An Arm and a Leg
An Arm and a Leg is a podcast about why health care costs so freaking much and what we can (maybe) do about it. If you’ve ever been surprised by a medical bill, you’re in good company. But as our team of seasoned journalists has learned from years of rep
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Meet your new rights under the No Surprises Act
The No Surprises Act — a new law that protects us from some outrageous out-of-network hospital bills — takes effect this month. That's great news,...
2022 update: How to avoid a big bill for your COVID test (feat. Sarah Kliff)
COVID testing—the kind they send to a lab— is supposed to be free in the U.S. But it’s never been quite that simple. We’re revisiting our sadly-still-relevant...
Our Year in Review, with members of the Arm and a Leg team
An Arm and a Leg wraps up a big year, and some of the team takes a moment to reflect. Consulting Managing Producer Daisy Rosario, Editor Marian...
Why rapid COVID tests are so freaking expensive
Who’s making a buck: rapid test edition. Rapid, at-home COVID tests are pretty much essential if you want to see friends and family this holiday season,...
Fighting with health insurance is easy (for Jackie Fox)
Health insurance is like some medieval horror, says law professor Jackie Fox. But, funny thing: She also says insurance fights are easy. For her. She’s...
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