The weekly Insurance Podcast Roundup helps keep you informed about new changes to insurance that can affect you. You can also listen to podcasts that advise about certain types of insurance, and keep up with the latest news regarding health insurance.
NPR has an episode of “Talk of the Nation” that was released on November 22, 2011. This episode is called “ADHD Sufferers Fear an Adderall Shortage”.
Host Neal Conan points out that the Drug Enforcement Administration thinks that the problem is not really a shortage, but is actually a problem with distribution. He interviews several adults who have been prescribed Addrall, but now are unable to get it. They talk about how this has affected their lives, and their health. Some describe the problems they are having getting their prescription because they lack health insurance.
Host Neal Conan also speaks with NPR health correspondent Richard Knox about what he has reported for “Morning Edition” about the Adderall drug shortage. Later, he speaks with Dr. James McGough, professor of psychiatry at UCLA School of Medicine about this issue.
The Covert Rationing Blog released an episode on November 23, 2011. It is a reprise of his annual Thanksgiving message to his readers, and is in the form of a podcast. He describes why he is thankful that there are tens of millions of uninsured Americans. He also points out how the uninsured affect health insurance.
NPR has an episode of “Morning Edition” that was released on November 29, 2011. This episode is called “Before Holidays, Congress Still Has Plenty To Do”. Part of what Congress needs to do is to decide whether or not to extend unemployment insurance benefits for the long-term unemployed.
There is the possibility that Congress will choose to go on leave to enjoy the holiday season with their families before they make a decision about unemployment insurance. This will affect millions of Americans who are relying on unemployment insurance benefits.
Insurance Journal has a video episode that was released on November 28, 2011. This episode is called “Cyber Monday Raises Cyber Risk”. While this year’s Cyber Monday may have passed, many stores have extended that sale to last all week long.
This episode gives you some good advice about how to avoid being taken advantage of by scammers while you shop online. This is the riskiest time of year for people who work in the cyber fraud industry.
PBS NewsHour has a video episode that was released on November 23, 2011. It is called “Why Medicare Chief Don Berwick Was Destined to Step Down”. It was announced this week that he is being replaced by Marilyn Tavenner. She will become the new Chief of Medicare and Medicaid Services. The PBS video is an interview with Don Berwick, where he shares some of his thoughts on the state of American health care.
The Incidental Economist has an episode that was released on November 11, 2011. This episode is called “Competitive bidding”. This episode discusses what competitive bidding is, and how it relates, (or doesn’t relate), to Mitt Romney’s Medicare reform plan.
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