This time on Code WACK!   What are the latest attempts to rein in Medicare Advantage insurers and their questionable practices? What hurdles do patients face with Medicare Advantage plans when it comes to their care? Is Medicare Advantage a better deal for patients, or for insurers? Is Medicare Advantage actually fixable? To find out, we spoke to Diane Archer, founder and president of <a href= "https://justcareusa.org/">Just Care USA</a>, an independent digital media hub, covering health and financial issues facing boomers and their families. Miss Archer is the past chair of the Board of Consumer Reports, currently serves as a senior advisor at <a href= "https://socialsecurityworks.org/">Social Security Works</a> and as a member of the board of the <a href="https://centerforhealthanddemocracy.org/">Center for Health and Democracy</a>.  Check out the <a href= "https://heal-ca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Transcript-Diane-Archer-3-20-23.pdf"> Transcript</a> and <a href= "https://heal-ca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Show-Notes-Archer-3-20-23.pdf"> Show Notes</a> for more!

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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.