Starter Packs
Our best answers to some big questions, and collections of favorite podcast episodes. We’ll be adding more over the next few months, and we’re taking suggestions for what to add next.
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Why do prescription drugs cost so much?
It’s a national outrage — one that millions of us struggle with: the unaffordable price of prescription drugs. Here’s our reporting on how drug prices got so out-of-control, and what we can maybe do about it.
Tell me a story about someone being awesome
It takes skills, patience, and guts to take on the health care system. We could all use a little inspiration.
Help! I’m in collections for medical debt.
So, a debt collector is chasing you over a medical bill. It happens to the best of us. And as we’ve learned, you have rights when it does.
How to wipe out your medical bill with charity care
Most hospitals are required by law to provide financial assistance (AKA “charity care”) to a portion of their patients. And more people qualify than know about it.
How do I shop for health insurance?
Picking a health insurance plan can be overwhelming. Here’s our best advice.
Help! I’m stuck with a gigantic medical bill.
Don’t freak out. We’ve created a guide to help you manage.
The prescription drug playbook
The high cost of prescription drugs in the US is a crisis. Here’s our crowd-sourced collection of advice about what to do when you can’t afford your meds.
Help! Insurance denied my claim.
Insurance denies lots of claims, and people give up. But the majority of people who appeal win. Here’s the best of what we’ve published so far to help you.
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