No Longer Silent: Patient Access Stories
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Podcast Overview
<div class="relative"> <div class="prose text-pretty dark:prose-invert inline leading-normal break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word]"> <p class="my-0">Season 2 of No Longer Silent is bringing something fresh: the voices of national leaders joining our advocacy leader learning series. Each episode features influential change-makers who are out on the front lines championing healthcare access, equity, and justice for all communities. We’re centering real stories, candid strategies, and practical wisdom for dismantling barriers and moving the needle on the issues that matter most.</p> </div> </div>
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Publishing Since
5/29/2024
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Recent Episodes
September 9, 2025
Racial Disparities In Healthcare Aren't Accidental
In our fifth episode of the season, titled Racial Disparities In Healthcare Aren't Accidental, patient advocate for disability justice Vanessa Lathan shares her personal journey with multiple invisible disabilities and chronic illness, and discusses the unique challenges faced as a Black woman navigating healthcare, workplace discrimination, and the stigma of “silent” diseases. The episode explores why authentic storytelling is crucial alongside data in advocacy, the urgent need for multigenerational collaboration, and the daily fight for equity in a system not built for everyone.
August 26, 2025
Behind the Curtain: Barriers that Block Lifesaving Care
In our fourth episode of the season, titled Behind the Curtain: Barriers that Block Lifesaving Care, Tiffany Westrich-Robertson, Executive Director of Ai Arthritis, spotlights the real-life barriers blocking access to life-saving care, as federal funding cuts squeeze health services nationwide. She shares her personal journey from misdiagnosis to patient advocacy, highlights the gaps in research and representation for marginalized communities, and exposes how insurance practices like step therapy and non-medical switching undermine patient health. Listeners will hear why affordability reviews often leave out critical patient voices and how her organization is fighting to make systemic change by collecting and centering diverse patient experiences.
August 19, 2025
Power Where It Belongs: Community-Led Blueprints for an Accountable Healthcare System
In our third episode of the season, titled Power Where It Belongs: Community-Led Blueprints for an Accountable Healthcare System, Dr. Alan J. Balch, CEO of the Patient Advocate Foundation, discusses the escalating challenges faced by safety net organizations as funding tightens and resource needs grow. He unpacks how fragmented systems impact low- and middle-income patients, why building strong local and national partnerships is key to resilience, and the critical need for effective, community-driven safety nets. This conversation dives into the realities of healthcare policy, the struggle for equitable access, and the importance of integrating compassion into advocacy.
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- What is No Longer Silent: Patient Access Stories?
<div class="relative"> <div class="prose text-pretty dark:prose-invert inline leading-normal break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word]"> <p class="my-0">Season 2 of No Longer Silent is bringing something fresh: the voices of national leaders joining our advocacy leader learning series. Each episode features influential change-makers who are out on the front lines championing healthcare access, equity, and justice for all communities. We’re centering real stories, candid strategies, and practical wisdom for dismantling barriers and moving the needle on the issues that matter most.</p> </div> </div> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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