WTF with Tracy, Krista and Betty: The Reality Behind the Big Beautiful Bill
Jul 4, 2025
Dive into the implications of the recent big beautiful bill, where nearly $930 billion cuts could mean 7.8 million losing Medicaid coverage. Discover the critical distinctions between Medicare and Medicaid and navigate the complexities of America's overstressed healthcare system. Explore the emotional toll of affluence in areas like Silicon Valley and uncover the hidden costs of healthcare. The podcast also discusses political corruption, societal unrest, and the hopeful advocacy for reforms by the younger generation.
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Massive Medicaid Cuts Risk Millions
The "Big Beautiful Bill" leads to $930 billion Medicaid cuts over 10 years, risking 7.8 million losing coverage.
It also increases national debt by $3 trillion and mostly benefits the wealthiest 20%.
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Medical Billing Inflation Revealed
Hospitals now spend only 15 cents per dollar on patient care, down from 96 cents.
Medical billing includes inflated charges and carve-outs, burdening patients with high costs.
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Personal Surgery Bill Negotiation
Tracy Wood shared her $250,000 surgery bill with a 20% patient portion and hospital carve-out reimbursement.
She negotiated payments with the hospital to avoid paying unjustified high costs.
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Have you ever read the big beautiful bill? If you haven't then this episode is perfect for you.
In this special episode of "What the Fact" with Tracy Wood, Dr. Krista Kostroman, and Dr. Betty Murray, we break down the implications of the "big beautiful bill" which was recently passed by both the Senate and Congress level. With over $930 billion at stake to be cut from Medicaid, we dive into how it would affect certain areas which will potentially result into 7.8 million people losing Medicaid coverage. Here are the highlights of today's episode:
Defining the difference between Medicare and Medicaid
What is actually contained inside the 940-paged bill
Who and what takes the major hit with the passing of the bill
What is buried in the bill that does not have anything to do with healthcare: open and free elections could be stopped by the president; pork barelling; etc.
The value of doing research outside of these entities
The number one cause of bankruptcy in America: Medical Debt
Suggestions on how to maneuver through these issues
Listen now and stay up to date with the realities being brought about by the issues in the field of healthcare in America today.
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