Oct 26, 202612 min
This time on Code WACK! What happens when doctors know what their patients need, but the healthcare system stands in their way? A new report from Physicians for a National Health Program suggests the consequences can be...
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Code WACK!
Hosted by HEAL California · news · EN
About this Podcast:
Code WACK! shines a light on our callous healthcare system and what we can do about it. It reveals the healthcare hassles that - far from being just annoying - threaten our peace of mind, our financial security and at times, our very lives. Join us each week as we chat about the challenges that patients and healthcare providers face, amplifying their voices and examining a range of possible solutions, including Medicare for All. Powered by HEAL California, a project of the California OneCare Education Fund, Code WACK! informs the vital discussion of healthcare reform.
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What is Code WACK! about?
Code WACK! shines a light on our callous healthcare system and what we can do about it. It reveals the healthcare hassles that - far from being just annoying - threaten our peace of mind, our financial security and at times, our very lives.
Who hosts Code WACK!?
Code WACK! is hosted by HEAL California. The show has published 350 episodes to date.
What has Code WACK! covered recently?
Recent episodes include "When Doctors Can't Help Patients: The Moral Injury Crisis" (26 October 2026, 12 minutes), "'The debt won't end until I'm gone.' Cancer & Medical Debt" (19 October 2026, 11 minutes), and "Cancer, Copays and the Cost of Staying Alive" (12 October 2026, 10 minutes).
How often does Code WACK! publish?
Code WACK! publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 13 minutes across 350 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Code WACK!?
Booking probability for Code WACK! is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Code WACK! requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Code WACK!'s contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Code WACK! are Health & Wellness Services and Hospitals. Code WACK! has a news audience.
About the host
HEAL California hosts Code WACK!, a news podcast with 350 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 19, 202611 minThis time on Code WACK! What does it take to survive cancer in America? Working multiple jobs during treatment, borrowing from your 401K, launching a GoFundMe, or rationing your super-expensive cancer medication? For...
Oct 12, 202610 minThis time on Code WACK! In the United States, about 5,800 new cases of cancer are diagnosed each day. That's over 2 million people a year. In fact, excluding the most common skin cancers, nearly four in 10 Americans...
Oct 5, 202614 minThis time on Code WACK! An estimated 5.7 million Americans are living with dementia in 2026, with that number expected to rise sharply as the population ages. And care isn't cheap. According to US News and World Report...
Sep 28, 202615 minThis time on Code WACK! We're revisiting part 2 of a powerful 2024 series in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September. What justification did a major insurance company give to repeatedly deny coverage to...
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Sep 21, 202618 minThis time on Code WACK! About 15,000 children and teens are diagnosed with cancer every year in the United States. While survival rates have improved dramatically, cancer remains the leading cause of disease-related...
Sep 14, 202612 minThis time on Code WACK! Labor unions have spent decades fighting to win good health benefits for their members. And by and large, they have succeeded. The ' union advantage ' has been documented. Compared to non-union...
Sep 7, 202617 minThis time on Code WACK! In honor of Labor Day, we're looking at the powerful connection between work and healthcare in America — and what it means for workers when their health coverage is chained to their jobs. Against...
Aug 31, 202612 minThis time on Code WACK! This time, we're taking a closer look at the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program. In a nutshell, the program gives hospitals and clinics that serve low-income and other vulnerable patients deep...
Aug 24, 202611 minThis time on Code WACK! What is medical debt? Let's look at what it's not. It's not excessive spending on a pricey vacation, or on designer clothing or expensive watches. Medical debt usually happens when an unexpected...
Aug 17, 202614 minThis time on Code WACK! Got health insurance, but still can't get the care you need? Ever spent hours on hold, battling claim denials, and jumping through hoops just to get the care you already paid for with your...
Aug 10, 202616 minThis time on Code WACK! We're talking about one of the most frustrating experiences in American healthcare - when your insurance company says 'no.' According to Miranda Yaver, an assistant professor of health policy and...
Aug 3, 202613 minThis time on Code WACK! California has debated a single-payer healthcare system for decades, but a new UCLA report commissioned by the California Health and Human Services Agency under Senate Bill 770 could reshape the...
Jul 27, 202616 minThis time on Code WACK! The upcoming governor's race could shape the future of health care for nearly 40 million Californians. With former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra facing Republican Steve...
Jul 20, 202615 minThis time on Code WACK! For many Americans getting the right medical care isn't just about what their doctors recommend, it's also about what their insurance company is willing to cover. So what happens when those two...
Jul 13, 202614 minThis time on Code WACK! In the United States, as many as 30 million people are affected by eating disorders, including many children and adolescents, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine . Eating disorders are serious...
Jul 6, 202613 minTHIS TIME ON CODE WACK! Is it really normal that the health insurance we pay for often doesn't fully protect us? It may be 'normal' but is it right? Millions of Americans face soaring healthcare costs, coverage denials...
Jun 29, 202610 minThis time on Code WACK! America's healthcare system doesn't only hurt us in big ways - like forcing us to choose between getting expensive medical treatments or living sick. Or having to choose the 'least worst,' but...
Jun 22, 202615 minThis time on Code WACK! Imagine being cut off from Mom - a nursing home resident - for months. You can't bring her favorite foods, or help dress her, hug her, or even hold her hand. For thousands of families during the...
Jun 15, 202613 minThis time on Code WACK! What role do family members and friends play in the lives of nursing home residents? When COVID hit, how were residents impacted when their loved ones were no longer allowed to visit them? Today...
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Dr. Bob Coleman
associate extension professor, University of Kentucky
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Dr. Jennifer Wells
former Assistant Professor of History and International Affairs, George Washington University
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Shannon Burkett
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Cindy Young
Senior Director of Early Childhood Education and Expanded Learning, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
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