EconRx cover art

EconRx

EconRx

By: Aaron Young
Listen for free

About this listen

 In this show we dive into the business of the US healthcare system. Why are some of my medications covered by insurance but not others? What does it mean for a provider to be "in-network?" Above all, WHERE DO OUR HEALTHCARE DOLLARS GO??! We want to understand and answer these questions, and we want you to come with us on this journey. Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • Alzheimer's Boom or Bust

    Alzheimer's Boom or Bust
    Oct 14 2022

    Aducanumab (brand name Aduhelm) drew headlines when it was approved by the FDA in 2021 against the recommendations of the FDA advisory committee. Today it's almost commercially dead. On this episode are joined by P4 student Ise Brockmann to dive into aducanumab's story.

    email: econrxpodcast@gmail.com

    Twitter/Instagram: @EconRx

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/econrx

    Website: https://econrx.libsyn.com/
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 5 mins
  • $35 Insulin Cap

    $35 Insulin Cap
    Apr 21 2022

    Capping patient out-of-pocket costs for insulin has been a popular move for legislators, most recently by the US House. On this episode we weigh the Pros, Cons, and viral reactions to this move including lowering vs. shifting costs, ADA guidelines, and political theater.

    email: econrxpodcast@gmail.com

    Twitter/Instagram: @EconRx

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/econrx

    Website: https://econrx.libsyn.com/
    Show More Show Less
    43 mins
  • Testing Woes & Ivermectin

    Testing Woes & Ivermectin
    Sep 27 2021

    After explaining a HORRENDOUS mistake made recently by the NABP and the oversight of NAPLEX testing that affected one of our own, we decided it's high time we dove into the controversy around the use of ivermectin against COVID-19. Social media and mainstream news can be confusing, so we tried to summarize while sticking to what is known. If we missed something, please let us know!

    email: econrxpodcast@gmail.com

    Twitter/Instagram: @EconRx

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/econrx

    Website: https://econrx.libsyn.com/
    Show More Show Less
    53 mins
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.