Shows
Care Talk with Laura PackardThe Government Shut Down. Now What? w/ Laura Rodriguez, Center for American ProgressBecause there is no agreement on government funding, the American government has shut down. How will this affect our care? What happens next? Our guest Laura Rodriguez of Center for American Progress is here to discuss in this #CareTalk episode with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate with show host & cancer survivor Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.Plus Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org and Diane Archer of Just Care and Social Security Works answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, private insurance and more.
2025-10-0731 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardYour health insurance costs about to skyrocket? w/ Charles Gaba, ACASignups.netDo you have health insurance through the Affordable Care Act? Your costs may be about to skyrocket. In this #CareTalk episode, health care expert Charles Gaba of ACASignups.net explains why you may be getting sticker shock for your health insurance policy in the next couple months, and what Congress could still do to help you with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.Plus Diane Archer of Social Security Works and Just Care answers your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare.This episode includes...
2025-07-2931 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardWhat Happens To The Caring Economy Now? w/ Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across GenerationsThe new Trump budget law means huge cuts to health care. How will this affect the caring economy, including nursing homes, assisted living, and in-home caregiving all paid for by Medicaid? In this #CareTalk episode, health care expert Nicole Jorwic from Caring Across Generations tells us more about how Medicaid cuts will affect people needing care, and people giving care with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.Plus Diane Archer of Social Security Works and Just Care answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare.
2025-07-2234 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardHow Will The Trump Budget Affect Medicaid? w/ Dr. Eric Fethke, Doctors for AmericaThe Trump budget megabill is law. Drastic cuts to Medicaid will affect everyone, whether you have Medicaid or not. In this #CareTalk episode, health care expert Dr. Eric Fethke from Doctors for America and The Pursuit of Health podcast tells us more about how it will change all of our health care with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.Plus Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org and Diane Archer of Just Care answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, private insurance...
2025-07-1531 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardHow Will The ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Affect Your Health Care? w/ Natasha Murphy, Center for American ProgressPresident Trump and Congress’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is now law. How will the drastic cuts to health care affect you and your family? In this #CareTalk episode, health care expert Natasha Murphy from Center for American Progress returns to tell us more about what was in the final bill, and how it will change our health care with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.Plus Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org and Diane Archer of Just Care answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Afford...
2025-07-0832 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardStill Big, Still Ugly Bill w/ Alex Lawson, Social Security WorksThe U.S. Senate is debating the Big Ugly Bill, which would cut a trillion dollars from our health care to pay for tax breaks to the rich. In this #CareTalk episode, health care expert Alex Lawson from Social Security Works returns to give us the latest news about the budget bill, and what happens next with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.Plus Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org and Diane Archer of Just Care answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care...
2025-07-0132 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardBig Ugly Bill w/ Adam Hoyer, Protect Our CareThe U.S. Senate is working on their version of the Big Ugly Bill, which would cut a trillion dollars from our health care to pay for tax breaks to the rich. In this #CareTalk episode, health care expert Adam Hoyer from Protect Our Care returns to give us the latest news about the budget bill, and how these cuts could affect you with show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.Plus Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org and Diane Archer of Just Care answer your American health insurance and...
2025-06-1730 min
Care Talk with Laura Packard"Disgusting Abomination" Budget Bill w/ Bobby Kogan, Center for American ProgressThe U.S. House passed their version of a “Big Beautiful Bill” last month, but the budget bill Elon Musk calls a “disgusting abomination” now makes its way through the Senate. Or not? In this #CareTalk episode, federal budget policy expert Bobby Kogan from Center for American Progress dives into the details of the budget bill and proposed changes from the Senate with show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.Plus Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org and Diane Archer of Just Care answer your American health insurance and health care que...
2025-06-1032 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardTRUMP's Shocking Budget Plan Leaves MILLIONS Without Healthcare? w/ Linda Benesch, Social Security WorksPresident Trump and Congress's "Big Beautiful Bill" has left millions of Americans in shock, as it threatens to strip health care from those who need it most. In this #CareTalk episode, we dive into the details of the proposed budget and explore the potential consequences of such drastic changes to the healthcare system with Linda Benesch from Social Security Works and with show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.Plus Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org and Diane Archer of Just Care answer your American health insurance and health care...
2025-06-0329 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardPrescription drugs we can finally afford? w/ Vinny DeMarco, Maryland Healthcare for AllAre you tired of breaking the bank just to fill your prescription? From inflated prices to skyrocketing copays, America's prescription drug prices have reached crisis levels. In this #CareTalk episode, we'll dive into the shocking truth behind the high cost of prescription medication in the United States, and explore the reasons behind these exorbitant prices with Vincent DeMarco from Maryland Health Care for All and with show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.Also Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org answers your American health insurance and health care questions on...
2025-05-2831 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardBig bad budget: Congress cuts our health care? w/ Natasha Murphy, Center for American ProgressThe U.S. House continues work on their budget which includes drastic cuts to our health care, including slashing Medicaid and unrenewed subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. On #CareTalk live, health policy expert Natasha Murphy from Center for American Progress talks about how the budget will affect your health care with show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.Also Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org answers your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, private insurance and more.This episode...
2025-05-2029 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardTaxes and the Trump Budget w/ Margarida Jorge, Health Care for America NowPresident Trump has released a budget, and the U.S. House continues to deliberate on whether and how much to cut our health care through gutting the Medicaid program. On #CareTalk live, Margarida Jorge from Health Care for America Now talks about the budget reconciliation process with show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.Also Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org, and Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, private insurance and more.
2025-05-1332 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCongress is back & getting ready to cut your healthcare? w/ Bobby Kogan, Center for American ProgressCongress is back from their break this week, and their work resumes on the budget. What cuts are they looking at making to our health care, and why? On #CareTalk live, Bobby Kogan from Center for American Progress talks about the budget reconciliation process with show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.Also Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org, and Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, private insurance and more.This...
2025-05-0631 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardMake your state take action on health care? w/ Jessica Grennan, Simple MajorityIf your Governor or state legislature won’t act on making health care more affordable and available to all, what can you do? On #CareTalk live from Las Vegas, Jessica Grennan from Simple Majority talks about the ballot initiative process with show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and how people in some states can make reforms in spite of their Governor and state legislature.New episodes of Care Talk every Tuesday, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Text or call in your health insurance and health care questions in...
2025-04-2927 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardMedicaid Under Attack w/ Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across GenerationsThe U.S. House and Senate have passed their budget blueprints for the reconciliation process, but now Congress has to write the actual budget. They plan to cut trillions of dollars, including from Medicaid, to pay for tax breaks for billionaires. Nicole Jorwic from Caring Across Generations talks about the budget process and what’s at stake for our health care.Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org, and Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works answer your American health in...
2025-04-2231 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardHealth care & Taxes w/ Maura Quint, Families Over BillionaresDid you know that Congress is working on a budget through the budget reconciliation process that could strip health care from millions of Americans to pay for tax giveaways to the rich? Maura Quint from Families Over Billionaires explains what’s at stake for Tax Day.Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org, and Rachel Madley from the Center for Health & Democracy answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, private insurance and more....
2025-04-1529 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardAffordable health insurance under attack? w/ Mina Schultz, Young InvinciblesThe subsidies which make Affordable Care Act health insurance plans more affordable for millions of Americans expire in 2025. What happens if they aren’t renewed by Congress? Mina Schultz of Young Invincibles talks about what’s at stake for our health insurance.Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, private insurance and more.This episode incl...
2025-04-0831 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardPublic health under attack? w/ Dr. Elle Saine, Doctors for America25% of the workforce at the National Institutes of Health slashed. Scientific research paused or canceled. Measles and other infectious diseases spreading. Dr. Elle Saine of Doctors for America talks about public health under attack in America.Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, private insurance and more.This episode includes more about how the administration's...
2025-04-0132 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardHappy birthday, Affordable Care Act! w/ Anne Shoup, Protect Our CareHow fifteen years of the Affordable Care Act has changed health care in America, and what is at risk in 2025. Anne Shoup of Protect Our Care talks about current attacks on the ACA including insurance premium subsidies set to expire this year, Medicaid expansion under attack in the House budget, and more.Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable...
2025-03-2530 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardSo the government didn't shut down. Now what happens? w/ Bobby Kogan, Center for American ProgressCongress passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through September 30. Bobby Kogan of Center for American Progress talks about what changes are in that budget, what happens next, and how it will affect you.Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices and Rachel Madley from Center for Health & Democracy answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, private insurance and more.This episode includes more about changes proposed to open enrollment for the Affordable Care...
2025-03-1829 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardAre we facing a government shutdown? w/ Alex Lawson, Social Security WorksIf Congress does not pass a budget or budget extension (continuing resolution) by March 14, the federal government will shut down. Alex Lawson of Social Security Works talks about the budget process, how government shutdowns work, and how it will affect you.Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Rachel Madley from Center for Health & Democracy, and Louise Norris of healthinsurance.org answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, private insurance and more.This episode includes what...
2025-03-1131 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardWhat did Congress just do to the budget? w/ Bobby Kogan, Center for American ProgressThe U.S. House just passed a budget resolution, which would include massive cuts to health care including Medicaid. Bobby Kogan of Center for American Progress talks about how the budget process works in Congress, what the House and Senate need to do next, and how it could affect you.Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Rachel Madley from Center for Health & Democracy, and Louise Norris of healthinsurance.org answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, private...
2025-03-0430 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardHouse vs. Senate Budgets, with Medicaid at Risk? w/ Allison Orris, Center on Budget & Policy PrioritiesThe House and the Senate are battling on budgets, and health care for 80 million Americans on Medicaid is at stake. Allison Orris of Center on Budget & Policy Priorities talks about President Trump & Congress’ budget reconciliation crisis, potential government shutdown, and how it threatens our health care.Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care and Social Security Works, and Louise Norris of healthinsurance.org answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, private insurance and mo...
2025-02-2531 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardPresident Trump and Congress' budget crisis? w/ Margarida Jorge, Health Care for America NowWhat’s going on with America’s budget? The House and the Senate have different versions, conservative politicians want to strip health care from millions of Americans to pay for tax cuts for the rich, and without agreement by March 14th the government will shut down. Margarida Jorge of Health Care for America Now talks about President Trump & Congress’ budget reconciliation crisis and how it threatens our health care.Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care and Social Security Works, and Louise...
2025-02-1829 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardMedical research under attack? w/ Dr. Meena Bewtra, Doctors for AmericaWhat’s going on with medical research in America? Grant funding through NIH and NSF was paused. What does this mean for medical breakthroughs and cures? Dr. Meena Bewtra of Doctors for America talks about the attacks on medical research funding in America, and abroad through the shutdown of U.S.A.I.D.Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care and Social Security Works, and Louise Norris of healthinsurance.org answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Me...
2025-02-1131 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardDangers of Doctor Oz? w/ Dr. Ed Weisbart, Physicians for a National Health ProgramDr. Oz has been nominated by President Trump to run CMS, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Ed Weisbart of Physicians for a National Health Program talks about the dangers of putting Dr. Oz in charge of Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care and Social Security Works, and Louise Norris of healthinsurance.org answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, private insurance and more.
2025-02-0430 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardBig Pharma attacks lower priced drugs? w/ Temi Amoye, Patients for Affordable DrugsThe Inflation Reduction Act finally allows Medicare to negotiate drug prices, starting in 2026. Did you know that Big Pharma sued the government several times to try and stop it? Temi Amoye of Patients for Affordable Drugs talks about drug price negotiations, the lawsuits, and what happens next.Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care and Social Security Works, and Louise Norris of healthinsurance.org answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, private insurance...
2025-01-2832 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardOur health care under President Trump? w/ Margarida Jorge, Health Care for America NowWhat does our health care system look like under President Trump? Margarida Jorge of Health Care for America Now talks about what happened with health care under the first Trump administration, and what could happen under the second Trump administration, including appointments, legislative actions, executive orders and more.Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Louise Norris of healthinsurance.org answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, private insurance and more.This episode includes answers...
2025-01-2132 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardIs your birth control at risk? w/ Dana Singiser, Contraceptive Access InitiativeIs contraception at risk in 2025? Dana Singiser of the Contraceptive Access Initiative talks about past and ongoing attacks on access to birth control in America, and what we could face under the Trump administration.Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer of Just Care & Social Security Works, and Louise Norris of healthinsurance.org answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, private insurance and more.This episode includes answers on Affordable Care Act open enrollment...
2025-01-1432 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardIs Medicaid in your state at risk? w/ Edwin Park, Georgetown Center for Children and FamiliesEdwin Park of Georgetown Center for Children and Families talks about what cuts to Medicaid this year could look like, including work requirements, block grants, and per capita cuts, how changes to Medicaid worked (or didn't work) in Arkansas and Georgia so far, and how cuts could affect your state’s health care.Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer of Just Care & Social Security Works, and Louise Norris of healthinsurance.org answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Af...
2025-01-0731 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardVeterans' health care at risk in 2025? w/ Naveed Shah, Common DefenseNaveed Shah of Common Defense talks about what has happened over the past several years for veterans on health care, including changes to the VA, the PACT Act, what could happen in 2025 under President Trump next year including Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) recommendations for spending cuts, and how it will affect veterans.Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and special guest Brandy Schantz of the Living Chronic podcast talk about Tricare and VA health care, and answer your veterans...
2024-12-3131 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardAmerica's public health at risk in 2025? w/ Dr. Meena Bewtra, Doctors for AmericaThe nominees to run the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)--Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)--Dr. Oz, have controversial records and views on medicine. Dr. Meena Bewtra of Doctors for America talks about what they could mean to our public health in 2025 if confirmed.Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Louise Norris from HealthInsurance.org answer your health insurance and health care questions.This episode includes more about the marketplace open enrollment...
2024-12-2430 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardFighting Big Insurance w/ Wendell Potter, Center for Health and DemocracyThe health insurance industry in America is broken. What can we do about it? Wendell Potter, whistleblower and former health insurance industry exec, and founder of Center for Health and Democracy talks about Brian Thompson, the former UnitedHealthcare CEO, and the stories that have been revealed about the greedy underbelly of our health insurance system. Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care and Social Security Works, and Louise Norris from HealthInsurance.org answer your health insurance and health care questions.
2024-12-1731 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardFertility treatments at risk in 2025? w/ Tina Sherman, MomsRisingIn Alabama, a state supreme court decision led to fertility clinics suspending in vitro fertilization (IVF) services, and some have now closed for good. Tina Sherman, National Director of MomsRising talks about fertility treatments and IVF, what happened in Alabama with the Supreme Court, fetal personhood laws, what could happen in 2025 under the Trump administration and beyond, and how it will affect patients.Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care and Social Security Works, and Louise Norris from HealthInsurance.org answer yo...
2024-12-1130 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardReproductive health care at risk in 2025? w/ Ianthe Metzger, Planned ParenthoodIs your reproductive health care at risk under the Trump administration? Ianthe Metzger from Planned Parenthood talks about what has happened to reproductive care and abortion care over the past several years in America including the Supreme Court Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision overturning Roe v Wade, abortion bans on a state level, what could happen to reproductive services including birth control and fertility care in 2025 and beyond under President Trump, and how it will affect patients.Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices...
2024-12-0329 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardMedicaid coverage at risk in 2025? w/ Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across GenerationsIs Medicaid at risk under the Trump administration? Nicole Jorwic from Caring Across Generations talks about Medicaid, how the program works, what could happen including possible cuts to benefits and eligibility through work requirements, block grants and per capita caps, and your health care in 2025 under President Trump.Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Rachel Madley from Center for Health and Democracy, and Louise Norris from HealthInsurance.org answer your health insurance and health care questions.This episode includes more about Medicaid: should...
2024-11-2630 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardAffordable Care Act health insurance at risk in 2025? w/ Adam Hoyer, Protect Our CareIs your health insurance at risk next year under President Trump? Adam Hoyer from Protect Our Care talks about the Affordable Care Act aka Obamacare, and what could happen to your health insurance in 2025, including the advanced premium tax credit (APTC) subsidies through the Inflation Reduction Act which expire at the end of the year.Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from JustCare & Social Security Works, and Louise Norris from HealthInsurance.org answer your health care and health insurance questions.This...
2024-11-1931 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardLower Drug Prices through the Inflation Reduction Act at risk in 2025? w/ Alex Lawson, Social Security WorksCould the Inflation Reduction Act and Medicare drug price negotiation really be at risk in 2025? Alex Lawson from Social Security Works talks about the future of the Inflation Reduction Act under President Donald Trump including Medicare drug price negotiations and out of pocket prescription drug and insulin co-pay caps, Project 2025, and what may happen next year that could raise the cost of medications in America.Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from JustCare and Louise Norris from HealthInsurance.org answer your health care...
2024-11-1331 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardHow to get charity care for hospital bills? w/ Jared Walker, Dollar ForHow can you apply for and receive charity care to help cover hospital medical bills? Special guest Jared Walker of Dollar For talks about applying for hospital charity care for medical bills and medical debt.
Plus experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Aleka Gürel from Health Sherpa answer your health care and health insurance questions.
This episode includes answers to:
What to do if your family needs health insurance but you missed the open enrollment window to apply
Problems accessing long-term specialists out-of-state through Medicaid
I’ve been on Med...
2023-06-1326 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardWhat's in the debt ceiling deal? w/ Tory Cross, Caring Across GenerationsWhat's in the debt ceiling deal? Special guest Tory Cross from Caring Across Generations talks about the debt ceiling bill recently passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden, what’s in it, and how it will affect your care. Plus experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.
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2023-06-0621 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardWhat happens if the U.S. government defaults on our debt? w/ Gideon Lukens, Center on Budget & Policy PrioritiesWhat happens if the U.S. government defaults on our debt? Gideon Lukens at Center on Budget & Policy Priorities talks about the debt ceiling limit and default crisis, and what’s at stake for our health care
Plus experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from Health Sherpa answer your health care and health insurance questions.
This episode includes answers to:
What people (or communities of people) can do if they want insurance to cover more care?
Why not put universal he...
2023-05-2327 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardHow does the default crisis affect veterans' health care? w/ Naveed Shah, Common DefenseHow does the default crisis affect veterans' health care? Special guest Naveed Shah at Common Defense talks about the default crisis, what cuts could mean for veterans’ health care, and what happens if the U.S. government defaults on our debt.
Plus experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Aleka Gürel from Health Sherpa answer your health care and health insurance questions.
This episode includes answers to:
What is open enrollment?
Who can get health insurance now, and who has to wait?
What should you do if you don’t have he...
2023-05-1624 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardHow does a Texas court case affect whether you get preventative care? w/ Cheryl Fish-Parcham, FamiliesUSAHow does a Texas court case affect whether your health insurance covers preventative care? Cheryl Fish-Parcham at FamiliesUSA talks about the Texas court ruling on preventative care (Braidwood), and what’s next.
Plus experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Zoid Finch from Health Sherpa answer your health care and health insurance questions.
This episode includes answers to:
What is Medicaid Unwinding and what should you do if you are currently enrolled in Medicaid?
What is the Medicaid Unwinding Special Enrollment Period?
I have Florida Blue health insurance and can't see an...
2023-05-0927 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardWhat did Congress just do about the default crisis? w/ Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across GenerationsWhat did Congress just do about the default crisis? Nicole Jorwic at Caring Across Generations talks about the default bill that the U.S. House just passed, and what the cuts would mean to Medicaid and our health care.
Plus experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from Health Sherpa answer your health care and health insurance questions.
This episode includes answers to:
How can I find a supplement plan that covers prescription drugs too?
Don't you practically have to h...
2023-05-0224 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardIs the abortion pill banned or not? w/ Jodi Jacobson, Healthcare Across BordersIs the abortion pill banned or not? Jodi Jacobson of Healthcare Across Borders talks about abortion care and the war on medication abortion in America.
Plus experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from Health Sherpa answer your health care and health insurance questions.
This episode includes answers to:
Why is my husband's insurance cheaper for him than me for the same plan through his employer?
What do you do if you're not old enough for Medicare?
What if your i...
2023-04-2529 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardHave You Paid Your Taxes? Why Millionaires Aren't Paying Their Fair Share! w/ Maura Quint, Americans for Tax FairnessHave you paid your taxes yet? How come millionaires and billionaires aren't paying their fair share! Maura Quint from Americans for Tax Fairness talks about health care and the American tax system, and how we can tax wealthy individuals and corporations to help pay for the health care that America needs.
Plus experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from Health Sherpa answer your health care and health insurance questions.
This episode includes answers to:
You receive a bad diagnosis. Should...
2023-04-1128 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardAffordable Care Act Turns 13! How is Obamacare doing? w/ Jonathan Cohn, author of "The Ten Year War"The Affordable Care Act turns 13 this month — coming a long way since President Obama signed it into law in 2010. But how has Obamacare fared through the decade? And, with ongoing conservative threats, what's next? Jonathan Cohn, senior national reporter for HuffPost and author of “The Ten Year War: Obamacare and the Unfinished Crusade for Universal Coverage”, joins Care Talk to talk about the history and future of the Affordable Care Act, and what's next for health care reform in America. Plus experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Aleka G...
2023-03-2830 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Medicaid Unwinding w/ Natasha Murphy, Center for American ProgressGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to Care Talk. We answer YOUR health care & health insurance questions live, with experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from Health Sherpa.
Special guest Natasha Murphy, director of Health Policy at Center for American Progress, discusses about Medicaid unwinding, the end of the public health emergency, and what this means for your health insurance.
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2023-03-2127 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - End Medical Debt w/ Jerry Ashton, co-founder of RIP Medical DebtGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to Care Talk. We answer YOUR health care & health insurance questions live, with experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from Health Sherpa.
Special guest Jerry Ashton, co-founder of the non-profit RIP Medical Debt and co-author of “End Medical Debt”, discusses how you can fight medical debts. Get his book here: https://amzn.to/42ax6BM
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2023-03-1429 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Never Pay the First Bill w/ Marshall Allen, author of "Never Pay the First Bill"Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to Care Talk. We answer YOUR health care & health insurance questions live, with experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works.
Special guest Marshall Allen, author of the book “Never Pay the First Bill”, discusses how you can fight health care overcharging and outrageous medical bills in America. Buy Marshall Allen's book now: https://amzn.to/3mKUkhx
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2023-03-0736 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Infant and Child Vaccinations w/ Dr. Shetal Shah, Doctors for AmericaGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to Care Talk. We answer YOUR health care & health insurance questions live, with experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Zoid Finch from Health Sherpa.
Special guest Dr. Shetal Shah from Doctors for America, practicing neonatologist and researcher, talks about the decline in infant and child vaccination rates.
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2023-02-2825 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - State Of Our Health Care w/ Anne Shoup, Protect Our CareGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to Care Talk. We answer YOUR health care & health insurance questions live, with experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from Health Sherpa.
Special guest Anne Shoup from Protect Our Care discusses the State of the Union and President Biden’s health care agenda.
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2023-02-1428 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Ambulance Surprise Bills w/ Patricia Kelmar, U.S. PIRGGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to Care Talk. We answer YOUR health care & health insurance questions live, with experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works.
Special guest Patricia Kelmar from PIRG talks about surprise medical billing and ambulance surprise bills, and what we can do about it.
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2023-02-0730 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - How Dehumanizing Administrative Burdens Harm Disabled People w/ Mia Ives-Rublee, Center for American ProgressGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to Care Talk. We answer YOUR health care & health insurance questions live, with experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa.
Special guest Mia Ives-Rublee from Center for American Progress talks about their latest report on unnecessary barriers to social services for the disability community, How Dehumanizing Administrative Burdens Harm Disabled People, and what to do about it.
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2023-01-3131 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Indian Health Service w/ Dr. Meghan O’Connell, Doctors for AmericaGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to Care Talk. We answer YOUR health care & health insurance questions live, with experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa.
Special guest Dr. Meghan O’Connell from Doctors for America talks about the Indian Health Service.
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2023-01-2427 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Lowering Prescription Drug Costs w/ David Mitchell, founder Patients for Affordable DrugsLast chance for open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act - deadline is January 15! Got questions about Medicare or Affordable Care Act Obamacare, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to Care Talk. We answer YOUR health care & health insurance questions live, with experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices & Health Care Voter, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa.
Special guest David Mitchell from Patients for Affordable Drugs talks about how the drug price provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act will impact Americans in...
2023-01-1033 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Ending predatory medical debt in Arizona w/ Kaylan Fodor, Healthcare Rising ArizonaOpen enrollment for Affordable Care Act health insurance continues through January 15! There’s still time to get covered with affordable insurance for next year. Got questions about Medicare or Affordable Care Act Obamacare, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to Care Talk. We answer YOUR health care & health insurance questions live, with experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices & Health Care Voter, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa
Special guest Kaylan Fodor from Healthcare Rising Arizona talks about the winning fight to end...
2022-12-2030 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Health Care Staffing Crisis in America w/ Debbie White, HPAE NJ & Anne Tan Piazza - Oregon Nurses AssociationOpen enrollment for Affordable Care Act health insurance continues! It’s time to get covered with affordable insurance for next year. Got questions about Medicare or Affordable Care Act Obamacare, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to Care Talk. We answer YOUR health care & health insurance questions live, with experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices & Health Care Voter and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa.
Special guests Debbie White, RN- president of HPAE NJ (and AFT VP) and Anne Tan Piazza- executive director of the Oregon Nurses Association, talk about Amer...
2022-12-1330 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Health Care and the VA System w/ Stacey Echols Sr., VA Health Eligibility CenterOpen enrollment for Medicare and Affordable Care Act health insurance continues! It’s time to get covered with affordable insurance for next year. Got questions about your Medicare or Affordable Care Act Obamacare options, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to Care Talk. We answer YOUR questions live, with experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices and Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works.
Special guest Stacey Echols Sr., Acting Director of the VA Health Eligibility Center talks about health care and the VA system.
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2022-12-0628 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Health Care in Puerto Rico & the U.S. Territories w/ Edwin Park, Georgetown Center for Children and FamiliesOpen enrollment for Medicare and Affordable Care Act health insurance is back! It’s time to get covered with affordable insurance for next year. Got questions about your Medicare or Affordable Care Act Obamacare options, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to Care Talk. We answer YOUR questions live, with experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works and Zoid Finch from Health Sherpa.
Special guest Edwin Park from Georgetown Center for Children and Families talks about health care in Puerto Rico and...
2022-11-2932 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Medicare and Affordable Care Act open enrollment w/ Adam Hoyer, Protect Our CareOpen enrollment continues! It’s time to get covered with affordable health insurance for next year. Got questions about your Medicare or Affordable Care Act Obamacare options, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to CareTalk. We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices & Health Care Voter, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works and Zoid Finch from Health Sherpa.
Special guest Adam Hoyer from Protect Our Care discusses what Congress can do on health care in the lame duck session at the end of the year, and what next...
2022-11-2228 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Open enrollment, election results, and moreOpen enrollment is back! It’s time to get covered with affordable health insurance for next year. Got questions about your Medicare or Affordable Care Act Obamacare options, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to CareTalk. We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices & Health Care Voter, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works and Zoid Finch from Health Sherpa.
We’ll also be talking about the November 2022 election results, and what they could mean for your health care.
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2022-11-1529 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Lower Costs, Better Care w/ Anne Shoup, Protect Our CareGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works.
Joining us is special guest Anne Shoup from Protect Our Care, who will talk about the Inflation Reduction Act’s measures to drive down health care costs, and the national bus tour to let Americans know how and when they can access these new benefits.
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2022-09-2728 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Covid Boosters w/ Dr. Meena Bewtra, Doctors for AmericaGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices & Health Care Voter, and Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works.
Joining us is special guest Dr. Meena Bewtra from Doctors for America, who will talk about COVID boosters and the state of the pandemic.
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2022-09-2028 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Lowering Prescription Drug Costs w/ Margarida Jorge, Health Care For America NOWGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa.
Joining us is special guest Margarida Jorge of Health Care For America NOW, who will talk about the fight to lower prescription drug costs - what is and isn't in the Inflation Reduction Act, what Congress could do next, and what's happening in the states.
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2022-09-1327 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Racial Disparities in Health Care w/ Dr. Chidi Wamuo, Doctors for AmericaGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices & Health Care Voter, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa.
Joining us is special guest Dr. Chidi Wamuo of Doctors for America, who will talk about racial disparities in health care and what we can do about it.
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2022-08-3027 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - What to do about a scary diagnosis w/ Dr. Eric Sullivan, Doctors for AmericaGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa.
Joining us is special guest Dr. Eric Sullivan of Doctors for America, who will talk about what to do if you or a loved one gets a scary medical diagnosis–working within the medical system, getting 2nd opinions, getting expert care from outside your local provider.
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2022-08-2332 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Health care proxies, living wills, and more w/ Dr. Sara Teichholtz, Doctors for AmericaGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices & Health Care Voter, and Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works.
Joining us is special guest Dr. Sara Teichholtz of Doctors for America, who will talk about health care proxies, living will and durable power of attorney, medical directives and more.
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2022-08-1628 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Inflation Reduction Act & your health care w/ Anne Shoup, Protect Our CareGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gurel from HealthSherpa.
Joining us is special guest Anne Shoup of Protect Our Care, who will talk about the budget reconciliation bill, the Inflation Reduction Act and what it means for our health care.
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2022-08-0930 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Consolidation and competition of medical providers w/ Eagan Kemp, Public CitizenGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa.
Joining us is special guest Eagan Kemp of Public Citizen, who will talk about consolidation and competition of medical providers, and what does this mean for patients.
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2022-08-0229 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Patient safety and advocacy w/ Dr. Ami Macurdy KeattsGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa.
Joining us is special guest Dr. Ami Macurdy Keatts to talk about patient safety and advocacy from a physician's perspective.
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2022-07-2628 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Abortion post Roe v Wade w/ Lizzie Presser, ProPublicaGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa.
Joining us is special guest Lizzie Presser from ProPublica to talk about the history of self-managed abortion, the different types, and current-day activism in this space.
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2022-07-1928 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - What is SSI, and SSDI? w/ Peter Grumbles, Law Offices of John DunlapGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa.
Joining us is special guest Peter Grumbles from the Law Offices of John Dunlap to talk about SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) and how those programs work or don't work for you.
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2022-07-1228 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Health Insurance Premiums at Risk w/ Adam Hoyer, Protect Our CareGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa.
Joining us is special guest Adam Hoyer from Protect Our Care, to talk about the impending threat to the Affordable Care Act this fall and how your health insurance rates may go up if Congress doesn’t act. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS (202) 838-6837
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2022-06-2829 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Gun Violence and Health Care w/ Dr. Meena Bewtra, Doctors for AmericaGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices & Health Care Voter, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa.
Joining us is special guest Dr. Meena Bewtra from Doctors for America, to talk about gun violence and health care. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS (202) 838-6837
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2022-06-1429 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Abortion and Health Care w/ Dr. Meena Bewtra, Doctors for AmericaGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa.
Joining us is special guest Dr. Meena Bewtra from Doctors for America, to talk about abortion, reproductive health care, and the Supreme Court’s impending ruling.
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2022-06-0727 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - America and the Global Pandemic w/ Keifer Buckingham, Open Society FoundationsGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa.
Joining us is special guest Keifer Buckingham of Open Society Foundations, to talk about the global response to the COVID pandemic, and what America needs to do going forward.
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2022-05-0330 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Health Care & Medical Debt w/ John McNamara, Consumer Financial Protection BureauGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa.
Joining us is special guest John McNamara from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), to talk about health care and consumer credit reporting of medical debt.
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2022-04-2629 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Health Care and our Tax System w/ Maura Quint, Americans for Tax FairnessGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa.
Joining us is special guest Maura Quint from Americans for Tax Fairness & Unrig Our Economy on Tax Day to talk about health care and our tax system.
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2022-04-1928 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - State-Based Public Options for Health Insurance w/ Liz Hagan, United States of CareGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices & Health Care Voter, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa.
Joining us is special guest Liz Hagan from United States of Care to talk about state-based public options for health insurance, what are they, and what does that mean for you.
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2022-04-1231 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Health Care Around The World w/ T. R. Reid, author "The Healing of America"Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa.
Joining us is special guest T. R. Reid, author of "The Healing of America: A Global Quest for Better, Cheaper, and Fairer Health Care" to talk about why all the other advanced democracies can get better health outcomes at half our cost in America.
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2022-04-0532 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - What to Do if You're Losing Health Insurance Through Medicaid w/ Natasha Murphy, Center for American ProgressGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa.
Joining us is special guest Natasha Murphy from Center for American Progress to talk about the upcoming Medicaid unwinding when the Public Health Emergency ends - what to do if you're losing health insurance through Medicaid.
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2022-03-2930 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Affordable Care Act 12th Anniversary w/ Anne Shoup, Protect Our CareGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa.
Joining us is special guest Anne Shoup from Protect Our Care to talk about twelve years of the Affordable Care Act, ongoing attacks on the law, and what the future looks like for Obamacare.
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2022-03-2231 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - What Children with Complex Medical Conditions & Disabilities Face w/ Little LobbyistsGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa.
Joining us are special guests from Little Lobbyists to talk about Medicaid, home & community based services, and what children with complex medical conditions & disabilities face.
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2022-03-1535 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Biden's State of the Union and Plans to Improve Health Care w/ Adam Hoyer, Protect Our CareWelcome to Care Talk! We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa.
Special guest Adam Hoyer from Protect Our Care to talk about President Biden’s State of the Union speech and what the administration plans to do this year to improve our health care in America.
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2022-03-0829 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - How to Fight Outrageous Medical Bills w/ Adam Fox, Colorado Consumer Health Initiative (CCHI)Welcome to Care Talk! We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa.
Special guest Adam Fox from Colorado Consumer Health Initiative (CCHI) talks about how to fight outrageous medical bills.
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2022-03-0229 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - All the Pieces of Our Health Care System w/ Wendell PotterWelcome to Care Talk! We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa.
Special guest former industry exec Wendell Potter from the Center for Health & Democracy and author of "Deadly Spin: An Insurance Company Insider Speaks Out on How Corporate PR Is Killing Health Care and Deceiving Americans" talks about all the pieces of our health care system, and how they increase our costs and fight reform.
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2022-02-1629 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - The E.R. versus Urgent Care w/ Dr. Cedric Dark, Doctors for AmericaWelcome to Care Talk! We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa.
Special guest Dr. Cedric Dark from Doctors for America discusses when to go to Urgent Care versus the Emergency Room.
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2022-02-0928 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Answering Your COVID Questions w/ Dr. Meena Bewtra, Doctors for AmericaWelcome to Care Talk! We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa.
Special guest Dr. Meena Bewtra from Doctors for America answers your COVID-19 novel coronavirus questions.
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2022-02-0127 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Health Disparities in American Health Care w/ Dr. Sanjeev Sriram (Dr. America)Welcome to Care Talk! We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa.
Special guest Dr. Sanjeev Sriram aka Doctor America talks about health disparities in the American health care system, and what we can do about it.
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2022-01-2528 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Last Chance to Get Covered with Health Insurance during Open EnrollmentWelcome to Care Talk! Open enrollment for 2022 is almost over, the deadline is January 15th to get covered with affordable health insurance through the ACA aka Obamacare.
We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa.
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2022-01-1128 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - No Surprises Act and the End of Surprise Medical Bills?Welcome to Care Talk! We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa. We also talk about the No Surprises Act and the potential end of surprise medical billing.
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2022-01-0426 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - COVID-19 and the holidays w/ Justin Lowenthal, Doctors for AmericaWelcome to Care Talk! We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa.
Joining us is special guest Justin Lowenthal from Doctors for America to talk about COVID-19 and the holidays, what do you need to know to protect yourself and your family.
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2021-12-2140 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - We're Here to Answer Your Health Insurance Questions!Welcome to Care Talk! Affordable Care Act open enrollment for 2022 is going on now through January 15th, 2022.
We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from Health Care Voter & Health Care Voices, Rich Fiesta from Alliance for Retired Americans, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa.
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2021-12-1429 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Who Has Health Insurance Questions? We Answer 'Em! w/ Mia Ives-Rublee, Center for American ProgressWelcome to Care Talk! Affordable Care Act open enrollment is going on now through January 15th, 2022. We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa.
Mia Ives-Rublee from Center for American Progress answers your questions about Medicaid, SSI, and SSDI.
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2021-12-0726 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Drowning in Health Insurance Questions? We're Here to Help!Welcome to Care Talk! Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act 2022 runs through January 15, 2022. We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from HHealth Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa.
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2021-11-3031 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Do You Have Health Insurance Questions? We have answers!Welcome to Care Talk! We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS (202) 838-6837
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2021-11-2330 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Health Insurance Questions? We have answers!Welcome to Care Talk! We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS (202) 838-6837
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2021-11-1629 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - We Answer Your Health Insurance QuestionsWelcome to Care Talk! We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS (202) 838-6837
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2021-11-0928 min
Care Talk with Laura PackardCare Talk - Answering Your Health Insurance QuestionsWelcome to our first episode of the new weekly show Care Talk! We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa.
CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS (202) 838-6837
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2021-11-0232 min