Out of Patients
with Matthew Zachary
Welcome to 2026: The Year of the Patient where the sick shall inherit the ballot.
How Insurance Companies Took Control of Your Doctor’s Decisions
They call it prior authorization. It delays care, drains wallets, and forces patients to give up treatment while middlemen cash in.
Eleven Years Since Instapeer: Reflecting on What Was—and What’s Still Needed
Dear Kenny Kane, Have We Met?
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