Health O'Clock: ep.12- Understanding your health Insurance

What is a deductible? What is a copay? Coinsurance? Maximum out of Pocket?

Health O'Clock: ep.11- Healthcare in the News

This episode we will discuss the latest news in HealthCare. We talk about Aetna, McDonalds, epipen and more!

Health O'Clock: ep 10- Public Health- What is it and how can you help?

Public health concerns all of us. What exactly is it? How does it effect you? 

Map of obesity rates:

https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/prevalence-maps.html

Map of food deserts:

http://americannutritionassociation.org/newsletter/usda-defines-food-deserts

Raising the minimum wage can improve health?

http://www.epi.org/blog/raising-the-minimum-wage-could-improve-public-health/ 
                           

Health O’Clock: ep. 9- Health Savings Accounts

We talk about high deductible plans and health savings accounts that are becoming very popular.

Health O’Clock: ep. 8- The Single Payer System

We explore a “what-if” scenario where a single payer health care system is adopted in the US. How does it affect the health industry, doctors, and you?

Health O’Clock: ep. 7- Healthcare around the world

We are back from Hiatus! In this episode we cover ways other countries tackle healthcare. Let us know what you think.

Health O' Clock- Hiatus

Hey all, we are currently on hiatus until after May 5th 2016.  :)

Health O’Clock: ep. 6- Medicare: What is it?

We talk about the basics of Medicare, and look at some recent news articles.

Health O'clock: ep. 5- Going to the Doctor

Going to the doctor can be confusing and frustrating. In this episode we discuss types of doctors  and interview Dr. Julie King.

Know your Patient Bill of Rights: http://www.aapsonline.org/patients/billrts.htm

Questions to ask the doctor:

http://my.clevelandclinic.org/patients-visitors/prepare-appointment/questions-to-ask-your-doctor

Health O'clock: ep.4- Healthcare in Politics

It’s primary season! We explore the front-runner’s views on how they intend to improve healthcare in the US.

See what the candidates have said about each of the issues: http://www.ontheissues.org

Health O'clock: ep.3- Obamacare or The Affordable Care Act

We talk about the ACA and some common misconceptions, the exchanges to buy health insurance (Healthcare.gov) and politicians’ opposing plans on Twitter.

Health O'clock ep. 2: Big Pharma: Does it really cost that much?

In this episode we talk about current news stories and the cost of pharmaceuticals. How much do they actually cost? We will look at profit margins, pricing styles, and the Martin Shkreli scandal.
BBC- Big Pharma Profit Margins http://www.bbc.com/news/business-28212223

Health O'clock: ep.1- If it Costs Them, It Costs You.

For the first episode of Health O’Clock, we look at insurance pricing. When something costs a health insurance company, it’s going to cost you also. We also discuss the idea of winners and losers when it comes to buying insurance.

Open Enrollment Ends January 31, 2016 (healthcare.gov)
Oregon News Clip