Healthcare Americana

On this episode, Shawn Needham and his wife, Janet, discuss starting their own, independent pharmacy in the late 90’s, Moses Lake Professional Pharmacy . On first glance this is a success story for an independent pharmacy but Shawn explains what makes their pharmacy different in a big way. Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

On today’s show Rebecca Kiessling of the Benjamin Rush Institute . Rebecca is leading the Benjamin Rush Institute in its mission to preserve the doctor-patient relationship and she discusses the initiatives that are growing within our country's medical schools. Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

On this episode is Jay Kempton of The Kempton Group and co founder of the Free Market Medical Association . Jay took over and grown a TPA (third party administration) benefits company in an unorthodox way...he doesn’t like working with insurance companies.  Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

On this episode of Healthcare Americana, Chris is joined by Sedera founder and chairman, Dr. Tony Dale. Sedera is a medical cost sharing community and Dr. Dale discusses his experience and history with healthshares, why he got involved, and how Sedera benefits individuals and employers. Chris and Dr. Dale also discuss the impact that direct primary care has on Sedera members and how Freedom Health...

On this week’s episode of Healthcare Americana, Chris sat down with businesswoman Carrie Levin, to talk about her story as a three time cancer patient, her experience with her hospital system, and what happened when her health plan coverage abandoned her, forcing her to foot surgery bills herself. She also has some advice for anyone that might find themselves in the same situation. Support the sho...

On this week's episode of Healthcare Americana, Chris sat down with his brother and co founder, Adam Habig, to talk about recent action by the Trump Administration to help bring transparency to the healthcare industry. Adam shares his ideas on the effect of these efforts and why not everyone is thrilled.  Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

On this week's episode of Healthcare Americana, Chris sat down with his brother and co founder, Adam Habig, to talk about legislative strategies to help encourage physicians to enter into direct care. Adam shares his ideas on what can be done to help physicians and patients with the burden of the modern healthcare industry.  Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

Dr. Haynes' work on the policy side of healthcare has helped her understand the inner workings of the industry over the past 10 years. Focusing on the unifying power of direct care, she discusses how to push the model forward and why it works for so many people. Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

It's rare that a doctor starts a new practice out of residency, let alone a practice with an innovative care model like direct primary care. Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

There are a lot of right ways to practice DPC but a handful of mistakes are usually common and can derail your practice. Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

Dr. Rickner and his business partner Dr. Lockwood start their practice 4 years ago and have grown to 4 locations. In these early days of direct primary care, this size of practice is rare. Hear why they are addressing the scaling problem with their unique way of practicing and why.   Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

Sean Kelley founded the Texas Free Market Surgery Center after learning of the model from the Surgery Center of Oklahoma . Being able to provide transparent pricing for complex surgeries means that his Center has impacted thousands of lives and saved a lot of money for customers. Not doing business with insurance companies is what made this dream possible in the first place. Support the show (http...

With the inability of the US government to enact any positive change on healthcare in the country, it is up to the individual states to lead the way. Indiana State Senator Victoria Spartz discusses the need for free market principles in the health industry and the initiatives she is working on to help Indiana's citizens. Initiatives that can be replicated by every state in the union. Support...

We trust our doctors when it comes to stressful, scary situations and they take care of us, but do their hospital systems really have our best interests in mind? This is the story of an infant that was recommended for surgery and the questions that her parents never thought to ask. In short, there were lessons learned that will never be forgotten. Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/...

Two organizations with a similar mission have decided to work together to further the cause of direct care. Freedom Healthworks and the Free Market Medical Association have formed a partnership that will benefit thousands of physicians around the United States. Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

(Flash Episode = Current Events) Annual family health insurance premiums just crested $20,000 for the first time. Legislation in the US House of Representatives ( HR 3708 ) aims to strengthen the position of direct primary care patients and physicians as a real, cost-effective alternative to traditional insurance plans. Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

As hospital systems consolidate and move operations to urban centers, many rural communities are left without any type of healthcare options. Many residents drive hours to the nearest facility for primary care and hospital care. Luckily, there are initiatives aiming to put doctors back in those communities now. Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

Meghan Johnston, a home designer from Richmond, Virginia, knew about direct primary care for a few years but it wasn't until the birth of her first child that she truly appreciated the benefits. Since her son was born, Meghan has had to use her DPC doctor for emergencies, questions and even peace of mind. Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

Dr. Richard Schuster became disillusioned with his profession while working at a hospital. It took getting back into private practice as a DPC physician to recapture his spirit, love and ability to care for his patients. Coupling his DPC membership with osteopathic manipulations, he is able to restore his lost integrity to his profession. Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/...

Dr. Dan Stock knew the insurance dominated medical system wasn't a good fit for him a long time ago. Battling illness and disease in his own body further convinced him that direct primary care and functional medicine was the only way to heal himself and truly help his patients. Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

OnTarget Health is helping a lot of people. As the prevalence of obesity has skyrocketed from 1 out of 2,800 people in the mid-1980's to 1 in every 3 today, Todd Foushee 's company has been helping companies promote a healthier workforce. OnTarget uses a physiological approach to healthy weight loss. Knowing that each person is different, each plan must be tailored to get the best result...

Uniting direct primary care physicians around the concept of continuous learning Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)

Dr. Luke Pittman knew he wanted to be a doctor since an early age but as he progressed through medical school and residency, his vision of being a doctor changed dramatically. Peer pressure to sign employee contracts set off warning alarms to him and being a cog in a hospital wheel didn't hold any appeal. Dr. Pittman tells us about his experiences in the medical school system and why he chose...

Dane DeLozier found himself in the midst of thyroid cancer and juggling care options and routines. He was able to beat his cancer but quickly learned that being an advocate for his health is difficult without a doctor to help along the way. His experience led him to join a direct primary care practice and the benefits are continuing to display themselves. Support the show (https://healthcareameric...

Employers around the country are scrambling to find more valuable benefits that drive down costs, increase employee satisfaction, and won't increase year over year. A direct primary care plan for your company can check all those boxes and Jason tells us how it is possible. Support the show (https://healthcareamericana.com/sponsors/)