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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.

Healthcare Americana Christopher Habig

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 30 Ratings

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.

    FMMA 2024 Annual Conference: Back to the Future

    FMMA 2024 Annual Conference: Back to the Future

    In this two-part episode of Healthcare Americana, Christopher Habig talks with two of the most prominent figures in the Direct Primary Care Movement. First, he interviews Jay Kempton, the president and CEO of the Kempton Group and the founder of the FMMA. Together, they explore the FMMA's mission to foster transparency, quality, and affordability in healthcare by facilitating connections between buyers and sellers in the free market. They discuss the organization's efforts to educate stakeholders on healthcare middlemen, break down barriers between patients, physicians, and self-insured employers, and preview the FMMA's 10th Anniversary Conference.
    In the second half of the episode, Christopher is joined by Dr. Keith Smith. Dr. Smith elaborates on the FMMA's annual conference and shares success stories of collaboration among its members. He emphasizes the fearlessness and transparency inherent in the free market, highlighting the role of surgery centers in local communities. Dr. Smith also identifies individuals who may not be a good fit for the FMMA and reflects on the organization's growth and significance over the past decade. Encouraging listener involvement, he invites participation in the FMMA and encourages attendance at its upcoming conference, April 10-12th in Oklahoma City.
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    • 48 min
    Navigating Healthcare: Direct Primary Care and the Future of Patient Navigation

    Navigating Healthcare: Direct Primary Care and the Future of Patient Navigation

    In this episode, Christopher Habig discusses the importance of care navigation in the healthcare system with Doug Geinzer of High Performance Navigation. They explore the challenges patients face in finding the right care, the role of direct primary care in simplifying the healthcare experience, and the impact of technology and data in enhancing care navigation. The episode concludes with a discussion on the future of patient navigation and the goal of making healthcare more accessible and affordable for everyone.
    Key Takeaways
    Care navigation is crucial in helping patients find the right care and navigate the complexities of the healthcare system.Direct primary care plays a significant role in simplifying the healthcare experience and improving patient outcomes.Technology and data are powerful tools in enhancing care navigation and providing personalized care.Proper care navigation can lead to cost savings, improved access to care, and better health outcomes for patients.
    Chapters
    00:38 Introduction: Importance of Care Navigation
    03:38 Challenges in Patient Navigation
    07:02 Direct Primary Care and Care Navigation
    09:40 Referrals and Trust in Care Navigation
    11:21 Technology and Data in Care Navigation
    14:59 Enhancing the Patient Journey with Technology
    18:53 Data and Surgeon Selection
    22:24 Success Story: Affordable Knee Replacement
    24:00 The Future of Patient Navigation
    26:50 Conclusion
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    • 28 min
    Unplugging from the System: A Journey into Direct Primary Care

    Unplugging from the System: A Journey into Direct Primary Care

    In this episode of Healthcare Americana, Christopher Habig explores the transformative potential of Direct Primary Care (DPC) with Dr. Mazhar Khan from FreedomDoc at Westfield Premier. They discuss DPC's patient-centered approach, emphasizing quality healthcare based on patient value rather than traditional metrics. Dr. Khan shares compelling anecdotes illustrating DPC's effectiveness in providing comprehensive care for complex conditions, facilitated by unrestricted time with patients. Reflecting on his transition to DPC, Dr. Khan highlights the shift from volume-based quotas to a patient-focused approach, driven by a desire to prioritize genuine care. Christopher underscores DPC's proactive stance towards healthcare, advocating for its adoption among young doctors to transform the healthcare landscape.
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    Beyond Chemotherapy: Rethinking Cancer Treatment with Dr. Mark Dybul

    Beyond Chemotherapy: Rethinking Cancer Treatment with Dr. Mark Dybul

    Join Christopher Habig in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Mark Dybul, CEO of Renovaro Biosciences and professor of medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center. The episode explores the challenges of healthcare innovation, advocating for a departure from bureaucratic hospital systems. Dr. Dybul shares Renovaro Biosciences' groundbreaking approach to cancer treatment, emphasizing immune system retraining and genetic modifications to minimize reliance on traditional chemotherapy. The discussion highlights the vision of democratizing access to innovative healthcare solutions, empowering providers in real-time decision-making, and fostering a culture of experimentation. As the episode concludes, Dr. Dybul offers invaluable advice for aspiring medical professionals: think big, push boundaries, and embrace technology to overcome challenges and drive innovation.
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    • 37 min
    Navigating Mental Health in the Workplace: Strategies for Success

    Navigating Mental Health in the Workplace: Strategies for Success

    In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig explores the world of mental health and workplace dynamics with Tom Geraghty, Founder & CEO of PsychSafety.com. Exploring the vital concept of psychological safety, they discuss its profound impact on organizational culture and its potential to empower teams across diverse industries, drawing parallels from aviation, manufacturing, and healthcare. Tom’s journey from ecology to technology leadership shapes his deep understanding of creating environments where teams can thrive, providing unique insights and strategies applicable to any workplace setting. Discover how fostering psychological safety transforms workplaces and facilitates open communication, essential for preventing errors and fostering innovation.
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    Transforming Healthcare by Liberating Professionals from Mundane Tasks

    Transforming Healthcare by Liberating Professionals from Mundane Tasks

    In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig explores the dynamic evolution of patient experience with Chuck Rinker, CEO of PRSONAS. PRSONAS augments healthcare settings with avatars, acting as concierges for patients. This liberates staff and healthcare professionals from mundane tasks, allowing them to prioritize high-value patient interactions. Their conversation illuminates PRSONAS' real-time learning and anonymized data approach, ensuring patient privacy while revolutionizing healthcare through seamless human-AI synergy...thus shaping a more patient-centric and efficient future for healthcare.
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    • 33 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
30 Ratings

30 Ratings

Adrienne (Age) ,

World Class Team With Impactful Conversations

Love this podcast and love working with them!

Seharker ,

Highly Recommend!

I love Healthcare Americana! Highly recommend sharing this with all of your friends and family in healthcare. There IS a better way. Kudos to host, Chris Habig, for singing it from the top of his lungs! Whether it is your personal healthcare, or your career, you don’t have to settle.

DanielWrenne ,

Love the show!

This is a great show on a fantastic topic (I’m a huge fan of direct care) and hosted by a great guy! Share this with all your physician friends. They are desperately looking for alternatives to working in the current train-wreck medical system. Direct care is one of the best ones out there.

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