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Exposing the real-life impact of our profit-driven healthcare system. Hosted by Brenda Gazzar | Powered by HEAL California ๐Ÿ’ฅ Stories. Experts. Change. ๐Ÿ“ข New episodes weekly!

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Weekly News Roundup for Aug 4, 2025 | Heal CA Like Weekly News Roundup? Subscribe to our popular podcast Code WACK! and donate to support our work! ย  ย  ย  New Code WACK! episode ย  โ€œIf

Check out this week's #MedicareforAll news round-up, featuring a powerful exposรฉ on @unitedhealtcare.bsky.social outsized influence on the U.S. healthcare system from the Center for Health & Democracy.
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06.08.2025 17:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Senate Hearing Focuses On the Sunlight Report on UnitedHealth Group This week, I presented the Sunlight Report on UnitedHealth Group's findings to the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee.

Former insurance exec @wendellpotter.bsky.social shares what Congress finally got right: a hearing focused on transparency, costs & empowering patients. Read the recap โžก๏ธ healthcareuncovered.substack.com/p/senate-hea...

04.08.2025 18:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weekly News Roundup for Jul 28, 2025 | Heal CA Like Weekly News Roundup? Subscribe to our popular podcast Code WACK! and donate to support our work! ย  ย  ย  New Code WACK! episode ย  โ€œUp

Check out this week's #MedicareforAll news round-up, featuring an article by @thebulwark.com on how 25 million Americans may soon face a massive health care premium shock.
โžก๏ธ Read more + subscribe: heal-ca.org/weekly-news-...

31.07.2025 16:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weekly News Roundup for Jul 21, 2025 | Heal CA Like Weekly News Roundup? Subscribe to our popular podcast Code WACK! and donate to support our work! ย  ย  ย  New Code WACK! episode

Check out this weekโ€™s #MedicareforAll news round-up, featuring an article by @reuters.com about insurers proposing the biggest jump in Obamacare premiums since 2018. heal-ca.org/weekly-news-...

24.07.2025 17:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weekly News Roundup for Jul 21, 2025 | Heal CA Like Weekly News Roundup? Subscribe to our popular podcast Code WACK! and donate to support our work! ย  ย  ย  New Code WACK! episode

Check out this week's #MedicareforAll news round-up, featuring an article by @axios.com on how hospitals acquiring physician groups is driving prices up, by 15% on average!
๐Ÿ“ˆ๐Ÿ’ธ Read & subscribe: heal-ca.org/weekly-news-...

21.07.2025 18:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weekly News Roundup for Jun 30, 2025 | Heal CA Like Weekly News Roundup? Subscribe to our popular podcast Code WACK! and donate to support our work! ย  ย  ย  New Code WACK! episode ย  โ€œThe

Check out this week's #MedicareforAll news round-up, featuring an article by @msnbc.com on why Republicans are racing to pass the Trump Mega-Bill and what it means for our health care. Read & subscribe to stay informed! ๐Ÿ“ฐโžก๏ธ heal-ca.org/weekly-news-...

02.07.2025 07:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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30.06.2025 18:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ New episode of Code WACK!
Millions could lose their health coverage โ€” so what can we actually do about it?
We asked Michael Lighty, longtime single-payer champion, to break it down.
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Listen + learn whatโ€™s really at stake for Americaโ€™s most vulnerable.
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30.06.2025 18:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weekly News Roundup for Jun 23, 2025 | Heal CA Like Weekly News Roundup? Subscribe to our popular podcast Code WACK! and donate to support our work! ย  ย  ย  New Code WACK! episode

Check out this week's #MedicareforAll news round-up, featuring a @cnbc.com story on major U.S. insurers promising to streamline care approvals โ€” following public outrage and a tragic murder. Read & subscribe: heal-ca.org/weekly-news-...

24.06.2025 17:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How Big Insurance Rigs the Rules - and What We Can Do About It Podcast Episode ยท Code WACK! ยท 06/09/2025 ยท 15m

'How Big Insurance Rigs the Rules - and What we can Do About It!' โ€” listen to this week's @codewack.bsky.social podcast with CHD's Director of Policy and Advocacy, Dr. Rachel Madley! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen!

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12.06.2025 22:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weekly News Roundup for Jun 16, 2025 | Heal CA Like Weekly News Roundup? Subscribe to our popular podcast Code WACK! and donate to support our work! ย  ย  ย  New Code WACK! episode

"Patients will suffer. Patients will die.โ€ CAโ€™s rural hospitals are collapsing under financial strain. Find out why - and whatโ€™s at stake - in this weekโ€™s #MedicareForAll roundup.
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17.06.2025 18:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weekly News Roundup for Jun 9, 2025 | Heal CA Like Weekly News Roundup? Subscribe to our popular podcast Code WACK! and donate to support our work! ย  ย  ย  New Code WACK! episode

ICYMI: Employer health coverage now costs $35,119 for a family of four. Itโ€™s time to stop letting insurers drive the system. Get the full story + more in this weekโ€™s HEAL California #MedicareforAll roundup. heal-ca.org/weekly-news-...

10.06.2025 16:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Listen now ๐Ÿ”Š CHDโ€™s Director of Policy and Advocacy, Dr. Rachel Madley spoke with the team @codewack.bsky.social about how the US could save billions by making the healthcare system focus on caring for patients โ€” not corporate profits.

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04.06.2025 15:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How Big Insurance Rigs the Rules - and What We Can Do About It | Heal CA THIS TIME ON CODE WACK! ย  How are big insurance companies dodging the very rules meant to protect patients โ€” and turning our

Big insurance is bypassing rules meant to protect patients. Rachel Madley breaks it all down on this weekโ€™s Codeโ€ฏWACK!. What loophole frustrates you most? Listen and reply. heal-ca.org/how-big-insu...

09.06.2025 15:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weekly News Roundup for Jun 2, 2025 | Heal CA Like Weekly News Roundup? Subscribe to our popular podcast Code WACK! and donate to support our work! ย  ย  ย  New Code WACK! episode

Check out this week's #MedicareforAll news round-up, featuring an article by @propublica.org about a young man who died after his insurerโ€™s so-called โ€œmental health networkโ€ failed him. heal-ca.org/weekly-news-...

05.06.2025 20:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Rachel Madley says Medicare for All would be the most comprehensive healthcare plan yet. Learn why in this weekโ€™s CodeWACK! episode. Listen now! loom.ly/uXnrfww

03.06.2025 16:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We can save billions on health care - why wonโ€™t Congress do it? | Heal CA THIS TIME ON CODE WACK! ย  Are Americans finally waking up to the truth about single-payer healthcare? With new Medicare

New Code WACK! episode: Why is Congress ignoring Medicare for All, even though it could save billions + improve care? Hear Rachel Madley explain how corporate power shapes healthcare + why reform canโ€™t wait. Listen: loom.ly/uXnrfww

02.06.2025 19:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weekly News Roundup for May 26, 2025 | Heal CA Like Weekly News Roundup? Subscribe to our popular podcast Code WACK! and donate to support our work! ย  ย  ย  New Code WACK! episode ย  โ€œNo

This weekโ€™s #MedicareforAll news: The Republican tax bill takes direct aim at Medicare + Medicaid. Learn whatโ€™s at stake in HEAL Californiaโ€™s latest round-up. Subscribe for weekly updates! heal-ca.org/weekly-news-...

28.05.2025 20:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Profits over patients - America's sickening healthcare system | Heal CA THIS TIME ON CODE WACK! ย  Medicare for All is back in the spotlight with two new bills recently introduced in Congress! What

Medicare for All reduces costs by cutting waste + abuse. ๐Ÿ’ก Hear how on CodeWACK! this week with guest Rachel Madley.

Listen + join the fight for healthcare justice! ๐ŸŽง

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27.05.2025 16:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Tired of paying Wall Street for healthcare? Hear Rachel Madley on why Medicare for All removes profit from care. Listen in! ๐ŸŽง loom.ly/fpkantg

26.05.2025 20:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ โ€œSlashing Medicaid is gonna impact everybody.โ€
Thatโ€™s the urgent message from Jennie Wetter, Director of the @reprosfightback.bsky.social Initiative, on this weekโ€™s episode of Code WACK! loom.ly/72mBBt8

20.05.2025 18:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Rick Scott is worth over $550 million and will receive guaranteed, taxpayer-subsidized healthcare for the rest of his life.

19.05.2025 16:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 126    ๐Ÿ” 55    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
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Opinion | 13 Ways to Save Health and Science

For @nytopinion.nytimes.com I joined a dozen colleagues to offer concrete ways to save health and science at a time of immense change and uncertainty.

With timely and important perspectives from @reshmagar.bsky.social, @drkatemarvel.bsky.socialโ€ฌ and many others.
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Sex Ed, Medicaid, & Abortion Access: A trio of policies worth fighting for | Heal CA THIS TIME ON CODE WACK! ย  Which states have received the highest scores in the rePROs Fight Backโ€™s 13th annual 50-state

"If Medicaid is slashed, hospitals will close."
๐ŸŽง Donโ€™t miss this urgent conversation on this week's episode of Code WACK!

๐ŸŽง Listen: loom.ly/72mBBt8

#ReproductiveJustice #HealthEquity #CodeWACK #MedicaidMatters

19.05.2025 16:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weekly News Roundup for May 12, 2025 | Heal CA Like Weekly News Roundup? Subscribe to our popular podcast Code WACK! and donate to support our work! ย  ย  ย  New Code WACK! episode

8.6 million people could lose health coverage under new GOP-backed Medicaid cuts, says the CBO.
Whatโ€™s the real cost of these โ€œsavingsโ€?
๐Ÿ“ฐ Full breakdown in this weekโ€™s HEAL CA news round-up:
heal-ca.org/weekly-news-...

13.05.2025 18:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Criminalizing Choice: The Deadly Cost of Denying Abortion | Heal CA THIS TIME ON CODE WACK! ย  How is America doing on sexual and reproductive health nearly three years after the

New Code WACK! ๐ŸŽง Jennie Wetter joins us to unpack the deadly cost of denying abortionโ€”and how we got here.

Listen now ๐Ÿ‘‰ loom.ly/lPdQNw0

#ReproductiveJustice #CodeWACK

12.05.2025 16:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weekly News Roundup for May 5, 2025 | Heal CA Like Weekly News Roundup? Subscribe to our popular podcast Code WACK! and donate to support our work! ย  ย  ย  New Code WACK! episode

Medicaid is under attackโ€”again. House conservatives are calling for cuts that could leave millions of Americans without health coverage. Itโ€™s one of several urgent healthcare stories weโ€™re tracking in this weekโ€™s HEAL California roundup.

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07.05.2025 21:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œWe are trying to build an unstoppable movement.โ€
Dr. Ana Malinow joins this week's episode of Code WACK! to share why May 31โ€™s National Day of Action matters.

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#HealthcareForAll #CodeWACK #HealthEquity

07.05.2025 21:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œPhysicians are dissatisfied with just making money for a health system.โ€

New Code WACK! episode with Dr. Ana Malinow unpacks why more doctors are backing Medicare for All.

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#CodeWACK #SinglePayerNow #HealthJustice

07.05.2025 21:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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