Primary Care Cures

In this episode of Primary Care Cures, Ron is joined by  Korb  Matosich , Founder & CEO of Asserta Health . Together, they delve into the innovative strategies Asserta Health is employing to revolutionize the healthcare payment system.  Korb  shares insights on how his company aims to simplify payments, enhance transparency, and reduce costs for patients and providers alike. Tune in to hear ab...

In this episode, Ron sits down with  Morris   Miller , Managing Partner at Tectonic Ventures and CEO of Xenex Disinfection Services . Here, Miller shares his insights on the cutting-edge innovations in disinfection technology and the critical role it plays in healthcare setting, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss the challenges and triumphs of leading a company at the fo...

In this episode Ron interviews Gary Taubes , a renowned journalist, author, and Co-Founder of the Nutrition Science Initiative. Here Gary dives into his most recent book “ Rethinking Diabetes: What Science Reveals About Diet, Insulin, and Successful Treatments ”. In this interview Taubes also delves into the controversial world of dietary science, discussing the myths and misconceptions about nutr...

In this episode of Primary Care Cures, Ron dives into the world of healthcare inefficiency with special guests Ashok Subramanian CEO of Centivo and Dr. Jane Sailer , Medical Director of Centivo. The crux of the issue? The glaring inefficiencies that leave clinicians with only a fraction of the compensation they rightfully deserve while large corporations rake in the majority. As we unravel the int...

In this episode, Ron chats with AI in healthcare expert, Dr. Harvey Castro . Here, Harvey discusses how AI is currently being used in healthcare and what he thinks some of the most practical uses in healthcare are in the future. He also does a deep dive into how he thinks AI can help supplement physicians by helping them cut down on time in front of a computer and thus spending more face time with...

This episode features Ali Hashemi , the Co-Founder of meta[bolic] and Glucare. Health . Here he does a deep dive into his two companies. meta[bolic] is a hybrid digital therapeutics company that tackles the global metabolic health crisis head-on from a first-principles basis and synthesizes the human and machine in the pursuit of enduring behavior change and lasting outcomes. GluCare is a tech-ena...

In this episode Ron chats with John Lufburrow Chief Revenue Officer at ReviveHealth . ReviveHealth is a virtual healthcare subscription service that offers online primary care, urgent care, mental health care, pharmacy services and various specialists – all available on demand. Here they discuss the frustration with the current healthcare system and how inconvenient it is for employers, providers,...

In this episode, Ron has a conversation about physician democratization with Dr. Sandeep Palakodeti , the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Mishe.co Health & the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Rebel Health Alliance . Throughout their discussion, Dr. Palakodeti delves into his work with Rebel & Mishe, the goals & missions of the two organizations, how they differ from the...

In this episode, Ron chats with Dr. Douglas Farrago , Author, Keynote Speaker, Retired Medical Doctor and Inventor of the Knee Saver which is currently in the Baseball Hall of Fame and the CryoHelmet used by athletes for head injuries as well as migraine sufferers. Throughout their chat Dr. Farrago and Ron discuss their differing opinions on DPC and where they align as the ‘rebel alliance’ against...

This episode features Mary Talley Bowden , Owner of BreatheMD . Here she discusses her recent legal cases with the federal government and Houston Methodist, her experience being deplatformed on social media, Ivermectin, vaccine injury, and more. She also does a deep dive on how she stood up for herself and her patients against the medical establishment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Bowden comp...

In this episode, Ron is joined by Nathan Houghton , Manager of DPC Solutions at One Medical & the Business Development Analyst for PeakMed LifeCenters. Here, they discuss direct primary care at One Medical , Nathan’s work with PeakMed – a membership-based medical practice with a flat monthly membership for unlimited access to health services, how they are retaining providers & consum...

In this episode of Primary Care Cures, Dave DeBronkart , Speaker, Author, Analyst, & Owner of e-PatientDave LLC joins Ron to discuss the power of the patient. Dave shares his experience surviving stage 4 kidney cancer, emphasizes the importance of ‘participatory medicine’, and how it helps healthcare achieve its potential while saving countless lives in the process Dave deBronkart, known on th...

In this episode Ron chats with Taylor Coffman and Susannah Fox . Here, Taylor discusses her difficult journey battling with a rare disease while being a new mother with an infant. She also dives into the importance of sharing her healthcare challenges with others as a way to give hope and advocate for people similar healthcare issues. Susannah discusses the patient lead revolution she explores in...

In this episode Ron welcomes back Matt Ohrt , Co-Founder and Chief Healthcare Officer at Self Fund Health . Here they do a deep dive into Matt’s thoughts on ideal plan designs, the importance of on-site or near-site clinics, the biggest barriers to adoption and engagement, the tribalism in health plans, and more. Matt Ohrt and Jon Baran cofounded Self Fund Health to help brokers and employers be a...

Ever wish there was a sort of Kelly Blue Book for hospitals? Here, Ron has a chat with Linda Komisak , the COO and Co-Founder of CareLuminate Inc – ‘a safe place for nurses to report on the quality and safety of care in their organizations’. Throughout their conversation, they discuss why she feels interviewing nurses for feedback about their facility is a more relevant quality metric than L...

This episode features Matt Ohrt , Co-Founder and Chief Healthcare Officer at Self Fund Health . Here he discusses his career background and how when he was the VP of HR at a steel company in Wisconsin, he implemented numerous game-changing improvements to employee healthcare benefits. He dives into how these changes saved $5.5M in total costs, improved employee health, and positively impacted empl...

In today’s episode, Ron chats with Sam Moen , Co-Founder, President & COO of MDDirect and Michelle Golden , the Interim Executive Director for Administration for the Eau Claire Area School District. They talk about how MDDirect is transforming specialty care by producing faster outcomes with lower cost of care. They also share insights into Michelle’s former organization’s experience partnerin...

In this episode, Ron chats with Stu Clark , the Chief Executive Officer at Premise Health – the world’s leading direct healthcare company and one of the largest digital providers in the country. Throughout their conversation, they discuss the reasons why the press isn’t interested in direct primary healthcare, the importance of incorporating behavioral health into a primary care model, how P...

In this episode, Ron chats with David Goldhill , Founder and CEO at Sesame , a new healthcare system for uninsured Americans and those with high-deductible plans. In their conversation, they delve into net promoter scores, the convenience and pricing of Sesame, and more. They also dive into David’s books “Catastrophic Care: Why Everything We Think We Know about Health Care Is Wrong” & “Catastr...

This episode features Joe Murad , President & CEO at Vida Health . Vida Health offers its members personalized care programs for diabetes, obesity, depression, anxiety, hypertension, and more. Here, he does a deep dive in to what makes Vida Health special, what outcomes they are seeing with their members, how their program offers weekly virtual visits with providers to help ensure patient succ...

This episode features Guy Benjamin , Co-CEO & Co-Founder of Healthee . Here, he discusses how Healthee’s AI driven App simplifies healthcare navigation, providing fast, accurate guidance on plans, providers, costs and more. He also does a deep dive in to the importance of their app being user friendly and how it helps eliminate some of the confusion around benefits coverage. Their AI healthcar...

This episode features Rebecca Love , Chief Clinical Officer at IntelyCare . Here she discusses how the pandemic put a spotlight on many of the issues in nursing, the importance of having the correct nursing ratio, why so many nurses are leaving the profession, and more. She also does a deep dive into what needs to be done to address the nursing shortage and how to encourage more people to enter th...

In this episode Ron chats with Dr. Zeev Neuwirth . Zeev is a healthcare executive, author, and host of the “ Creating a New Healthcare ” podcast. Here, he delves deep into the innovative realms of employee health and the transformative potential of digital technology in healthcare. Zeev also shares insights from his book “ Beyond the Walls: MegaTrends, Movements and Market Disruptors Transfo...

On this episode Ron has an engaging conversation with Dr. Gordon Chen , Owner, former Chief Medical Officer, and current Board Member, ChenMed Inc. He is also Co-author of “The Calling: A Memoir of Family, Faith and the Future of Healthcare.” Here, Gordon answers the hard-hitting questions of why everyone isn’t going full risk in value-based care , what differentiates Chen Med from other pra...

In this episode Ron chats with Andrew Thompson , COO of Pediatric Associates . Here they discuss whether the large health systems deliver better or worse outcomes than independent physicians. They also examine the influence of big healthcare systems, the rise of value-based care, and the monopolies that dominate the industry. Throughout the episode, Andrew and Ron explore the pivotal role of prima...