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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Health Care: The Musical
My Neighbor the Health-Care Ninja
Mom vs. Texas
Hey there! Season 3 is coming November 14. Here’s a preview.
A place where they do health care more cheaply and effectively. (And yes, it’s in the U.S.)
An actor walks into a doctor’s office…
Whoa, this medical device is spying on me. In my sleep. So my insurer can deny me coverage.
The surprising history behind insulin’s absurd price (and some hopeful signs in the wild)
Coming next week: The price of insulin
Why are drug prices so random? Meet Mr. PBM
How much for an MRI? Well, that depends…
To get paid, hospitals get creative
We thought we had adulted properly
We’re back! Here’s a taste of Season 2, launching June 4.
A “deal” on health insurance comes with troubling strings
Why are ER bills so horrible? Sarah Kliff spent a year finding out. (Season One, episode 7)
Why Health Insurance Actually Sucks (Season One, episode 6)
So, Robin Hood’s got an approach to medical bills. (Season One, episode 5)
Why you (and I) will likely pick the wrong health-insurance plan (Season One, episode 4)
How one drug got its $500,000 price tag. (With 99 Percent Invisible– Season One, episode 3)
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