In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig talks with Dr. Michael Havig about the rise of cash pay healthcare models. They explore the inefficiencies in traditional healthcare payment systems, the importance of price transparency, and how Dr. Havig’s company, HealthMe, is helping facilitate direct pay solutions for patients and providers. The conversation covers the challenges and opportunities of implementing cash pay models, as well as the future of direct pay in medical specialties. Dr. Havig also highlights the challenges faced by healthcare providers in navigating legal issues and the necessity for a shift towards patient empowerment in spending healthcare dollars. The episode concludes with Dr. Havig offering advice for physicians considering a transition to cash pay models.More on Freedom Healthworks & FreedomDocSubscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/More on Dr. Michael Havig & HealthMeFollow Healthcare Americana: Instagram & LinkedIN
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Public Shaming Is My Prior Authorization: Julie Baak’s Viral Fight for Patients
In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig speaks with Julie Baak, practice manager at the Arthritis Center in St. Louis, about the challenges of patient access to infusion therapy and the manipulative practices of insurance companies. Julie shares her experiences managing a large number of infusion patients and the burdens imposed by insurance companies and pharmacy benefit managers. She discusses the role of social media in advocating for patients and how independent clinics can take back control of healthcare. The conversation highlights the need for reform in the healthcare system and the importance of patient-centered care.More on Freedom Healthworks & FreedomDocSubscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/More on Julie Baak & STL Arthritis CenterFollow Healthcare Americana: Instagram & LinkedIN
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Advocacy to Action: How Everyday People Can Shape Healthcare Policy
In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig sits down with Indiana Representative Julie McGuire to explore the crucial role state lawmakers play in shaping healthcare policy. They discuss how everyday citizens can influence healthcare reform, the challenges of hospital pricing transparency, and the accountability of nonprofit hospitals.McGuire highlights the need for greater transparency in healthcare ownership and examines the growing impact of private equity on local medical practices. She also delves into key legislative efforts in Indiana, including regulating Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), increasing transparency in pharmaceutical pricing, and supporting independent medical practices.Throughout the conversation, they discuss the obstacles lawmakers face when passing healthcare reforms and why engaging with constituents is essential to creating real change. Tune in to learn how state-level initiatives can help improve healthcare affordability and accessibility.More on Freedom Healthworks & FreedomDocSubscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/More on Indiana State Representative Julie McGuireFollow Healthcare Americana: Instagram & LinkedIN
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Healthcare’s Trust Crisis: How We Fix It
In this episode of Healthcare Americana, Christopher Habig introduces the new season focused on solutions in the American healthcare system, emphasizing the critical role of trust. He discusses the erosion of trust among patients and healthcare providers, the bureaucratic challenges faced, and advocates for direct care models as a viable solution. The episode highlights the need for transparency and patient-centered care, while addressing common myths about healthcare and insurance.More on Freedom Healthworks & FreedomDocSubscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/More on Christopher Habig & Freedom HealthworksFollow Healthcare Americana: Instagram & LinkedIN
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Balancing Business and Medicine: Strategies for Patient-Centered Care
In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig sits down with Dr. Stephanie Huhn, a Direct Primary Care (DPC) physician, and Sarah Gabriel, a business advisor, to explore the transition from traditional healthcare to DPC. Together, they dive into the challenges and benefits of this innovative model, emphasizing its patient-centered approach and the critical role of community engagement. Dr. Huhn shares her journey of building a family medicine practice focused on personalized care. This episode offers valuable insights into how DPC can transform patient care, empower physicians, and address gaps in rural healthcare access.More on Freedom Healthworks & FreedomDocSubscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/More on Dr. Stephanie Huhn & RoMo Direct Primary CareFollow Healthcare Americana: Instagram & LinkedIN
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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