Patients Rising Now

Get out your sunglasses cause things are looking bright in healthcare 😎 On today’s pop, we talk about breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s treatments and CVS is making big changes to how they price prescriptions.

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This week on the show we talk to top trial lawyer Rober Salim, who, when denied coverage for life-saving cancer treatment, took his insurance provider to court and won. Salim walks us through exactly how he took on his insurance provider and what it means for all of us.

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Hospital visits can seem very daunting, but they don’t have to be. This week on the podcast, we’re joined by hospitalist and author, Dr. Monique S. Nugent, who recently wrote the book “Prescription for Admission: A Doctor’s Guide for Navigating the Hospital, Advocating for Yourself, and Having a Better Hospitalization” as a guide for patients visiting the hospital.

We also talk about a potential bill that would help terminally ill patients get immediate access to benefits of the SSDI program.

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This week, we talk about resources for taking care of and connecting with loved ones who have been diagnosed with dementia. After both of their mothers were diagnosed, Mary Anne Roberto and Debbie Axel created Always Home Connected, a company that helps provide caregivers and families with more resources that encourage bonding. They walk us through the types of products they sell and share the impact that they have made in the lives of caregivers and aging patients.

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Today’s pop topics include lawsuits being brought against the IRA and a potential cure for sickle cell disease. We could talk about these for days but limited ourselves to 5 minutes just for you!

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Artificial Intelligence seems to be the topic of every discussion lately. In this episode, we’re joined by Naomi Lopez, the Founder of Nexus Policy Consulting, who has been working to help legislators understand AI. She walks us through how AI is already being used within the healthcare industry, and how healthcare could continue to use AI to help patients in the future.

We also talk about a potential bill that would extend certain expiring provisions under Medicare and Medicaid.

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Are these CMS Listening Sessions actually benefitting patients? Hear field expert Dr. Bruce Altevogt’s take when you listen to today’s Healthcare Policy Pop.

Also, learn about a drug pricing conundrum that hurts patients, and a movement in Congress to lift the 13-year ban on physician-owned hospitals.

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This week we’re joined by Peter Pitts, a former FDA Associate Commissioner, who helps us break down the Promising Pathways Act, a bill that could help many rare disease patients. He shares what types of diseases are likely to be affected by this bill, and why it will make a significant difference in the lives of patients.

We also speak with Senator Mike Braun of Indiana, who introduced the bill alongside other legislators of both parties. https://hubs.ly/Q027S2S20

Tune in to today’s policy pop to hear about how entrepreneurs and ideas can break into the heavily regulated healthcare system.

Listen till the end to learn about legislation that expands access to Alzheimer’s treatments.

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This week, we discuss a major victory for patients regarding Copay Assistance programs with one of the major players in the lawsuit that made it happen, the CEO of the Diabetes Leadership Council and the Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition, George Huntley. He explains what makes this such a significant win for patients.

We also talk about the new Patients Rising working paper all about current formulary practices and how they’re hurting patients.

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Today’s Healthcare Policy Pop goes in-depth on the Patient Access and Affordability Project’s newest working paper, ”Prescription Drug Formularies Transparency and Reform.”

Plus, the Congressional Budget Office is asking for more research in the area of Obesity. Why? We’ll tell you – and it’s all about money!

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Weight-loss drugs are on the rise, and the Congressional Budget Office is looking into anti-obesity medications like Ozempic. This week, we’re joined by Ike Brannon of the Jack Kemp Foundation, who helps us break down the economic impact of these drugs, the potential congressional funding, and what that would mean for Americans.

Also, we talk about a major Cigna settlement due to violations of the False Claims Act.

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Today’s Healthcare Policy Pop discusses the less-than-stellar uptake of Humira biosimilars nearly a year after their launch. We discuss some of the possible reasons for the low numbers.

Plus, episode after episode we talk about how the QALY isn’t good for patients, and today we speak to a person who helped invent a model that might better serve patients.

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Open Enrollment is officially upon us. This week, we get into the nitty gritty of everything that you need to know to help you choose the right plan for you.

Samantha Sauer, the Director of the Patient Helpline here at Patients Rising, helps us navigate the different types of Medicare, the options that come with employer or private insurance, and why patients with chronic illness should ask a few more questions.

We also bring you an update on the Medicare price negotiation as part of the IRA… and how the situation isn’t as simple as it may seem.

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Thursday’s Healthcare Policy Pop investigates Coverage with Evidence Development and how it restricts patient access.

Plus, the companies that manufacture the first 10 drugs on the Medicare drug negotiation list have agreed to negotiate… but did they even really have a choice?

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Maternal Mental Health is much more than just postpartum depression. On this week’s show, Adrienne Griffin, Executive Director of the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance, discusses the ins and outs of maternal mental health, how our view of it has changed, and what the future looks like advocating for pregnant and postpartum people.

Plus, a significant win for patients with copay accumulator policies.

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Today’s Healthcare Policy Pop gathers more perspectives on ICER’s latest update, including one from the National Pharmaceutical Council.

Hear about the shared concerns of pharmacists and patients and patients:https://hubs.ly/Q024spl50