People are lost navigating healthcare. Doctors are forced to treat their patients like an assembly line. An emphasis on production works in a factory making widgets, but not with people. Direct Primary Care changes all of this.
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For most employers, the annual health insurance renewal cycle is a source of pure frustration. It’s often marked by rising costs, confusing packages, and a total lack of control. In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig sits down with Niko Caparisos, Program Architect at Community-Owned Health Plans (COHP). Together, they explore how shifting the focus back to local,…
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In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig speaks with Matt Ohrt, the new Executive Director of the Free Market Medical Association (FMMA), about the future of free market healthcare in America. They discuss how price transparency, direct primary care, and employer-driven health plans can lower costs and improve access to quality care. Matt explains why rising healthcare costs…
In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig sits down with Kathy Giusti, two-time cancer survivor and founder of the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. Kathy explains why patients must adopt a "CEO mindset" to navigate the complexities of the American healthcare system. From the evolution of precision medicine to the life-saving power of self-advocacy, she shares how she…
In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig sits down with Sierra Lavallee, head of marketing at Freedom Healthworks, to explain why smart, strategic marketing is one of the most important factors in building a successful direct primary care practice. They discuss how marketing helps connect the right patients with the right doctors, why visibility and education matter more…
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In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig talks with Tim Hirsch, COO of ShareWELL Partners, about health sharing as a practical and affordable alternative to traditional health insurance. Tim explains how health shares work, why they often cost much less than insurance premiums, and how combining a health share with a DPC or FreedomDoc membership can help protect families…
In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig talks with Tony Cerna, family nurse practitioner and founder of Progressive Healthcare DPC in Tampa, Florida. After 27 years in traditional medicine, Tony left the insurance-driven system to create a clinic focused on time, trust, and personalized care. He shares how direct primary care empowers patients through longer visits, honest…
In this episode of Healthcare Americana, Christopher Habig talks with David Foucachon and Dr. Matthew Abraham from Veritas Surgery in Idaho about how they deliver world-class surgical care without the limits of a traditional hospital. They explain how Veritas brings together independent surgeons, partners with existing surgical centers, and offers transparent, direct-pay pricing that helps…
