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Nurse Talk

Nurse Talk
Healthcare Reform
Single Payer Healthcare
Single-Payer Healthcare
Single Payer Health Care
California
Nursing Homes
Advocacy
Medical Bankruptcy
Health Care Reform
Healthcare Denial
Medicare For All
Reproductive Rights
Affordable Care Act
Insurance Waiting Periods
Health Insurance
Assembly Bill 2200
Private Equity
Labor Unions
Chronic Pain
Medical Bills

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This time on Code WACK! Why are people in America resorting to receiving medical care in animal stalls - even if they have health insurance? What would it take to make volunteer stopgap clinics unnecessary - and who stands in the way of real reform? ... more

This time on Code WACK! Privatized Medicare now covers more than half of older adults nationwide. But how do Medicare Advantage plans’ lower star ratings, narrow networks, and “paper benefits” hit seniors of color hardest-and why are hospitals droppi... more

This time on Code WACK! How does Medicare Advantage - also known as privatized Medicare - fail seniors … especially seniors of color? Why do many seniors find they actually have no other choice than an Advantage plan? What’s the consequence of that l... more

This time on Code WACK! This time on Code WACK! In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we’re rebroadcasting this episode examining how desegregation shaped the experiences of Black patients in America – and what still hasn’t changed. What ... more

This time on Code WACK! In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we’re rebroadcasting our Anthem Award–winning episode on one of the most overlooked civil rights battles in American history: the desegregation of hospitals. The episode features Dr... more

This time on Code WACK! As healthcare costs skyrocket and Americans face new coverage threats, California advocates are pushing for something bigger than simple fixes around the edges. We’re joined by longtime healthcare organizer Michael Lighty, who... more

This time on Code WACK! Today we’re talking about rising healthcare costs and the renewed momentum behind Medicare for All. Recent polling shows majority support for the idea-across Democrats, independents, and even a notable share of Republicans-eve... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Belinda McIntosh
Atlanta-based psychiatrist, Physicians for a National Health Program board member, and co-author of the PNHP report, No Real Choices, How Medicare Advantage Fails Seniors of Color.
Physicians for a National Health Program
Episode: New from CodeWACK! Medicare Advantage Is Breaking America’s Promise to Seniors
Dr. Barbara Berney
Project creator and producer of the documentary Power to Heal, Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution
City University of New York School of Public Health
Episode: New from CodeWACK! Is racism in health care still a problem in 2026? Absolutely.
Dr. Mary-Elizabeth Harmon
A scientist turned storyteller and caregiver helping build caring communities through neighborhood-based care networks.
Episode: Aging in place is hard. Could neighbors be an answer?
Mary-Elizabeth Harmon
A scientist turned storyteller, caregiver, and founder of Village Company 360.
Village Company 360
Episode: The Caregiving Crisis Is Here - and America Isn’t Ready
Sherry Davis Johnson
Health insurance agent
Episode: The hidden forces behind skyrocketing health insurance costs
Jeremy White
Author of InHumana, An American Healthcare Story
Episode: This week from CodeWACK! Love your Medicare Advantage plan? It does NOT love you back
Dr. Erica Rowe Urquhart
Private practice orthopedic surgeon
Episode: New from CodeWACK! Profit, Prejudice, and the Price of Care
Erica Rowe Urquhart
Private practice orthopedic surgeon and Harvard trained biomedical engineer
Episode: When Insurers Play Doctor: How Corporate Greed Ties Physicians’ Hands and Harms Patients
Rachel Madley
Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Center for Health and Democracy
Center for Health and Democracy
Episode: New from CodeWACK! Need care but lack insurance? Check out these free & low-cost options

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Brenda Gazzar
Host of discussions focused on healthcare challenges, particularly around caregiving, insurance, and systemic issues in healthcare. Brenda often shares insights and fosters conversations with knowledgeable guests involved in health policy and advocacy.

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New from CodeWACK! Medicare Advantage Is Breaking America’s Promise to Seniors
Q: So do you know what these patients are doing? Are they just driving farther or what are they doing?
Currently, patients are scrambling and many discover they can no longer see their primary care or specialists after open enrollment ends.
New from CodeWACK! Medicare Advantage Is Breaking America’s Promise to Seniors
Q: And what does lower quality look like when you're sick, older, or disabled?
Lower quality manifests through delays in care, prior authorization issues, and inadequate access to necessary healthcare services.
'No real choice.' How Medicare Advantage fails seniors
Q: How does the so-called 'Gap Trap' affect seniors choosing Medicare options?
The Gap Trap occurs because many lower-income seniors don't truly choose Medicare Advantage; they can't afford Medigap insurance premiums and end up in these plans without real choice.
'No real choice.' How Medicare Advantage fails seniors
Q: What should people remember about the impact of Medicare Advantage on seniors of color?
The most important point is that diversity and access are not equivalent to equity, and just having more people of color in Medicare Advantage plans doesn't mean those plans provide equitable care.
The Caregiving Crisis Is Here - and America Isn’t Ready
Q: What kind of toll has caregiving taken on you personally?
Mary-Elizabeth discusses the exhaustion and financial loss she has experienced over her eight years of caregiving, alongside a positive note about accessing medical care she previously couldn't obtain.

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What is Nurse Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The episodes focus primarily on the pressing issues surrounding the American healthcare system, exploring themes such as the caregiving crisis, health insurance costs, and the impact of legislation on access to health services. There's significant emphasis on personal stories and community solutions, often featuring firsthand experiences of caregivers navigating complex systems. Episodes discuss various topics including Medicare Advantage plans and the implications of policy changes on vulnerable populations, highlighting systemic failures and the urgent need for reform. This podcast is likely to resonate with listeners interested in healthcare, social justice, and community advocacy, particularly those seeking insightful discussions on car... more

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Recent guests on Nurse Talk include:

1. Dr. Belinda McIntosh
2. Dr. Barbara Berney
3. Dr. Mary-Elizabeth Harmon
4. Mary-Elizabeth Harmon
5. Sherry Davis Johnson
6. Jeremy White
7. Dr. Erica Rowe Urquhart
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