortage, the new abnormal, and the $7,000 COVID test.And: Help guide the next steps for this show! Take five minutes for our listener survey. We so appreciate it.Thanks to everyone who supports the show on Patreon. You can join 'em here: https://www.patreon.com/armandalegshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
May 27, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Why are drug prices so random? Meet Mr. PBM: I filled a prescription recently, and the drugstore said they wanted more than 700 bucks… for an old-line generic drug. My insurance ended up knocking that down, but it was WEIRD. And it meant a big homework assignment for me. Luckily, I got help. by An Arm and a Leg