A new golden age is dawning, and it starts where the sun don’t shine.
A listener got a pricey quote for her colonoscopy, but the medical practice behind it seems like “the only game in town.” We scope it out and learn the surprising reason why: Investors have decided your butt is a goldmine.
Private equity investors have made their way into many areas of our lives. Now, they’re at the gastroenterologist’s —and lots of other medical specialists, too. We learned why these doctors are selling their practices to private equity, and what it could mean for your health care and your bills.
Correction notice: The original version of this story mis-identified the organization where Claire McAndrew worked when we spoke to her in 2019. Whoops. We've updated the audio file, so it's correct now.
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A Blast of Hope and Humanity: Here's what perseverance looks like
She tangled with health insurance every day for 25 years. And loved it. Here's what she can teach us.
How to fight like a bulldog (against bogus medical bills)
Financial self-defense school, now in session: Make your own luck.
We’re back! Dealing with the cost of health care seems pretty relevant right now.
The hug shortage, the new abnormal, and the $7,000 COVID test. What we've learned in SEASON-19
How Katelyn survived COVID—without going bankrupt. (Not easy. She has tips.)
From inside the health insurance company: Angst, and advice we can use.
The severe, weird recession... in health care. And what it means for our wallets
COVID tests are free, except... when they're not
Like a fire with no one to call: 'We've left no latent capacity in health care.'
If I get COVID-19, what good will my insurance do me?
Makers unite: Speeding PPE to a COVID hospital
Whoa. Welcome to SEASON-19
Reporter's Notebook: What we've learned so far, and what's ahead.
Watch Your Back: Outwitting the Back-Pain Industry
Christmas in July
This hospital sued thousands of patients — until a reporter called them out.
Can they freaking DO that?!?
Why can't they tell you the price upfront?
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