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Avoid Staying Sick & Going Broke
Welcome to Avoid Staying Sick and Going Broke, the show that takes the headache out of healthcare and brings you a humorous guide to navigating the confusing world of medical jargon, insurance bills, and everything in between. Whether you’re mystified by your latest hospital bill, unsure what a deductible even is, or just curious about how the healthcare system works, you’ve come to the right place.
On this show we break down the complex healthcare landscape into bite-sized, easy-to-understand pieces. No need to feel overwhelmed—we’ll help you decode the terminology and share tips on becoming your own best healthcare advocate. You’ll also learn how to avoid the financial pitfalls of medical care (aka “financial toxicity”) and leave feeling empowered, informed, and maybe even entertained.
Plus, healthcare professionals can tune in for insights on how to better explain medical details to their patients with clarity and compassion. So, grab your coffee (it’s good for you!) and get ready to dive in—it’s time to make healthcare a little less stressful and a lot more understandable!
Avoid Staying Sick & Going Broke
Latest Episodes
Breaking Down Prior Authorization: What Patients Need to Know
In today’s episode, we dive deep into prior authorization, a process often seen as a bureaucratic hurdle but one that can significantly impact patient care. Backed by alarming statistics from the American Medical Assoc...
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Women's Health, Medicare Advantage, and the ACA: Key Post-Election Healthcare Changes
In this episode of Avoid Staying Sick and Going Broke, we take a deep dive into what healthcare changes might be on the horizon following the 2024 election and the return of a Trump administration alongside a GOP Congr...
Health Insurance Simplified: Key Tips for Open Enrollment
*Trigger Warning: Mention of DNC and miscarriage.* Navigating health insurance can be tricky, as our co-hosts, Bobbi Buell and Cass Lewis will share today. Focusing on the pitfalls of temporary plans and how to n...
Medicare Disadvantage? Unpacking the Truth Behind Medicare Advantage
In this episode of the Avoid Staying Sick and Going Broke podcast, hosts Bobbi Buell and Cass Lewis take a deep dive into the complexities of Medicare Advantage, or as they sometimes call it, “Medicare Disadvantage.” With humor, person...
Introducing: Avoid Staying Sick & Going Broke–A new podcast
Welcome to Avoid Staying Sick and Going Broke, the show that takes the headache out of healthcare and brings you a humorous guide to navigating the confusing world of medical jargon, insurance bills, and everything in between. Whether ...