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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My Neighbor the Health-Care Ninja

Posted November 21, 2019 • 00:29:32

Meredith Balogh has spent years learning to navigate the financial side of the health-care system. She’s a type-one diabetic, she’s never had a...

Mom vs. Texas

Posted November 14, 2019 • 00:28:53

Stephanie Wittels Wachs has a daughter born hearing impaired, which is how she found out insurance didn't cover hearing aids for kids. Those start at...

Hey there! Season 3 is coming November 14. Here’s a preview.

Posted October 31, 2019 • 00:02:23

It’s going to be REALLY fun. Also, maybe useful. Catch you here soon! Also, here’s a little video preview. Wanna share it with folks? Be our guest!...

A place where they do health care more cheaply and effectively. (And yes, it’s in the U.S.)

Posted July 31, 2019 • 00:23:42

For our Season 2 finale, time for some inspiration. For 30 years, James Gingerich has run a super-effective clinic in Indiana, delivering great results...

An actor walks into a doctor’s office…

Posted July 24, 2019 • 00:18:53

Dr. Saul Weiner is a physician and researcher at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and the University of Illinois at Chicago. (Photo: Roberta Dupuis-Devlin) Researcher...