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Healthcare Americana

Christopher Habig

People are lost navigating healthcare. Doctors are forced to treat their patients like an assembly line. An emphasis on production works in a factory making widgets, but not with people. Direct Primary Care changes all of this.

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30:58

Drug Affordability is a Real Problem

Healthcare Americana ·

2021/07/27

Michelle Frank is the Chief Revenue Officer for Goodroot. Goodroot is changing the way pharmaceutical manufacturers, health plans, employers and others interact and how those changes can be beneficial for all.Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

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11:17

Current Event: FMMA Annual Conference - Are You Ready...

Healthcare Americana ·

2021/07/20

Free Market Medical Association Executive Director James Dunavant joins Chris to highlight was can be expected at the 2021 FMMA Annual Conference.Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

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42:13

Why Quality Metrics is Detrimental to Care

Healthcare Americana ·

2021/07/19

Chris Habig talks with early DPC pioneer Dr. Douglas Farrago, who is board certified in the specialty of family practice and the founder of DPC News.Dr. Farrago shares how he used to fight “tooth and nail” in the traditional health sick system against quality metrics. He shares how his former chief medical officer challenged him asking what he hated about quality. Dr. Farrago’s response was you can’t define it. There is one quality metric that will never be tested and that is time with patients. The

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34:54

The Digital Healthcare Moment

Healthcare Americana ·

2021/07/13

Digital health is going to be more integrated in the next 5 years in the continuum of care. There will be a deeper connection between the members, digital solutions, and medical professionals. Kiio's Lydia Zeller provides her take on where we go from here.Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

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00:35

Introduction to Healthcare Americana

Healthcare Americana ·

2021/07/09

Listen. Learn. Know. Healthcare Americana is a podcast for the 99% of people who get healthcare in America. We’re not clinicians or policy makers…we’re patients and caregivers, executives and advocates who are fed up with the status quo and have a desire to change it. This podcast brings listeners backstage at innovative organizations across America that are putting patients first by delivering exceptional care to anyone and everyone.Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

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40:00

Administrators Need to Report to Doctors

Healthcare Americana ·

2021/07/05

A small town urologist left the employed world and now has a thriving independent urology practice. Dr. Wallen took this route after tiring of hospital administrators being in control of his care decisions. Listen to his story and learn why he believes that administrators should be working for the people with real expertise in healthcare. Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

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46:58

Doctors Can Care for Patients and Themselves

Healthcare Americana ·

2021/06/28

Dr. Joseph Krainin is a neurologist who runs his own independent, virtual sleep practice. He realized that as a physician, he can care for his patients while finding the elusive work-life balance that so many seek.Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

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35:54

The Best Surgical Option is Cash

Healthcare Americana ·

2021/06/21

Dr. Andrew Wickline specializes in hip and knee replacements, has the lowest complication rate in New York and will give you a cash price.Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

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36:40

How Do You Shop For Healthcare?

Healthcare Americana ·

2021/06/16

Matt discusses how great we are at shopping. Americans know how to shop for cars, groceries, household goods and so much more. But how do you shop for healthcare? Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

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53:21

Building Better Benefits

Healthcare Americana ·

2021/06/08

David Contorno breaks down the mechanics of how traditional benefits brokers aid and abet the misaligned incentives within health plans, hospital billing, and large health insurance companies.Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

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34:01

Combatting Medical Bill Bankruptcy

Healthcare Americana ·

2021/06/01

Doug Aldeen represents self-funded employers in their medical claim disputes with hospital systems or out-of-network provider billers. --- He shares horror stories of what he has experienced and how the healthcare system is taking advantage of people.Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

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44:25

When Your Doctor Isn't a Doctor

Healthcare Americana ·

2021/05/24

The differences between physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants is significant in terms of training and education. Many hospital systems are now trying to equate midlevel providers with their physician counterparts. While there is a big need for NPs & PAs, patients are being misled by the title, "Doctor".Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

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37:16

What is a PBM?

Healthcare Americana ·

2021/05/18

Pharmacy Benefit Management. Three words that bring confusion, complexity, and mystery to health plans. Learn about PBMs from Greg Greenlee at Verus Rx as he peels back the layers of complexity to shine some light on this mysterious industry.Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

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46:07

Once in a Generation Opportunity

Healthcare Americana ·

2021/05/03

We are experiencing a once in a lifetime opportunity for everyone in healthcare to make a positive impact. The ACA has continued to make an impact on US healthcare and innovators are using the new playing field to find opportunities that bring transparency, lower costs, and better access, despite more regulations.Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

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41:14

Reference Based Pricing

Healthcare Americana ·

2021/04/20

Dan Meylan discusses the latest positive trend in healthcare benefits, reference based pricing. He is educating people across the nation on this topic and chats with Chris about the cost savings that can come with it.Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

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44:47

Freedom to Care

Healthcare Americana ·

2021/04/06

Nicole Ascanio, MD shook her head when patient after patient would ask about insurance plans and thought they were getting a "free" yearly physical. Now in practice at her own aspireMD, she is educating her patients about the real value of a physical and it isn't what they thought.Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

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53:43

Becoming My Own Patient Advocate

Healthcare Americana ·

2021/03/24

Brandon Hudgins has overcome opponents, obstacles, and disease on his quest to be a champion. A top-flight distance runner, Brandon hit rock bottom when he was diagnosed with a disease with a 5% survival rate. Brandon learned how to become his own patient advocate, a crucial skill to have in his struggle. Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

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47:25

The Know-Do Gap

Healthcare Americana ·

2021/03/16

What makes people act? Is it information, knowledge, or something else? Darren Fogarty has studied this idea and reflects upon what he's learned. His studies have led him to the topic of the "Know-Do Gap" and how it applies to getting doctors and employers to do what they already know is best.Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

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44:24

Start a Business When You Get Mad

Healthcare Americana ·

2021/03/08

Anger can be a great motivation to push out into the unknown and fix problems. That is the exact motivation Dr. Juliet Breeze uses when she encounters a problem - she gets mad. When Dr. Breeze gets mad, her best ideas come to light. That's exactly how she started Next Level Urgent Care in Houston and with a big network of facilities she and her team are able to solve more problems than ever.Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

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17:05

Family Mental Health in a Pandemic

Healthcare Americana ·

2021/03/02

With social norms disrupted, our personal and professional lives have been impacted in ways we could've hardly imagined. More time spent at home or work environments being thrown into chaos has put an emphasis on working through challenges. With these challenges comes new dynamics in the home and with family. Our next generation, our children, have been bearing the brunt of these changes during their most critical developmental years. Chris is joined by behavioral health specialist Yisroel Wahl

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