Direct Care Movement

In this episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III welcomes Dr. Paige Day, a dedicated vestibular therapist who has carved out a unique niche in the world of direct care. Dr. Day shares her inspiring journey from traditional physical therapy to establishing a mobile practice focused solely on vestibular therapy. She discusses the challenges of starting her own business...

In this episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III engages in an enlightening discussion with Will Fawcett, a medical student at Oklahoma State College of Osteopathic Medicine. Will shares his journey as he navigates the complexities of medical training while exploring the innovative landscape of direct care. They delve into the pressing issues of physician burnout, ad...

In this episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III discusses with Preston Alexander, a healthcare innovator with a decade of experience in medical devices and healthcare finance. Preston shares his journey from product management to advocating for simpler healthcare solutions, emphasizing the importance of the clinician-patient relationship. They delve into the complex...

In this episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Grace Torres Hodges, a podiatric surgeon with over two decades of experience in direct care. Dr. Hodges shares her transformative journey from traditional insurance-based practice to a thriving direct care model, emphasizing the importance of patient relationships and finan...

In this episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Aguila welcomes Chris Habig, founder and CEO of Freedom Health Works, to discuss the evolving landscape of healthcare and the importance of direct care models. Chris shares his personal journey, influenced by his family's background in medicine, and highlights the challenges faced by physicians in today's system. Together, they explore the m...

In this episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Aguila engages in a heartfelt conversation with Dr. Maryal Concepcion, a family medicine physician dedicated to rural healthcare. Dr. Concepcion shares her inspiring journey from medical school to establishing her own Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice in Arnold, California, where she and her husband serve as the only full-scope physicians i...

In this enlightening episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III engages with Colton Storla, a passionate employee benefits consultant from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Together, they unravel the complexities of health insurance, employee benefits, and healthcare costs, shedding light on the misconceptions that often blur the lines between these critical areas. Colton shares his...

In this episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Philip Eskew, a family physician and attorney who has been a pivotal figure in the Direct Primary Care (DPC) movement. Dr. Eskew shares his unique journey from a family of physicians to becoming an advocate for patients and doctors alike, highlighting the frustrations...

In this episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Tyler Hall, founder of CommonCare. Together, they delve into the intricate relationship between healthcare and finance, exploring how employers play a pivotal role as major payers in the healthcare ecosystem. Tyler shares his journey from tax practitioner to innovator in t...

In this thought-provoking episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III engages with Jared Meays, an employer benefit advisor with over a decade of experience in the healthcare sector. Together, they unravel the complex relationship between employers, insurance, and physicians, shedding light on how these connections impact patient care. Jared shares his insights on self-...

In this episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III engages with Dave Chase, a visionary leader in healthcare reform and co-founder of Health Rosetta. Together, they explore the intricate relationship between money and medicine, emphasizing the need for transparency and community-driven solutions in healthcare. Dave shares his personal journey that led to the creation o...

In this episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III engages with Dr. Steve Borene, an anesthesiologist and co-founder of Renovo Health, as they explore the intricate relationship between medicine and finance. Dr. Borene shares his unique journey into medicine, revealing how his experiences led him to establish a direct pay surgery center that prioritizes patient care ov...

In this episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III sits down with Preston Alexander, a passionate advocate for independent healthcare practices. Preston shares his journey from the corporate world of medical devices to the realm of healthcare entrepreneurship, highlighting the critical role physicians play in reshaping the business of medicine. Together, they explore t...

In this insightful episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III engages in a compelling conversation with Sidney Haitoff, co-founder and CEO of Mishe. Together, they explore the inefficiencies plaguing the healthcare system and how Mishe aims to revolutionize the industry by eliminating the middlemen. Discover how Mishe's innovative health plan operating system automates...

In this captivating episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III welcomes Dr. Paula Muto, a trailblazing vascular and general surgeon from Massachusetts. Together, they explore the dynamic intersection of healthcare transparency and access, delving into Dr. Muto's inspiring journey from a family of physicians to founding Uber Doc, a national platform for direct pay speci...

In this compelling episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III hosts Jordan Chadwick from Zion Health Share, diving deep into the innovative world of health sharing. Discover how Zion Health Share is revolutionizing healthcare by providing a nonprofit model where community members share each other's medical expenses. Jordan explains the key differences between health sh...

In this thought-provoking episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Jeremiah Fleenor, an emergency physician from Nebraska. Together, they explore the challenges and potential solutions within the healthcare system, emphasizing the transformative power of direct care models. Dr. Fleenor shares his journey from traditional...

In this insightful episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III welcomes Dr. Jacob Peterson, a family physician with a unique perspective on healthcare delivery. Dr. Peterson shares his journey from growing up on a ranch in Nebraska to becoming a board-certified family and obesity medicine physician. Discover the challenges he faced in the conventional insurance-based mo...

In this episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III welcomes Dr. Brent Holmquist, a direct primary care physician from Omaha, to explore the transition from conventional practice to direct primary care. Dr. Holmquist shares his journey from the traditional fee-for-service model to establishing his own practice, Good Life Medicine DPC, during the pandemic. Discover the c...

In this insightful episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III welcomes Dr. Rees Checketts, a third-year internal medicine resident at Creighton's University. Together, they explore the intersection of finance and medicine, focusing on the challenges residents face in understanding healthcare costs. Dr. Checketts shares his journey into medicine, driven by a passion for...

In this inspiring episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III welcomes Dr. Lara Hochman, a family medicine physician and renowned physician advocate. Dive into Dr. Hochman's journey from private practice to becoming a pivotal figure in physician advocacy and the direct care movement. Discover how she helps physicians find their ideal practice settings, emphasizing the i...

In this thought-provoking episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III takes the stage solo to address a recent tragic event that has shaken the healthcare industry. He delves into the complex layers surrounding the death of Brian Thompson, former CEO of United Health, and explores how it reflects the systemic issues within healthcare finance and delivery. Dr. Aguila sha...

Join us in this enlightening episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, where Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III sits down with Matt Ohrt from Self Fund Health to discuss the transformative progress in free-market healthcare in Wisconsin. Discover how self-funded health plans, direct care models, and strategic partnerships are revolutionizing the healthcare industry. Matt shares his unexpected journey f...

In this enlightening episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, host Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III sits down with Dr. George Ozoude, a pioneering orthopedic surgeon from Houston, Texas. Together, they delve into the transformative world of direct surgical care and explore innovative practice models that break free from traditional insurance constraints. Dr. Ozoude shares his journey from an employe...