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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Christmas in July

Posted December 26, 201900:26:17

How one family's tragedy became, decades later, a $1 million gift to their neighbors. This story has everything: Laughter. Tears. Family. Community....

This hospital sued thousands of patients — until a reporter called them out.

Posted December 19, 201900:23:21

They say the problem with relying on journalists to embarrass providers into caving on crazy bills is, there aren’t enough journalists to go around. Fair....

Can they freaking DO that?!?

Posted December 12, 201900:27:39

A woman got a bill from a medical testing lab she’s never heard of, for $35. Then, a follow-up bill said if she didn’t pay up right away, that price...

Why can't they tell you the price upfront?

Posted December 5, 201900:26:21

Sarah Macsalka has seen the stories about how expensive an emergency room visit can be, even for a minor complaint. So when her seven year-old son Cameron...

Health Care: The Musical

Posted November 27, 201900:22:17

It would sound a LOT like Explanation of Benefits, which is a musical revue that actually played in New York City in 2019. ... so it would feature...