Smarter Patients with Ilana Jacqueline
Smarter Patients is a micropodcast that makes healthcare make sense—in 15 minutes or less. Hosted by nationally recognized author and patient advocate Ilana Jacqueline, each episode delivers fast, practical lessons that teach listeners how to survive the American healthcare system one sick day at a time.
From navigating insurance nightmares and understanding your medical records to decoding hidden doctor’s notes and confronting medical gaslighting, Smarter Patients gives you the knowledge—and the language—to advocate for yourself with confidence. It’s bite-sized education designed for anyone who’s ever left a doctor’s office feeling confused, dismissed, or unheard.
Smarter Patients with Ilana Jacqueline
Laid Off? Here’s Your 72-Hour Healthcare Survival Plan
You just got the call. HR. Fifteen minutes. No warning.
Before the shock wears off, your health insurance clock is already ticking.
In this episode, I break down what to do right now — from activating COBRA to getting on your spouse’s plan, applying for Medicaid, or jumping to the healthcare marketplace. You have less time than you think to protect your care — but I’ll show you exactly how to do it.
For show notes and a resource guide from this episode, view it online here: https://ilanajacqueline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Episode-2-Cobra-Guide.pdf