“Fight Back” is the Healthcare Consumer Rights Foundation’s podcast. Each episode tells the personal story of someone who has been tripped up by the healthcare system in some way—insurance claims denied, not getting the referral to a specialist or medical procedure one needs, an unexpected “out of network” bill, and so forth. Then we interview a relevant expert who can provide the insights, resources, and help to solve these kinds of problems while navigating our complex healthcare system.
Trouble Sleeping? You’re Not Alone
Renowned sleep expert Dr. Rafael Pelayo, from Stanford University, talks about sleep: from the basics of getting a good night’s sleep to the physical and mental impacts of not getting enough high-quality sleep each night.
Covered California
In this episode, we talk with Peter Lee, Executive Director of Covered California, about many facets of the Covered California program, including what options consumers have for obtaining affordable health insurance even if they lose their employment.
Lifestyle Medicine
Medicine expert Dr. Cate Collings discusses how lifestyle medicine—using a whole food, plant-predominant dietary lifestyle, regular physical activity, stress management, and more—can improve health.
2020: A Year in Review
It’s a year in review. The Fight Back podcast team discusses with our host, Steve Poizner, what led to the launch of the Healthcare Consumer Rights Foundation and the Fight Back podcast, as he shares some of 2020’s most memorable moments.
COVID-19 Vaccine: Is It Safe?
How safe are the COVID-19 vaccines? We talk with vaccine expert and Emergency Room Physician, Dr. Mike Ybarra, to answer these and other vaccine questions.
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COVID-19: Progress and Setbacks
As cases surge across the country and world, we provide an update on all things COVID-19 with Dr. Bob Wachter, Professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine at UCSF.
Negotiating Medical Bills
Expected, or maybe unexpected, hospital bills can be overwhelming and significantly impact the costs of your healthcare. In this episode, we discuss whether it is possible to negotiate with your local hospital.
Introduction to Healthcare Consumer Rights Foundation
Welcome to our kickoff podcast to introduce what Healthcare Consumer Rights Foundation is all about and how we will help you navigate the healthcare system.
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