Behind the Curtain: Barriers that Block Lifesaving Care

In our fourth episode of the season, titled Behind the Curtain: Barriers that Block Lifesaving Care, Tiffany Westrich-Robertson, Executive Director of Ai Arthritis, spotlights the real-life barriers blocking access to life-saving care, as federal funding cuts squeeze health services nationwide. She shares her personal journey from misdiagnosis to patient advocacy, highlights the gaps in research and representation for marginalized communities, and exposes how insurance practices like step therapy and non-medical switching undermine patient health. Listeners will hear why affordability reviews often leave out critical patient voices and how her organization is fighting to make systemic change by collecting and centering diverse patient experiences.