7/11/25: Why some ME, Long COVID specialists charge high prices for concierge care
Description
In this episode of Still Here: Contributing writer Britta Shoot discusses the patchwork of care for people with complex chronic illnesses, like myalgic encephalomyelitis, and how insurance providers create a lose-lose situation for patients and healthcare providers.
Plus, in research, we're looking at a study published in Nature Communications about a new antiviral drug prototype that prevented Long COVID in mice and could also help treat the disease.
And we share a little more about our summer fundraiser, including potential donation perks!
The transcript for this podcast is available on The Sick Times’ website. You can jump to specific sections of the podcast and transcript below:
(00:01:32 ) Why ME, Long COVID specialists charge high prices for concierge care
(00:12:38 ) Research: Antiviral drug prototype that prevented Long COVID in mice
(00:14:20 ) Summer 2025 fundraiser — help us keep our work going!
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Mentioned in this episode (in order of appearance):
- The Sick Times: Priced out: Some Long COVID and ME specialists charge high prices for concierge care
- The Sick Times x Long COVID Justice: Long COVID Essentials
- Help for Long COVID
- The Sick Times: Research updates, July 1
- The Sick Times: Summer fundraiser: Help keep our essential work going into 2026
Additional audio in this episode:
- Rude Mechanical Orchestra: Which Side Are You On? (orig. Florence Reece)
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