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Uncared For

Lemonada Media
Caregiving
Elder Care
Medical Debt
Mental Health
Alzheimer's Disease
Immigrant Communities
Medicaid
Family Dynamics
Healthcare System
Aging
Health Care Policy
Cancer
Therapy
Patients
Insurance Denials
Long-Term Care
Undocumented Immigrants
Community Support
Cultural Identity
Mitochondrial Disease

In a country that seems more divided than ever, there's one thing almost everyone agrees on: our healthcare system feels broken. From crushing medical debt, to rural hospital closures, deep cuts to medicaid, and the stress of insurance denials, so many Americans aren’t getting the care they need. In Season 3 of Uncared For, award-winning journalist SuChin Pak (Add to Cart, MTV News) talks to patie... more

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With the U.S. being the most dangerous high-income nation for childbirth, postpartum is a critical time for new mothers to have continuous, uninterrupted healthcare. Most of the country has extended postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to 12 mon... more

About half of people with mental illness aren’t able to access treatment – and it's not just because the U.S. is facing a provider shortage. Health insurance networks often create barriers to mental health care, rather than making it more accessible.... more

Rural healthcare is in crisis. Nearly 200 rural hospitals across the country have closed in the past two decades, and many more are on the brink. In this episode, we’re zeroing in on the state with the lowest-ranking health care system in the nation:... more

Nearly one in five people report that they or a family member have been denied coverage for a service that their own doctor recommended. For cancer patients like Kay Hsu, those denials aren’t just about money – they’re about survival. When her insura... more

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Maya Gobara
A mother from Little Rock, Arkansas, sharing her experience with maternal healthcare.
Episode: Fighting for Maternal Healthcare in Arkansas
Kendra F. Dunlap
A trauma-focused therapist based in Berkeley, California, who specializes in trauma-informed therapy and caregiver support, primarily working with BIPOC individuals.
Soul Harmony Therapy
Episode: Why Is It So Hard To Find a Therapist?
Dr. Kimberly Sanford
OB-GYN passionate about caring for her rural patients
Greenwood LaFleur Hospital
Episode: Rural Health Care is in Crisis
Dr. Daniel Edney
Mississippi's state health officer
Mississippi State Health Department
Episode: Rural Health Care is in Crisis
Kay Hsu
Breast cancer patient and advocate who has fought her insurers for years, all while managing her cancer diagnosis.
Episode: Insurance Denials Feel Like a Death Sentence
Fumiko Chino
Oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and advocate for healthcare affordability
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Episode: Medical Debt: Sinking Into The Abyss
Noam Levey
Senior correspondent at KFF Health News, has covered healthcare for 15 years
KFF Health News
Episode: Medical Debt: Sinking Into The Abyss
Julie Rovner
Chief Washington Correspondent for KFF Health News and author
KFF Health News
Episode: Bonus: Your Health is at Stake This Election
Kim Moy
A spousal caregiver and advocate for family caregivers
Caregiver Wisdom
Episode: From Partner to Caregiver

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SuChin Pak
Award-winning journalist and host known for her compelling storytelling and deep engagement with chronic health issues and systemic care questions.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 215 ratings
  • Relevant for the times

    I enjoy the personal stories highlighted in each episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nonstick pan
    United Statesa month ago
  • Inspiring?

    Fumiko joined forces with the organization that ruined her life with medical bills and that is supposed to be inspiring? I guess for her, personally, but not in the sense that she is helping prevent the same fate for others as is implied. If she works for the hospital as a physician, she has no control over billing and collection for her patients. Weird story to choose for this series. “I just went to med school and became a doctor!” isn’t an option for most people as a strategy to get out from ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    fifiderfrosch
    United States2 months ago
  • Much needed.

    So few podcasts addressing this segment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    changagarcia
    United States2 months ago
  • Birthing People

    You have literally taken what might be an interesting series & ruined it with woke dumbness. Seriously? Birthing people??? This is not ok! Women are the only gender that grow and birth babies. Way to trample all over an entire gender! Gah! So gross!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MrsBiggs
    United States10 months ago
  • Where were you

    I wish I had this two years ago. Season 2 opener is spot on and having gone through a similar situation the conversation hit home.

    How does a 1st world nation not have a method to care for its elders.

    Great find

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mobilken
    United Statesa year ago

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Overall, the podcast is recognized for its depth and the quality of guest interviews, providing important perspectives on care in America.
Listeners appreciate the insightful storytelling and crucial conversations surrounding healthcare issues.
Many express gratitude for highlighting the struggles of caregivers and the emotional toll of navigating the healthcare system.
Some criticism arises around the political framing of health discussions, indicating a divisive reception for certain terminologies used.

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Insurance Denials Feel Like a Death Sentence
Q: What advice would you give to other cancer patients facing these insurance battles?
Kay suggests reaching out to your network, using AI tools for appeals, and emphasizes the need for collective action and holding elected officials accountable.
Bonus: Showing Up for Care in 2025
Q: What specific care policies and programs should we focus on for 2025?
Raising wages for care workers, protecting Medicaid, and advocating for investments in caregiving systems are critical areas for state and local advocacy.
Bonus: Showing Up for Care in 2025
Q: What does a Trump presidency and a Republican led Congress mean for the care economy, for care workers and for families?
There are significant concerns about proposed Medicaid cuts and the impact on care programs essential for families and workers, including potential tax cuts that could affect funding for care services.
Bonus: Why Millions Are Getting Kicked Off Medicaid
Q: What can families do who rely on Medicaid to keep this from happening again?
Families should actively advocate for themselves, seek assistance from local legal services, and track their eligibility documentation.
Bonus: Why Millions Are Getting Kicked Off Medicaid
Q: Which populations in general are being hit hardest by these disenrollments and why?
Primarily low-income families and children, especially in states that have not expanded Medicaid access, are facing the brunt of disenrollments.

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What is Uncared For about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content focuses on the myriad challenges facing the American healthcare system, particularly emphasizing issues like medical debt, limited access to care, and systemic inequalities. Through conversations with healthcare professionals, advocates, and patients, the exploration highlights personal stories and broader implications surrounding mental health care access, rural healthcare crises, and the fight against insurance denials. Each episode seeks not only to inform but to also advocate for necessary changes in the healthcare landscape, making it particularly poignant for anyone affected by these pressing issues. The podcast is marked by its commitment to highlighting diverse experiences and calling for systemic improvements in health ... more

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1. Maya Gobara
2. Kendra F. Dunlap
3. Dr. Kimberly Sanford
4. Dr. Daniel Edney
5. Kay Hsu
6. Fumiko Chino
7. Noam Levey
8. Julie Rovner

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