Healthcare Americana

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 in

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

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 ques

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.

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 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 t

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

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

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 conne

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 conclud