Healthcare Americana

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 engag...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig is joined by Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio. Together, they explore the 340B Drug Discount Program, a federal initiative meant to help low-income patients access affordable medications. They reveal how the program has shifted over time to prioritize large healthcare institutions, creating unintended consequences like inflated healthcare costs...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig is joined by Joe Wilson, Chief Growth Officer at Frontier Direct Care. Together, they discuss the myths surrounding healthcare costs and the potential savings from implementing Direct Primary Care (DPC) in employer benefit programs. They explore the misconceptions held by executives about primary care, the importance of educating deci...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, Christopher Habig speaks with Dr. Matt Patterson, President of WelbeHealth, about the pressing issues of loneliness and mental health among seniors. They discuss the inadequacies of the current volume-driven healthcare system in addressing these challenges. Dr. Patterson explains WelbeHealth’s Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) which provi...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig is joined by Dr. Juliette Madrigal. Together, they discuss the detrimental impact of insurance companies on the healthcare system, particularly on the doctor-patient relationship. They explore the commoditization of both patients and physicians, the role of hospitals in prioritizing profit over care, and the rise of direct care models...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, Christopher Habig speaks with Dr. J. Matthew Andry and Maddie Andry about their journey in the direct care model of healthcare. They discuss the evolution of their practice, the importance of support in making the transition to direct care, and the integration of mental and physical health in patient care. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig speaks with Vanessa Rissetto, CEO and co-founder of Culina Health, about the critical role of nutrition in healthcare. They discuss the importance of medical nutrition therapy, the challenges faced by dietitians, and the need for better nutrition in hospitals. Vanessa emphasizes the impact of proper nutrition on preventing chronic dis...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig sits down with Dr. Jude Pierre to explore the unique challenges physicians face today, particularly for young doctors just entering the profession. Dr. Pierre explains why he steers physicians away from corporate healthcare and empowers them to pursue independent practice. The discussion highlights critical topics such as financial li...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig sits down with Dr. Joshua Hottenstein, founder of Eulistic Health. Dr. Hottenstein discusses his journey into healthcare and his innovative approach to blending traditional primary care with integrative medicine. He reflects on the challenges he faced with the fragmented hospital system and his commitment to offering patients personal...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig interviews the VP of PBM Practice at Xevant, Shane Garduno, an expert in pharmacy benefit management (PBM). They discuss the role of PBMs in the healthcare industry and how they influence drug pricing. Shane explains that PBMs act as pharmacy insurance, handling coverage information, copays, deductibles, and prior authorizat...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig interviews Jonathan Wolfson, the Chief Legal Officer and Policy Director at The Cicero Institute. They discuss the importance of state-level policy reform in healthcare and the need for innovation. They highlight the challenges of accessing healthcare and the high cost of healthcare, and discuss specific initiatives such as telemedici...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig interviews David Morgan, president of Senior Home Companions and Story Cottage. Together, they discuss the importance of memory care and the challenges faced by families in caring for loved ones with memory loss. David explains how his company provides personalized and high-quality care through home care services and boutique memory c...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig interviews Laurie Lee Smith, a renowned leadership expert, on the topic of change management leadership. They discuss the challenges of change management in the healthcare setting and the importance of adaptability and human behavior in leading change. They also explore the concept of self-transformation, team transformation, adaptabi...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig welcomes back a familiar and respected guest, Dr. Edward Williams of Foundation Direct Primary Care. As a repeat visitor on the show, Dr. Williams shares his unique perspective on balancing the demands of fatherhood, practicing medicine, and managing a business.  Dr. Williams discusses how he integrates his family life into his m...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig, CEO and co-founder of Freedom Healthworks, sits down with Ben Conner, CEO of Conner Insurance, to discuss health plans and the innovative approaches in Indiana. Ben shares insights into his company's role in spearheading health plan innovation, including their recent involvement in producing a documentary that explores the complexiti...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig, CEO and co-founder of Freedom Healthworks, sits down with Dr. William Steelman, the visionary founder of Steelman Medical Group in Houston, Texas. Dr. Steelman is a trailblazer in the concierge direct primary care model, emphasizing patient-centered care and transparency in primary healthcare delivery. The episode addresses the conce...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig, CEO and co-founder of Freedom Healthworks, discuss the vital role of primary care providers in mental health with guest Dr. Cynthia Horner, Chief Medical Officer of Amwell. Christopher opens the conversation by highlighting the importance of primary care physicians as the gatekeepers of our healthcare system, emphasizing their crucia...

In this enlightening episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig, CEO and co-founder of Freedom Healthworks, sits down with Dr. Katherine Evans, the president of Novocardia, a division of Cardiovascular Associates of America. As the nation's largest private network of cardiologists, Novocardia is at the forefront of transforming cardiovascular care through innovative practices and a co...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig, CEO and co-founder of Freedom Healthworks, welcomes Chris Peng, co-founder and CEO of Labfront. Labfront is a cutting-edge research solution for real-world data capture, trusted by prestigious academic institutions such as Stanford, Harvard, and MIT. Chris Peng shares his journey into the healthcare space, as well as his experiences...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig welcomes Dr. Joshua Fischer, a pioneer in merging primary care and health coaching within the direct primary care (DPC) model. Dr. Fischer shares his journey from a traditional healthcare setting to establishing his DPC practice, Dr. Fischer, MD. He discusses the pivotal moment that led him to rethink his approach to patient care, ins...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig welcomes back Dr. Nicole Ascanio, founder of aspireMD, a thriving direct primary care (DPC) practice in Omaha, Nebraska. This episode discusses the unique challenges and rewards of running a successful medical practice while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Dr. Ascanio, a mother of three, shares her journey from being an emplo...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig, CEO and co-founder of Freedom Healthworks, dives into a crucial topic for the future of healthcare: expanding access to affordable primary care for all, regardless of insurance status. Christopher explores the vital role of accessible primary care in reducing healthcare costs and enhancing economic development, especially in rural co...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, Host Christopher Habig, is joined by Adam Russo, CEO of The Phia Group. Together they discuss the intricacies of building and implementing an employer healthcare plan that genuinely benefits employees. Adam Russo shares his journey and insights, highlighting the importance of caring about the industry, clients, employers, and employees' families. He emphasi...

Join us in this insightful Healthcare Americana episode on the journey of physicians breaking free from the shackles of employment to embrace the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model. Host Christopher Habig sits down with Dr. Michelle Cooke, a trailblazer in the realm of primary care in Atlanta. Dr. Cooke shares her firsthand experiences and wisdom gained from transitioning from an employed physician t...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig, CEO of Freedom Healthworks, sits down with Dave Chase, the visionary founder of Health Rosetta. Together, they explore the groundbreaking work Health Rosetta is doing to transform the healthcare landscape into a system that is transparent, accountable, and value-driven. Dave Chase shares insights from his journey, starting from the r...