AfPA's Patient Access Podcast

Latest Episodes:

What Nurses are Fighting For Oct 04, 2019

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In this conversation, Kim Newlin, president of the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association, describes how the nursing profession has changed and the big impact utilization management has on CV patients and their caretakers.

What is Grateful Patient Day? Aug 28, 2019

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In this episode, former San Diego Chargers placekicker and NFL Man of the Year Rolf Benirschke explains why patients should share their story of gratitude on September 7.

Who Cares about Patient Advocacy? Aug 19, 2019

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Alliance for Patient Access Chairman David Charles, MD, explains why health care providers must be equipped and ready to advocate for their patients.

Hard to Swallow May 22, 2019

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Parents whose newborns are ready for hospital discharge sometimes receive discouraging news: Feeding complications require a longer stay. In this episode, advocate Kelli Kelley and neonatal therapist Sue Ludwig discuss why feeding challenges occur—and how they affect babies and their families.

The Benefits—and Hidden Costs—of Clinical Trials May 08, 2019

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While participating in a clinical trial is free, some patients can't join or complete a trial because of associated costs. David Charles, MD, of the Coalition of Clinical Trials Awareness discusses costs to patients and the big-picture implications to society.

Sick, Sad & Switched Apr 26, 2019

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In this episode, AfPA's Amanda Conschafter and Brian Kennedy share stories and findings from the group's first-of-its-kind national study on non-medical switching and quality of life.

Who’s Driving Insulin Prices? Apr 11, 2019

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When it comes to rising insulin prices, pharmacy benefit managers are “driving the bus,” explains George Huntley. In this episode, George describes the dynamics that continue to push insulin out of patients’ reach.

This is Not Parkinson’s Mar 13, 2019

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Similar symptoms, different diseases. Patrick McCartney of the International Essential Tremor Foundation explains how raising the profile of essential tremor can help patients get an accurate diagnosis, gain confidence and find community.

Gout: Beyond the Myths Feb 13, 2019

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Patients who experience gout attacks – who suffer in agonizing pain – often resist going to the doctor. But they shouldn’t. In this conversation, Christopher Parker, DO, of the Alliance for Gout Awareness dispels myths and reassures patients they can take control of their disease.

The Really Serious Virus Jan 28, 2019

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It's Respiratory Syncytial Virus season. Do you know the signs? Shanisty Ireland didn't when her six-week-old son Adam contracted the disease. In this episode, Shanisty recalls her family's RSV experience, while Mitchell Goldstein, MD, of the National Coalition for Infant Health shares key risk factors and signs parents should look for.