The Cost of Care

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The Cost of Care LIVE at the Health Plan Alliance Leadership Summit Dec 15, 2022

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It’s The Cost of Care Live from the Health Plan Alliance Fall Leadership Summit! Join our host David Smith and an exciting panel of healthcare policy leaders to examine critical questions such as: What is it that you wish you could do for your members to improve their health but can’t? If there were no constraints on what you could invest in, what would you do?

Thank you, Health Plan Alliance, for helping make this episode possible. Health Plan Alliance is a nationwide network of regional health plans, hospitals and physicians working together to improve performance, deliver exceptional service, transform care, and champion health and well-being in their local markets. To learn more visit healthplanalliance.org.

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The Cost of Care: Voices from the Frontlines Dec 14, 2022

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Recorded and produced by StoryCorps Studios, Voices From the Frontlines is a project created by #FirstRespondersFirst, an initiative of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Thrive Global, and Creative Artists Agency Foundation that takes a whole human approach to healthcare worker well-being. Additional support is provided by the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation. In this conversation, colleagues and friends Soren Glassing and Fran Heller talk about their experience working together in a hospital palliative care unit throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and the therapeutic power of art.

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The Cost of Care: Voices from the Frontlines Dec 07, 2022

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Recorded and produced by StoryCorps Studios, Voices From the Frontlines is a project created by #FirstRespondersFirst, an initiative of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Thrive Global, and Creative Artists Agency Foundation that takes a whole human approach to healthcare worker well-being. Additional support is provided by the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation. In this conversation, Filipina and nurse practitioner Riza Mauricio talks to her three adult children Rina Mauricio and Rica Buchanan — both doctors — and Regie Mauricio, an economist, about her experiences with racism and sexism in the medical profession, and the importance of advocating for yourself and your community.

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Do We Really Care About Nurses? Nov 21, 2022

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In this special episode of The Cost of Care, host David Smith shines a light on how the nation is driving a national shortage of nursing professionals, hearing from frontline, retired, and nurse educators and advocates. He'll take listeners through the nursing landscape pre-pandemic, how COVID-19 fueled the crisis, and what the future portends without meaningful intervention. Sponsored by Nurse.com. As the trusted career resource built by and for nurses, Nurse.com fosters the largest online community of nurses, connecting with nearly 3 million nurses per month. Nurse.com serves nurses with lifelong career support through accredited continuing education, job opportunities, and a thriving community that supports their passion for the profession and empowers them to flourish.

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11. Who Gets to Be Healthy? <Special Episode> Feb 24, 2022

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In a special episode, timed with Black History Month, David shares his thoughts on the legacy of slavery and the impact structural racism on the cost of care today, about a year since the show’s first launch. David’s joined by Kristi Henderson of Optum, Yasmine Winkler, a leader in the health, diversity and inclusion space and Ron Wyatt of MCIC Vermont to define health equity today, and explore how to live up to imperative goals around attainably healthy lives.

This special episode was funded by the American Telemedicine Association (ATA), the premier organization working to accelerate the adoption of telehealth. The ATA2022 annual conference, May 1-3 in Boston, will be the largest event in virtual care this year. Use our exclusive comp code ATA22LEMONADA when registering to receive a $150 discount: https://gotelehealth.org/ata-2022/.

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Breaking the Cycle of Generational Trauma with Billie Lourd Dec 23, 2021

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As a holiday bonus, the team at The Cost of Care wanted to share one of their favorite podcasts of 2021 with you. New Day from Lemonada Media is a podcast with a simple goal - helping you get through the day and look forward to tomorrow. Every week, Claire Bidwell Smith shares one way to make your day and life a little better. From waking up with more energy to finding contentment with relationships, to keeping your New Year resolutions all year long, Claire and her guests help you answer the big question: How can I lead a more fulfilling life? New Day is back with brand new episodes starting January 5th.

Billie Lourd has been grieving the loss of her mother, Carrie Fisher, and grandmother, Debbie Reynolds since 2016. She shares what it was like growing up in the public eye in a family dealing with addiction and mental illness. This week’s practice is about all the things you inherit from your family (good and bad) and the patterns you want to break.

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David Smith Revisits Last Day S1 Ep 3: And Now, We Rewind the Tape Aug 30, 2021

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Opioids are killing more people than ever. In 2020, overdose deaths in the U.S. spiked nearly 30% to a record high -- the sharpest annual increase in 30 years. Fentanyl sold on the street and the ongoing toll of the pandemic are the primary drivers. With so many of us affected, there’s a dire need for solutions. That’s why we’re re-releasing episodes 2-12 from season one with new updates from previous guests and fans of the show. Last Day Revisited: The Opioid Crisis is a binge listen that offers essential knowledge, support, and answers for people directly impacted by addiction. PLUS, we reveal what topic we’ll be covering in Last Day Season 3, dropping early 2022. Together, we can reduce stigma and save lives. On Last Day, we talk about what’s killing us, the stuff that’s hard to comprehend and getting worse every day. Join host Stephanie Wittels Wachs, as she confronts massive epidemics with humanity, wit, and a quest for progress. While Season 1 chronicled the opioid crisis in the US, Season 2 delves into the growing suicide rate, telling real stories, talking to experts, and asking everyone along the way, "How did we get here, and what could we have done differently?"

On this episode, Stefano Cordova Jr.’s family tries to make sense of Stefano’s overdose death and how they all got here. Then, Dr. Sam Snodgrass, a behavioral pharmacologist with a doctorate in biopsychology, explains how his own addiction to opioids is a disease and why understanding that is key to helping people with substance use disorders.

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10. Pro Tips on Fighting the System Jun 10, 2021

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In the final episode of the season, David highlights pro tips from the experts themselves: patient advocates Linda Michelson and AnnMarie McIlwain. Dr. David Blumenthal of The Commonwealth Fund joins to shine the light on tangible solutions on how to restructure our national health care system.

Resources from the episode:

Check out Marshall Allen's book, Never Pay the First Bill: And Other Ways to Fight the Health Care System and Win: https://www.marshallallen.com/
Contact Linda Michelson: https://medicalbillproblems.com/
Contact AnnMarie McIlwain and her team: http://www.patientadvocators.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnueFBhChARIsAPu3YkR5dzaS6o-jIY8ZJUoJZUlRku1bWMVgVYfnn5wQ4F-c1YwmDUbMihIaAnb9EALw_wcB
Keep up with the Commonwealth Fund: https://www.commonwealthfund.org/
AdvoConnection’s patient advocates directory: https://profile.advoconnection.com/
AdvoConnection’s comprehensive overview of patient advocacy: https://www.aphadvocates.org/profession-overview/
National Patient Advocate Foundation’s resources on choosing the best health care plan for you: https://www.npaf.org/patients-and-caregivers/how-to-choose-a-plan/
CoPatient’s resources for making sure your bills are fair and accurate: https://www.copatient.com/

Keep up with David on twitter @CHIDavidSmith.

Share your feedback! Email us at costofcare@lemonadamedia.com or leave us a voicemail at 833-453-6662.

Support for this episode of The Cost of Care comes from Healthline.com, America’s leading digital health brand. Visit healthline.com/costofcare now, and stay connected by following @healthline on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Healthline: Powering healthy actions and supporting you on your journey to well-being.

Support for this podcast comes from The Commonwealth Fund, a health care research foundation working to improve the U.S. health system. Visit commonwealthfund.org/costofcare, and stay connected by following us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Commonwealth Fund: Affordable, quality health care. For everyone.

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9. We Asked, You Replied: Listener Submissions Special Jun 03, 2021

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From the start of our show, we’ve asked listeners to share stories about navigating the American health care system. Today, David talks with those of you who have had to fight for health care in order to manage chronic illnesses, secure gender-affirming surgeries, and help children receive developmental therapies for Down Syndrome.

Resources from the episode:

Planned Parenthood transgender identity terms and labels: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/gender-identity/transgender/transgender-identity-terms-and-labels
GLAAD transgender glossary of terms: https://www.glaad.org/reference/transgender
JAMA article on the association between gender-affirming surgery and mental health: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/article-abstract/2779429
National Down Syndrome Society resources for finding support: https://www.ndss.org/lifespan/finding-support/
National Down Syndrome Congress local and national support networks: https://www.ndsccenter.org/programs-resources/affiliate-organizations/local-and-national-support-networks/
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists endometriosis resources: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/endometriosis
Johns Hopkins Crohn’s resources: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/gastroenterology_hepatology/diseases_conditions/faqs/crohns_disease.html
Cancer Care breast cancer resources: https://www.cancercare.org/diagnosis/breast_cancer

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8. Medical Jargon is Killing Us May 27, 2021

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Medical jargon is a thing of the past and health literacy is now en vogue – and can actually save patients’ lives according to our guest, Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick. We're also joined by Dr. Venice Haynes and Natalie Davis who talk to us about the anxiety, confusion, and fears people across the country have about asking those life-saving health care questions and booking a doctor’s appointment in the first place.

Resources from the episode:

Dr. Lisa’s interview with The Atlantic on the upside of health care plainspeak: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/12/public-health-value-speaking-plainly/617352/
Dr. Lisa on the Street YouTube series: https://www.grapevinehealth.com/media
Dr. Lisa’s Washington Post op-ed on how zip codes can determine health outcomes: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/local-opinions/my-southeast-dc-zip-code-shouldnt-be-my-health-destiny/2020/11/17/156a989c-1931-11eb-befb-8864259bd2d8_story.html
US of Care Voices of Real Life storytelling project: https://unitedstatesofcare.org/who-we-are/voices/
US of Care Voices of Real Life YouTube series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLchtNczPer_8g7icvpiu2gmVNPr9XPENQ
US of Care listening project 2020 findings: https://unitedstatesofcare.org/findings-from-deep-listening-and-national-public-opinion-research/
Keep up with US of Care on twitter: https://twitter.com/USofCare
Follow Grapevine Health on twitter: https://twitter.com/HealthGrapevine?s=20

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