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Reversing burnout. Physician Shortages. Bad models. Forced buyouts. Meet those making a difference with host Ron Barshop

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Reversing burnout. Physician Shortages. Bad models. Forced buyouts. Meet those making a difference with host Ron Barshop

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English


Episodes

Episode # 192 – Preston Alexander Knows a Thing or Two About Healthcare Innovation.

5/23/2023
In this episode, Ron has a discussion with Preston Alexander, Founder & President of One Degree Medical. Here, Preston chats about the winners of DPCs and why they aren’t as prevalent as they should be, what’s wrong with monopolized health … Continue reading → The post Episode # 192 – Preston Alexander Knows a Thing or Two About Healthcare Innovation. appeared first on Primary Care Cures.

Duration:00:25:33

Episode # 191 – Dr. Brian Fretwell Offers Generics at Pennies a Pill so Who Needs a PBM ? This Offering is Yet Another Example How Employers, Consumers, and DPC Docs can Sidestep the Medication Racket.

4/3/2023
In this episode, Ron chats with Dr. Brian Fretwell, President and CEO of Direct Primary Care Associates and myDPCrx – a DPC provider driven pharmacy program that sells over 1,000 generic prescriptions for pennies on the dollar. Here, he answers the … Continue reading → The post Episode # 191 – Dr. Brian Fretwell Offers Generics at Pennies a Pill so Who Needs a PBM ? This Offering is Yet Another Example How Employers, Consumers, and DPC Docs can Sidestep the Medication Racket. appeared first on Primary Care Cures.

Duration:00:20:05

Episode # 190 – Dr Kenneth Qiu is Spotting the DPC Trends with a Keen Eye. Here is a Good Listen.

2/3/2023
In this episode, Ron talks DPCs with Dr. Kenneth Qiu, Founder of EuDoc, & Associate Clinical Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Here, Kenneth discusses what he sees the outlook for DPCs in the next year, what it … Continue reading → The post Episode # 190 – Dr Kenneth Qiu is Spotting the DPC Trends with a Keen Eye. Here is a Good Listen. appeared first on Primary Care Cures.

Duration:00:21:58

Episode # 189 – Katy Talento Returns for Round 3 – She’s Managing the Association for 1 Million Health Care Sharing Ministries Members, Advising Employers and Has a Lot to Say About Transparency and DPC.

12/30/2022
In this episode Katy Talento, Epidemiologist, Executive Director at Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries, & CEO of AllBetter Health rejoins the show for a third time. AllBetter Health is a next-gen health benefits advisory firm that saves employers & … Continue reading → The post Episode # 189 – Katy Talento Returns for Round 3 – She’s Managing the Association for 1 Million Health Care Sharing Ministries Members, Advising Employers and Has a Lot to Say About Transparency and DPC. appeared first on Primary Care Cures.

Duration:00:24:51

Episode # 188 – Jonathan Spero Leads Asterias Health and InHouse Physicians – DPC Plus with 1 Million Members at 97% NPS and 95% Renewal Rates. Here is the How and Why.

12/23/2022
In this episode, Ron chats with Jonathan Spero, CEO at InHouse Physicians – the powerhouse behind the disruptive innovation he founded – Asterias Health. Asterias Health is a next-gen virtual & in-person direct primary care model that addresses the physical, behavioral, … Continue reading → The post Episode # 188 – Jonathan Spero Leads Asterias Health and InHouse Physicians – DPC Plus with 1 Million Members at 97% NPS and 95% Renewal Rates. Here is the How and Why. appeared first on Primary Care Cures.

Duration:00:23:15

Episode # 187 – Viral Patel, MD, CEO of Radish Health has a 4.9 Star Rating, 94% NPS Score from Docs and Offers Mental Health, Nav, and a Registered Dietician to their DPC. Here’s How!

12/6/2022
In this episode, Ron is joined by Viral Patel, Founder and CEO at Radish Health – a highly rated NYC based digital first primary care platform giving employers access to primary care, mental health services, a registered dietician, and a … Continue reading → The post Episode # 187 – Viral Patel, MD, CEO of Radish Health has a 4.9 Star Rating, 94% NPS Score from Docs and Offers Mental Health, Nav, and a Registered Dietician to their DPC. Here’s How! appeared first on Primary Care Cures.

Duration:00:29:52

Episode # 186 – Wayne Orchard with Lyric Health is the Largest DPC Provider with 4M Members. Retention of Docs, Members, and Employers are All Impressive. Get Why Here.

12/2/2022
In this episode, Ron chats with Wayne Orchard, Partner & Executive Vice President at Lyric Health, MyTelemedicine, and GoLexi. Here, they discuss Lyric Health, a fully integrated virtual primary care platform that provides instant access to a “doc in your … Continue reading → The post Episode # 186 – Wayne Orchard with Lyric Health is the Largest DPC Provider with 4M Members. Retention of Docs, Members, and Employers are All Impressive. Get Why Here. appeared first on Primary Care Cures.

Duration:00:28:05

Episode # 185 – Satish Srinivasan with DiRx is Showing Us How to Buy Meds at a Fraction of the Costs. Often at Only $3-4 a fill.

11/18/2022
In this episode, Ron chats with Satish Srinivasan, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at DiRx, a digital pharmacy platform that provides savings for thousands of FDA-approved generic drugs – with no insurance requirement. Satish went into starting DiRx knowing the real cost of medicine because … Continue reading → The post Episode # 185 – Satish Srinivasan with DiRx is Showing Us How to Buy Meds at a Fraction of the Costs. Often at Only $3-4 a fill. appeared first on Primary Care Cures.

Duration:00:27:10

Episode # 184 – Ann Richardson Is the DocWhisperer. She is Letting the Bigs Know a Frontline Exodus is Hitting Them in 2023. Here’s Why and What to Do.

11/11/2022
In this episode, Ann M. Richardson, a Healthcare Systems Transformation & Operations Consultant with 25+ years of hospital leadership experience, chats with Ron about her work increasing awareness around the silencing that goes on in medicine. Her patient advocacy work … Continue reading → The post Episode # 184 – Ann Richardson Is the DocWhisperer. She is Letting the Bigs Know a Frontline Exodus is Hitting Them in 2023. Here’s Why and What to Do. appeared first on Primary Care Cures.

Duration:00:36:46

Episode # 183 – Our First Power Couple, Renee Dua and Nick Desai Founded and Lead Renee – A New Offering for Consumers and Employers for Generic Medication Access at a Cost of $25/mo. Also Built In is a Medical Personal Assistant in Your Pocket for Appoin

11/4/2022
In this episode, Ron is joined by power couple Dr. Renee Dua & Nick Desai, Co-Founders of Renee, a recently launched digital health assistant and generic medication delivery AI generated platform. With Dr. Dua’s 16 years of experience as a … Continue reading → The post Episode # 183 – Our First Power Couple, Renee Dua and Nick Desai Founded and Lead Renee – A New Offering for Consumers and Employers for Generic Medication Access at a Cost of $25/mo. Also Built In is a Medical Personal Assistant in Your Pocket for Appointments, Labs, Tests, and More. appeared first on Primary Care Cures.

Duration:00:25:47

Episode # 182 – Lee Gross MD Back for Another Round. A DPC Pioneer for 20 Years. Advocate at the Highest Levels of State and Federal Government. He Explains Cheaper, Faster, Better Primary Care where Everyone Wins in Hurricane Aftermaths and Pandemics as

10/28/2022
In this episode, Ron is joined again by thought leader Lee Gross, Co-Founder of Epiphany Health Direct Primary Care, President of Docs 4 Patient Care Foundation, & Chairman of DPC Action. Lee discusses seeing firsthand just how much care delivery … Continue reading → The post Episode # 182 – Lee Gross MD Back for Another Round. A DPC Pioneer for 20 Years. Advocate at the Highest Levels of State and Federal Government. He Explains Cheaper, Faster, Better Primary Care where Everyone Wins in Hurricane Aftermaths and Pandemics as the Ultimate Stress Tests. appeared first on Primary Care Cures.

Duration:00:27:40

Episode # 181 – Eric Starkman is Among the Best Investigative Reporters in Healthcare Today. He Shines a Bright Light on the Massive Cracks in Regulation and Delivery of Care in America.

10/21/2022
This episode, Ron is joined by Eric Starkman, an investigative journalist that uses his experience in crisis counseling, public relations, and financial reporting to help bring to light the threatening practices done by the BIGS in healthcare. Here, he answers … Continue reading → The post Episode # 181 – Eric Starkman is Among the Best Investigative Reporters in Healthcare Today. He Shines a Bright Light on the Massive Cracks in Regulation and Delivery of Care in America. appeared first on Primary Care Cures.

Duration:00:32:34

Episode # 180 – Dutch Rojas Just Sold Two of His Companies and Now is Offering Everyone Health – A Free App to Easily Contract in 300 Metros and 48 States Labs, Imaging, Surgery and Specialists for Cash Pay Customers. About 30-60M of Us.

10/14/2022
In this episode Dutch Rojas returns to the show for a third time to discuss what he has been up to and how healthcare has changed since the last time he was on the show. Dutch is the Senior Vice … Continue reading → The post Episode # 180 – Dutch Rojas Just Sold Two of His Companies and Now is Offering Everyone Health – A Free App to Easily Contract in 300 Metros and 48 States Labs, Imaging, Surgery and Specialists for Cash Pay Customers. About 30-60M of Us. appeared first on Primary Care Cures.

Duration:00:41:20

Episode # 179 – Mike Botta of Sesame Introduces Healthcare Shopping into an Expedia-Like Marketplace. Fair Pricing Meets Care Slots Open and Available. Consumer Navigation Made Easy to Find Independent Docs, Imaging, and More.

10/7/2022
In this episode Ron chats with Dr. Michael Botta, Co-founder and President at Sesame, a healthcare marketplace that works with patients that are uninsured or priced out of care by connecting them with high quality physicians at the best price. … Continue reading → The post Episode # 179 – Mike Botta of Sesame Introduces Healthcare Shopping into an Expedia-Like Marketplace. Fair Pricing Meets Care Slots Open and Available. Consumer Navigation Made Easy to Find Independent Docs, Imaging, and More. appeared first on Primary Care Cures.

Duration:00:28:45

Episode # 178 – Mike Bechtol with Redirect Health is a National Expert in Patient Assistance Programs – A Secret Way to Pay for Much of Your Care – Your Employee’s Too – and Half of Us Qualify? True! Round 2.

9/30/2022
In this episode Michael Bechtol, Vice President of Membership at Redirect Health, returns to the show. Redirect Health provides employers & individuals with affordable healthcare plans. Here, Michael shares the ways they can provide simple to use & affordable access … Continue reading → The post Episode # 178 – Mike Bechtol with Redirect Health is a National Expert in Patient Assistance Programs – A Secret Way to Pay for Much of Your Care – Your Employee’s Too – and Half of Us Qualify? True! Round 2. appeared first on Primary Care Cures.

Duration:00:33:24

Episode # 177 – Dr. Daniel Paull is an Orthopedic Surgeon. Founder of America’s First Mobile Cash Based Orthopedic Practice… Whaaat? Here’s a Model to be Happier, Make More, and Stay True to Your Calling. Surgeons, PCPs Already Get This.

9/23/2022
In this episode Ron chats with Dr. Daniel Paull, Orthopedic surgeon, Founder and CEO of Easy Orthopedics. He is bringing the clinic to your house and keeping insurance out of it. He’s disrupting healthcare in a way that values your … Continue reading → The post Episode # 177 – Dr. Daniel Paull is an Orthopedic Surgeon. Founder of America’s First Mobile Cash Based Orthopedic Practice… Whaaat? Here’s a Model to be Happier, Make More, and Stay True to Your Calling. Surgeons, PCPs Already Get This. appeared first on Primary Care Cures.

Duration:00:27:14

Episode # 176 – Brad Kirkpatrick is CCO of Hydrogen Health – A Partnership of Anthem, Blackstone and K Health with Upside Engagement Potential of 9 million Employees. 500,000 Engaged Today. 250 Providers. Advanced Primary Care Designed for Employers and C

9/16/2022
In this episode Ron chats with Brad Kirkpatrick, Chief Commercial Officer at Hydrogen Health. Here, Brad does a deep dive into the founding and mission of Hydrogen Health. They offer virtual primary care that focuses on chronic condition management, urgent … Continue reading → The post Episode # 176 – Brad Kirkpatrick is CCO of Hydrogen Health – A Partnership of Anthem, Blackstone and K Health with Upside Engagement Potential of 9 million Employees. 500,000 Engaged Today. 250 Providers. Advanced Primary Care Designed for Employers and Carriers Never Had Deeper Pockets Nor a Better Rolodex. appeared first on Primary Care Cures.

Duration:00:25:24

Episode # 175 – The Jefferson Network Allows DFW and North Texas Employers a Significant Direct Primary Care Offering. Grady Gibbs is Growing It. He Has Interesting Takes on ACOs as Dinosaurs, Bigs as Self-Referrers, Not Consumer Centric, and More.

9/9/2022
In this episode, Ron has chats with Grady Gibbs, Product Manager & Strategic Relationship Development at Evolve Medical Consulting, a consulting company that assists healthcare companies engage more doctors and helps doctors sell more products and procedures. Here, they dive … Continue reading → The post Episode # 175 – The Jefferson Network Allows DFW and North Texas Employers a Significant Direct Primary Care Offering. Grady Gibbs is Growing It. He Has Interesting Takes on ACOs as Dinosaurs, Bigs as Self-Referrers, Not Consumer Centric, and More. appeared first on Primary Care Cures.

Duration:00:29:30

Episode # 174 – Peter Hayes is Back to Tell Us What Purchasing Alliances are Best At and How an Ideal Plan Design Shapes Up.

8/31/2022
In this episode Peter Hayes returns to the show to do a deep dive into his thoughts on the current state of CMS, hospitals, and more. He also discusses with Ron how purchasing alliances work and his thoughts on the … Continue reading → The post Episode # 174 – Peter Hayes is Back to Tell Us What Purchasing Alliances are Best At and How an Ideal Plan Design Shapes Up. appeared first on Primary Care Cures.

Duration:00:48:11

Episode # 173 – Scott Haas and Erik Davis are SVPs at USI, a Top 10 National Health Benefits Firm. They Have Vast Experience Designing Plans for Larger Employers Using DPC and Advanced Primary Care as the Center of a Future Where Everyone Wins.

8/5/2022
In this episode Ron chats with Scott Haas & Erik Davis, Senior Vice Presidents at USI on their Healthcare Operational Risk Consulting Team. USI has served over 500,000 clients meeting their property & casualty, employee benefit, personal risk and retirement … Continue reading → The post Episode # 173 – Scott Haas and Erik Davis are SVPs at USI, a Top 10 National Health Benefits Firm. They Have Vast Experience Designing Plans for Larger Employers Using DPC and Advanced Primary Care as the Center of a Future Where Everyone Wins. appeared first on Primary Care Cures.

Duration:00:48:55