Health Savings News

NeedyMeds

A podcast about healthcare costs in the United States and how to save money on the often expensive care all kinds of people need. Hosted by Evan O’Connor along with retired doctors Rich Sagall and Mike Woods. A project of NeedyMeds. read less
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Introducing Health Savings News
13-04-2022
Introducing Health Savings News
Health Savings News is a new podcast about healthcare costs in America and how to save money on the often expensive care all kinds of people need. Join host Evan O'Connor and retired doctors Rich Sagall and Mike Woods every two weeks as we discuss healthcare costs in America, offer tips for saving money, and relevant news that affects and reflects the expensive landscape of healthcare in America.

Episodes

Episode 27: Patient Assistance Programs and Other Resources
27-04-2023
Episode 27: Patient Assistance Programs and Other Resources
Before going on hiatus, Health Savings News discusses patient assistance programs and other resources that can be found on NeedyMeds.org.   Transcript/sources: https://blog.needymeds.org/2023/04/27/health-savings-news-episode-27-patient-assistance-programs-and-other-resources Follow the podcast on Twitter! @HealthSavingPod Send questions, comments, and topic suggestions to podcast@needymeds.org
Episode 26: Dr. Google
13-04-2023
Episode 26: Dr. Google
Health Savings News discusses the dangers of depending on Dr. Google for self-diagnosis.   Transcript/sources: https://blog.needymeds.org/2023/04/13/health-savings-news-episode-26-dr-google Follow the podcast on Twitter! @HealthSavingPod Send questions, comments, and topic suggestions to podcast@needymeds.org
Episode 25: No Surprises Act
30-03-2023
Episode 25: No Surprises Act
Health Savings News goes over the No Surprises Act and how it protects patients from surprise medical bills.   Transcript/sources: https://blog.needymeds.org/2023/03/30/health-savings-news-episode-25-no-surprises-act Follow the podcast on Twitter! @HealthSavingPod Send questions, comments, and topic suggestions to podcast@needymeds.org
Episode 24: Gender Affirming Care
16-03-2023
Episode 24: Gender Affirming Care
Leading into LGBT Health Awareness Week, Health Savings News is joined by Micah O'Connor, a licensed mental health counselor, to talk about gender affirming care and the costs associated with accessing (or not being able to access) this essential healthcare.   Transcript/sources: https://blog.needymeds.org/2023/03/16/health-savings-news-episode-24-gender-affirming-care Follow the podcast on Twitter! @HealthSavingPod Send questions, comments, and topic suggestions to podcast@needymeds.org
Episode 23: Excessive Use & Overdose of Vitamins & Minerals
02-03-2023
Episode 23: Excessive Use & Overdose of Vitamins & Minerals
Health Savings News talks about excessive use and overdose of vitamin and mineral.   Transcript/sources: https://blog.needymeds.org/2023/03/02/health-savings-news-episode-23-excessive-use-overdose-of-vitamins-minerals Follow the podcast on Twitter! @HealthSavingPod Send questions, comments, and topic suggestions to podcast@needymeds.org
Episode 22: The Costs of Ending the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
16-02-2023
Episode 22: The Costs of Ending the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Health Savings News discusses COVID-19, what's changed since we last covered the pandemic in September 2022, as well as addressing the changes to expect when the public health emergency comes to end in May.   Transcript/sources: https://blog.needymeds.org/2023/02/16/health-savings-news-episode-22-the-costs-of-ending-the-covid-19-public-health-emergency Follow the podcast on Twitter! @HealthSavingPod Send questions, comments, and topic suggestions to podcast@needymeds.org
Episode 21: Plan for Passing On
02-02-2023
Episode 21: Plan for Passing On
This episode, Health Savings News discusses how having an end of life plan can save you confusion, grief, and healthcare costs. Visit planforpassinon.org for more information.   Transcript/sources: https://blog.needymeds.org/2023/02/02/health-savings-news-episode-21-plan-for-passing-on Follow the podcast on Twitter! @HealthSavingPod Send questions, comments, and topic suggestions to podcast@needymeds.org
Episode 20: Counterfeit Medications (featuring Partnership for Safe Medicines)
19-01-2023
Episode 20: Counterfeit Medications (featuring Partnership for Safe Medicines)
Health Savings News talks with Shabbir Safdar, the Executive Director of the Partnership for Safe Medicines, about the risks patients face when they leave the supply chain for medication in an effort to access affordable treatment.   Transcript/sources: https://blog.needymeds.org/2023/01/19/health-savings-news-episode-20-counterfeit-medications Follow the podcast on Twitter! @HealthSavingPod Send questions, comments, and topic suggestions to podcast@needymeds.org  Support NeedyMeds while you shop online with AmazonSmile!
Episode 19: Addressing the Social Determinants of Health
05-01-2023
Episode 19: Addressing the Social Determinants of Health
Health Savings News talks about the ways that exist to address the social determinants of health.   Transcript/sources: https://blog.needymeds.org/2023/01/05/health-savings-news-episode-19-addressing-the-social-determinants-of-health Follow us on Twitter! @HealthSavingPod Send questions, comments, and topic suggestions to podcast@needymeds.org  Support NeedyMeds while you shop online with AmazonSmile!
Episode 18: Social Determinants of Health
22-12-2022
Episode 18: Social Determinants of Health
Health Savings News discusses the social determinants of health.   Transcript/sources: https://blog.needymeds.org/2022/12/22/health-savings-news-episode-18-social-determinants-of-health Follow us on Twitter! @HealthSavingPod Send questions, comments, and topic suggestions to podcast@needymeds.org  Support NeedyMeds while you shop online with AmazonSmile!
Episode 17: Indirect Costs of Healthcare
08-12-2022
Episode 17: Indirect Costs of Healthcare
Health Savings News discusses the indirect costs of healthcare.   Transcript/sources: https://blog.needymeds.org/2022/12/08/health-savings-new-episode-17-indirect-costs-of-healthcare Follow us on Twitter! @HealthSavingPod Send questions, comments, and topic suggestions to podcast@needymeds.org  Support NeedyMeds while you shop online with AmazonSmile!
Episode 16: How to Appeal Health Insurance Denials
24-11-2022
Episode 16: How to Appeal Health Insurance Denials
Health Savings News offers tips for appealing denials from health insurance for needed healthcare.   Transcript/sources: https://blog.needymeds.org/2022/11/24/health-savings-news-episode-16-how-to-appeal-health-insurance-denials Follow us on Twitter! @HealthSavingPod Send questions, comments, and topic suggestions to podcast@needymeds.org  Support NeedyMeds while you shop online with AmazonSmile!
Episode 15: The Role of Health Insurance
10-11-2022
Episode 15: The Role of Health Insurance
Health Savings News talks about the role of health insurance, how to save money, and what to look out for to avoid unnecessary expenses.   Transcript/sources: https://blog.needymeds.org/2022/11/10/health-savings-news-episode-15-the-role-of-health-insurance Follow us on Twitter! @HealthSavingPod Send questions, comments, and topic suggestions to podcast@needymeds.org
Episode 14: Why Healthcare Costs So Much (Part 2)
27-10-2022
Episode 14: Why Healthcare Costs So Much (Part 2)
This week Health Savings News discusses the medical reasons why healthcare costs so much.   Transcript/sources: https://blog.needymeds.org/2022/10/27/health-savings-news-episode-14-why-healthcare-costs-so-much-part-2   Follow us on Twitter! @HealthSavingPod Send questions, comments, and topic suggestions to podcast@needymeds.org
Episode 13: Why Healthcare Costs So Much (Part 1)
13-10-2022
Episode 13: Why Healthcare Costs So Much (Part 1)
This week Health Savings News discusses the systemic reasons why healthcare costs so much.   Transcript/sources: https://blog.needymeds.org/2022/10/13/health-savings-news-episode-13-why-healthcare-costs-so-much-part-1   Follow us on Twitter! @HealthSavingPod Send questions, comments, and topic suggestions to podcast@needymeds.org
Episode 12: The Costs of COVID-19
29-09-2022
Episode 12: The Costs of COVID-19
Health Savings News explores the costs associated with COVID-19, how those costs are being shifted to patients, and the factors that could contribute to future waves of infections, disabilities, and deaths.   Transcript/sources: https://blog.needymeds.org/2022/09/29/health-savings-new-episode-12-the-costs-of-covid-19   Follow us on Twitter! @HealthSavingPod Send questions, comments, and topic suggestions to podcast@needymeds.org
Episode 11: Medical Debt
15-09-2022
Episode 11: Medical Debt
Health Savings News discusses medical debt, how to avoid it, how to resolve it as inexpensively as possible, and make sure you're protected from fraud and billing mistakes.   Sources/transcript: https://blog.needymeds.org/2022/09/15/health-savings-news-episode-11-medical-debt   Follow us on Twitter! @HealthSavingPod
Episode 10: Free & Low-cost Healthcare Services
01-09-2022
Episode 10: Free & Low-cost Healthcare Services
Health Savings News discusses free, low-cost, and sliding scale clinics, the benefits and drawbacks of teaching hospitals and clinical trials, and how to find assistance for uninsured and underinsured people.   Sources/transcript: https://blog.needymeds.org/2022/09/01/health-savings-news-episode-10-free-low-cost-health-care-services Follow @HealthSavingPod on Twitter!
Episode 9: Procedures & Treatments
18-08-2022
Episode 9: Procedures & Treatments
Health Savings News discusses how to avoid unnecessary procedures and treatments, and how to save money on the ones you need without sacrificing quality of care.   Transcripts/sources: https://blog.needymeds.org/2022/08/18/health-savings-news-episode-9-procedures-treatments Follow us on Twitter! @HealthSavingPod
Episode 8: Testing (Part 2)
04-08-2022
Episode 8: Testing (Part 2)
In part 2 of Health Savings News' conversation on testing, we discuss how to avoid unnecessary costs and save money on the tests you need.   Transcript/sources: https://blog.needymeds.org/2022/08/04/health-savings-news-episode-8-testing-part-2   Follow us on Twitter! @HealthSavingPod