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Byja Radio Show

We are a radio show that focuses on a variety of health topics and current events through the lens of Direct primary care (DPC) and health equity. Our aim is to engage, educate, and empower our audience to achieve better overall health. Byja Radio explores healthcare, entrepreneurship, and community through real conversations within the lens of Direct Primary Care (DPC). Our episodes highlight topics including medicine, financial literacy, wellness and business, giving patients, clinicians, and

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01:16:50

Episode 38: Shutdown Showdown: How the Fight Over...

Byja Radio Show ·

2025/10/29

When politics and health care collide, everyone feels it — whether you realize it or not.In this episode, Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero pull back the curtain on a national debate that could reshape how millions of Americans access and afford care. What started as a budget standoff has quietly become a defining moment for our health system — one that could change what you pay, what you get, and even whether your coverage survives the next few years.From rising premiums to vanishing options, this

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01:18:39

Episode 37 - The Pressure Problem: Rethinking High...

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2025/10/22

In this episode, we tackle one of the most persistent and underestimated health challenges in America—hypertension, better known as high blood pressure. Often called the “Silent Killer,” it quietly affects nearlyhalf of U.S. adults—about 120 million people—yet fewer than one in four have it under control. Host and guests break down what hypertension really is, how it’s diagnosed, and why it’s so dangerous even when you feel fine.We explore thenational, state, and local scopeof the problem, revealing

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01:19:30

Episode 36 - Undervalued Thinking: Why Primary Care...

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2025/10/14

In this episode,“Undervalued Thinking: Why Primary Care Is Failing in the System That Pays for It,”we explore how America’s $4.9 trillion healthcare system continues to underfund the very foundation of good health—primary care. Despite rising medical costs, only about 4% of spending reaches primary care, leaving providers overwhelmed and patients underserved. The episode breaks down how Medicare’s payment system rewards procedures over “thinking work” like prevention, coordination, and counseling,

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01:09:30

Episode 35 – From Capitol Hill to Your Clinic: HSAs...

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2025/09/30

What if the rules around Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have been holding patients back from getting the care they want—and the savings they deserve? For years, patients who joined Direct Primary Care (DPC) practices risked losing their HSA eligibility, all because DPC memberships were treated like a “second insurance plan.”In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero unpack how new 2025 legislation finally changes the game, making it possible for patients to use their HSA dollars

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01:19:53

Episode 34 - Pills, Profits, and Politics: The PBM...

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2025/06/19

What happens when the middlemen controlling your medicine are more focused on profits than patients?In this hard-hitting episode, Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero unravel the tangled web of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)—shadowy intermediaries who claim to cut drug costs but often inflate prices, restrict access, and undermine both patient care and provider trust. ⸻ 🔍 In this episode, they explore: – What PBMs are and how they rose to power – How spread pricing, rebates, and vertical integration

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01:22:03

Episode 33 - When Doing the Right Thing Hurts:...

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2025/06/11

What happens when good doctors are forced to choose between their ethics and the system?In this powerful episode, Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero explore how moral injury—not just burnout—is quietly driving physicians from the profession, damaging patient care, and why Direct Primary Care (DPC) offers a more humane, values-based path forward. ⸻ 🔍 In this episode, they explore: – The difference between burnout and moral injury – How systemic pressures force doctors to compromise their ethics – The

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01:14:35

Episode 32 - Rebuilding the Bridge: Regaining Trust...

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2025/06/04

Join Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero as they unpack U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s controversial proposal to ban federal scientists from publishing in established medical journals.What does this mean for scientific transparency, research credibility, and the future of peer-reviewed medicine? They explore: – Today’s “gold standard” medical journals – The implications of federal restrictions – Potential future regulation of scientific publishing Tune in. Think critically. Stay

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01:09:50

Episode 31 - Early Talks, Better Outcomes: Prostate...

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2025/05/30

Join Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero as they discuss prostate cancer. They look at different symptoms of prostate cancer . Listen as they discuss the disparities among different ethnic groups with respect to prostate cancer. Dr. Jasper also takes a deep look into the consequences of ignoring symptoms and not getting screened. Engage with us on social media and our other platforms to continue the conversation!Follow Byja Clinic: Instagram: @byjaclinic Facebook: @byjaclinic LinkedIn: Byja

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01:18:23

Episode 30 - Just a Headache... or Is It Something...

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2025/05/21

Join Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero as they explore headaches. They look at different types of headaches, including tension headaches and migraines. Listen as they discuss the causes and symptoms of different headaches. Dr. Jasper also takes a deep look into the consequences of ignoring symptoms. Engage with us on social media and our other platforms to continue the conversation!Follow Byja Clinic: Instagram: @byjaclinic Facebook: @byjaclinic LinkedIn: Byja Clinic Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr

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01:09:39

Episode 29 - Your Address and Your Health - How...

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2025/05/14

Join Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero as they explore how where you live—your neighborhood, your zip code, your environment—profoundly impacts your health and life expectancy. By examining how social disadvantage, economic instability, and neighborhood-level disinvestment contribute to unequal health outcomes, we highlight the deep connections between place and survival. Engage with us on social media and our other platforms to continue the conversation!Follow Byja Clinic: Instagram:

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00:31:11

Episode 28 – Laughs and Lessons: A Byja Radio Look Back

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2025/05/07

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, take a heartfelt and entertaining look back on the first 2½ seasons of the Byja Radio Show. In this special episode, we revisit the moments that left a mark — clips that made listeners laugh and quote the show in their daily lives as well as the episodes that sparked deeper conversations about important topics in healthcare. From the lighter side of doctor-patient moments to serious discussions about diabetes, medical debt, and

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01:10:55

Episode 27 - Crushed by Costs: Medical Debt, Student...

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2025/04/30

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, take a deep, honest look at medical debt and student loans that are crushing millions of Americans — but there are ways out. In this episode, we break down the true cost of healthcare debt, how student loans are shaping the future of medicine, and why Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a game-changer for both patients and providers. Plus, we dive into two powerful tools to fight back: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Health

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00:45:43

Episode 26 -Breaking the Silence: Mental Health,...

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2025/04/23

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, take a deep, honest look at the mental health crisis affecting men—especially Black men. We explore the societal pressures, stigma, and systemic barriers contributing to depression, anxiety, suicide, and trauma like PTSD. More importantly, we highlight solutions, including the role that Direct Primary Care (DPC) can play in providing culturally competent, consistent, and accessible mental healthcare. As always, we encourage you

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00:55:31

Episode 25 - Tariffs & Treatment: What Rising...

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2025/04/16

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss tariffs and how they affect healthcare costs. They discuss the potential cost increase of healthcare services and everyday care products. They also discuss how the DPC model can help minimize rising costs. As always, we encourage you to listen, subscribe, share and interact with us on the platforms below.Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website:

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00:58:41

Episode 24 - HIV Awareness and Direct Primary Care...

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2025/04/04

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss HIV in America. They discuss the statistics of new and existing cases. They also discuss the stigmas and misconceptions associated with the virus. As always, we encourage you to listen, subscribe, share and interact with us on the platforms below.Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow

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01:11:12

Episode 23 - To Vaccinate or Not To Vaccinate, That...

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2025/03/24

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the recent trends in the health care world. They discuss the new measles outbreak with the decline of vaccinations. They also discuss Compounded GLP-1 Meds aka weight management drugs. As always, we encourage you to listen, subscribe, share and interact with us on the platforms below.Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: -

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00:50:21

Episode 22 - America’s Healthcare Report Card: Pass...

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2025/01/31

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the recent Commonwealth Fund report, part of the "Mirror, Mirror" series, comparing healthcare systems in 10 wealthy nations. They discuss the rankings based on five domains: access to care, care process, administrative efficiency, equity, and outcomes. They also discuss challenges in the health care system to cause the rankings. As always, we encourage you to listen, subscribe, share and interact with us on the platforms

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01:26:54

Episode 21 - Medicaid, Direct Primary Care, and A...

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2025/01/14

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act. They discuss the current state of medicaid and how direct primary care can play a bigger role. They also discuss how direct primary care can alleviate physician shortages and other provider challenges. As always, we encourage you to listen, subscribe, share and interact with us on the platforms below.Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic -

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01:11:26

Episode 20 - Why Routine Eye Exams Matter: From...

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2025/01/06

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the importance of routine eye exams. They discuss the common diseases of the eye. They also discuss how these diseases may cause blindness. In addition, they discuss how warning what a good eye exams consists of. As always, we encourage you to listen, subscribe, share and interact with us on the platforms below.Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website:

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01:11:29

Episode 19 - Dementia and DPC: Caring Smarter with...

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2024/12/31

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss dementia. They discuss the causes and risks of dementia. They also discuss preventative care. In addition, they discuss how warning signs and misconceptions. As always, we encourage you to listen, subscribe, share and interact with us on the platforms below. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram:

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