Take Care

It is open enrollment season, the crucial time of year when individuals and families select their health insurance coverage for the upcoming calendar year. In this episode of Take Care , host Melody Mulaik breaks down...

Have you ever paid an upfront fee at the doctor's office only to realize later that you paid more than your insurance company actually required? Navigating deductibles and upfront billing estimates can leave even...

Navigating the healthcare system can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to helping your parents choose the right Medicare plan. Every year, millions of Americans are drawn to Medicare Advantage plans by the...

Health insurance can feel like learning a new language. Between deductibles, copays, coinsurance, prior authorizations, and Explanation of Benefits (EOBs), it's easy to feel overwhelmed when reviewing your medical...

Have you ever been asked to pay hundreds of dollars at a doctor's office simply because you haven't met your health insurance deductible? Many patients assume the amount requested at check-in is exactly what they owe...

Have you ever gone to a follow-up appointment or a quick procedure and wondered why you were charged an office visit fee on top of everything else? In this episode of Take Care , Melody Mulaik answers a listener's...

Have you ever done everything right, chosen an in-network hospital, verified your insurance coverage, and still received a surprise medical bill from a provider you never even met? In this episode of Take Care , Melody...

In this episode of the Take Care podcast, Melody Mulaik sits with John Hennessy, an Associate Principal at Payer Sciences , to unpack one of the most confusing and frustrating parts of modern healthcare: how patients...

Running out of medication is stressful enough. Finding out the pharmacy doesn’t even have it in stock adds another layer of frustration. In this episode of Take Care Together , Melody Mulaik and Ashley share a real-life...

Why does your doctor sometimes refuse to refill a medication unless you schedule an appointment first? It can feel frustrating, especially when you’ve been taking the same prescription for years without any problems. In...

When a loved one comes home from the hospital, many families suddenly hear terms like “home health,” “physical therapy,” or “homebound” and wonder what it all actually means. In this episode of Take Care , Melody Mulaik...

When a loved one is facing a serious illness, families are often introduced to terms like “palliative care” and “hospice care.” While these two types of care share similar goals, they serve different purposes and are...

What if doctors could see exactly where cancer is located and then deliver treatment directly to those cancer cells with precision? In this episode of Take Care , Melody Mulaik is joined by Dr. Brandon Mancini, Medical...

Moving to a new city comes with a long to-do list, but finding the right doctor shouldn’t be left to chance. In this episode of Take Care Together , Melody Mulaik and Ashley talk through the real-life process of...

What if some of the treatments you need… don’t require surgery at all? In this episode of Take Care , Melody Mulaik sits down with Dr. Matthew Hawkins , a board-certified interventional radiologist, to explore a...