Healthcare Americana

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig sits down with Twila Brase, the co-founder and president of the Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom. With a wealth of experience as a registered nurse and a healthcare policy advocate, Twila sheds light on the pressing issues in our healthcare system, from the pitfalls of the Affordable Care Act to the stark realities of patient data...

In this episode of the Healthcare Americana podcast, host Christopher Habig sits down with Mario Miranda, a South Florida-based CPA specializing in healthcare finance. The two dig into the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model and explore its potential to revolutionize healthcare in the U.S. Mario Miranda brings his extensive experience with U.S. physicians and insights from the Cuban healthcare system...

On this Healthcare Americana episode, Christopher Habig is joined by veteran healthcare analyst Brian Wikle. Together, they shed light on the profound impact of data accuracy on patient outcomes and the indispensable relationship between data integrity and patient-doctor bonds. Brian Wikle emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining data integrity within patient records and invites listeners...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig invites Dr. Beth Goldstein, co-founder of Modern Ritual, to explore the transformative power of direct specialty care in dermatology. Dr. Goldstein, who has embraced the direct care model in her practice, sheds light on how this innovative approach is reshaping not only primary care but also various specialties across the medical prac...

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Jeffrey Gold of Gold Direct Care sits down with Christopher Habig to discuss the intricacies and challenges of the healthcare system, particularly focusing on the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model. Dr. Gold offers insightful perspectives based on his firsthand experience as a practicing physician. The conversation covers into the fundamental question of why the...

In this episode, Christopher Habig engages in a profound discussion with expert Chris Deacon from VerSan Consulting on the crucial topic of employer fiduciary responsibility in healthcare. As they unravel the complexities of this responsibility, they offer valuable insights into recent lawsuits, market dynamics, and the pivotal role of employers in shaping the future of healthcare. The conversatio...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig engages in a candid discussion with an anonymous medical student serving as guest. The guest's anonymity underscores the sensitive nature of the topics discussed, particularly the influence of politics and ideology in medical education and healthcare policy. FreedoMDstudent sheds light on instances of ideological bias in essay prompts...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig engages in a compelling discussion with Charles Sauer, President of The Market Institute. Together, they explore the intricate intersection of healthcare policy, market dynamics, and innovation, shedding light on key insights that affect the healthcare landscape. Sauer shares his expertise on various topics, including the role of prof...

On this episode of Healthcare Americana, Christopher Habig and Dr. Ronald Razmi explore the critical role of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming healthcare and its potential impact on patient care. Dr. Razmi explains that AI operates as a statistical tool that analyzes data to uncover valuable insights and enhance decision-making processes. The conversation highlights AI's effectiveness i...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, Christopher Habig is joined by Dr. Cristin Dickerson, founder of Green Imaging, to discuss the innovative world of direct care and its intersection with transparent, affordable medical imaging. Dr. Dickerson explains how Green Imaging was founded to solve the problem of unaffordable imaging in her community and how it has expanded to provide savings and imp...

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 b...

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 discus...

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...

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 s...

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...

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...

Dive into the revolutionary landscape of healthcare financing in this conversation with CrowdHealth founder Andy Schoonover. Together with host, Christopher Habig, the two shed light on a transformative approach to covering healthcare needs outside the traditional insurance framework. Schoonover takes us through the concept and mechanics of CrowdHealth, a platform that connects individuals seeking...

In this episode, host Christopher Habig engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Andrea Feigl, an expert in global health and an economist. The episode offers a unique perspective on the global healthcare landscape, chronic disease management, and the role of healthcare providers and patients in creating better health. The impact of chronic diseases on both health and wealth, in the Un...

In this episode, we dive into the world of healthcare innovation and how pharmaceutical companies are reimagining their role in promoting better health outcomes. Our guest, Amy West, the Head of US Digital Transformation and Innovation at Novo Nordisk, discusses the pressing need for change in the healthcare industry and how Novo Nordisk is committed to investing in innovation to meet the diverse...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, we welcome John Cray, the Chief Technology Officer at Mental Health Technologies, a company at the forefront of revolutionizing mental health testing and screening. Host Christopher Habig delves into the world of mental health, where headlines often feature extreme cases or celebrity admissions, shedding light on an issue that affects countless lives. They...

In this episode, we delve into the cutting-edge advancements in cognitive assessments. Our host, Christopher Habig, welcomes Tom O'Neill, the CEO of Cognivue, to Healthcare Americana. Together, they explore the pressing questions of how we can improve healthcare practices and whether we should embrace new innovations just because they are available. The pair addresses the growing concern that our...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, Christopher Habig interviews Dr. Joshua Lee, Chief Clinical Advisor at Oar Health and a professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Dr. Lee discusses his journey into addiction medicine and how it evolved throughout his career. He highlights the importance of making addiction treatment accessible and the role of medications like naltrexone in addressing a...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, Christopher Habig engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio, an Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco, and a Senior Affiliated Scholar with the Mercatus Center. Together, they delve into the intricate world of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and their impact on healthcare. Dr...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, join host Christopher Habig and Dr. Kenneth Chahine, the founder and CEO of Nectar Allergy. Dr. Chahine shares his journey from the world of consumer DNA testing to disrupting the field of allergy care. With a background in biochemistry, genetics, and law, Dr. Chahine brings a unique perspective to healthcare innovation. Discover how Nectar Allergy is revol...

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, Christopher Habig welcomes Dean Clancy, Senior Health Policy Fellow with Americans for Prosperity, for an insightful discussion on healthcare reform and empowering patients in the United States. They delve into the misconceptions surrounding the American healthcare system, the need for reform, and various policy proposals aimed at making healthcare more acc...