Cost of Health
In the U.S., health care costs are rising faster than inflation. This means that every year, more and more of our income is going toward medical expenses, leaving less money to invest in our families, our businesses and our communities. The Cost of Health tells the stories of real people struggling to find solutions to keep their businesses and their families afloat, and discusses possible solutions with the most innovative thinkers in the health care industry today.
Episodes
13 episodes
Senator Krawiec explains how CON laws drive up your health care costs
When asked who might be against the removal of outdated and restrictive Certificate of Need (CON) laws,
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Episode 13
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19:15
HHS Secretary Mandy Cohen on Medicaid Work Requirements, Tobacco and more
In the latest edition of the NC Coalition for Fiscal Health’s podcast, “The Cost of Health,” you’ll hear the second part of our talk with Cohen as she walks us through her vision for Medicaid expansion and creating a healthier North Carolina.
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Episode 11
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17:24
HHS Secretary Mandy Cohen, Talks Health Access Expansion
Since Medicaid is insurance that’s intended for people with lower incomes, it sometimes carries a negative reputation or association. Despite the stigma, Cohen cautions that the majority of its members are either children (1.2 million in North ...
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Episode 10
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21:30
Senator Hise - A Solution to Surprise Hospital Bills
Surprise bills are hugely damaging to families and drive up the costs of our insurance premiums, which is why I was so excited yesterday when senate bill 386 was introduced. This bill will mitigate the impact of surprise bills by setting ...
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Episode 9
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19:30
Want Lower Premiums? Meet Reference Based Reimbursement
Open enrollment for 2019 health insurance plans start on November 1 and last through December 15. Healthcare plans are always changing. We wanted to talk to someone who knows exactly what has happened in 2018 and what can be expected for the up...
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Episode 8
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17:33
Dr. Conway, CEO of Blue Cross NC on rising health care costs
It’s no secret that healthcare costs in North Carolina and across the country are on the rise. But what can be done to lower healthcare costs? On this week’s episode of “The Cost of Health,” we get an insider look on the real ways to keep costs...
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Episode 7
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18:05
Dr. Rahul Rajkumar, CMO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
Rising healthcare costs is a problem that seems to be on everyone’s mind, from patients to government officials. But what are the possible solutions? That’s a tricky answer, but one that Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina Chief Medical Offic...
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Episode 6
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19:52
Possibly unnecessary surgery this year - because it would cost too much next year
Olga Kennedy is busy woman. She works 7 days a week at Aqua Squad Pool and Spa Service which she owns with her husband, she’s a fulltime mom to two children, and she teaches English and general education classes at a private college in Ra...
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Episode 5
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14:48
North Carolina Rep. Kevin Corbin
In this episode, NC Representative Kevin Corbin joins us to discuss the impact of health care costs on his constituents in western North Carolina. He also shares some potential legislative solutions to alleviate health care costs, and talks about...
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Episode 5
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15:08
Not Enough Money For Insulin and Groceries
Doctor John Spangler has noticed a disturbing trend among his patients. They often cannot afford the lifesaving medication they need, even working full time. More and more, families are forced to make the choice between necessities like grocerie...
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Episode 3
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19:47
He changed his whole life so he could afford not to have insurance
Keith Buchanan is a successful IT entrepreneur in Marion, NC. Even though his business is booming, he, and his wife, Dianna, who also works full time, have found that they can no longer afford to pay the rising premiums on their health insurance....
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Episode 2
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15:12
She sacrificed everything else so they could have health insurance
For Lorenda Overman, rising health care costs have meant she and her family, who own the Overman farm in Goldsboro, North Carolina, have been forced to make difficult choices and find creative solutions to ensure they can maintain their way of lif...
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Episode 1
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