Episode
The Problem With Casey Means' Surgeon General Pick w/ Kayla Hancock, Protect Our Care
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- Mar 17, 2026
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Summary
Casey Means is a wellness influencer and close ally of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She was nominated by President Trump for Surgeon General on RFK Jr.'s recommendation. Kayla Hancock of Protect Our Care digs deeper into Casey Means’ background, and why she is dangerously unqualified to be America’s top doctor in this #CareTalk episode with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices . Plus Rachel Madley of Center for Health & Democracy and Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, private insurance and more. This episode explains "Fair Market Pricing" and "Open Access", IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount) for Medicare, what to do when your insurer and provider are fighting about pre-authorization, and Medicare Advantage open enrollment ends March 31st. New episodes of Care Talk every Tuesday, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Text or call in your health insurance and health care questions in to (202) 838-6837 to get answers in future shows! Free or Low Cost Health Care Resources on our show page: https://healthcarevoices.org/caretalk