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From Red Tape to Patient Focus: The DPC Transformation
Join Christopher Habig, CEO of Freedom Healthworks, on this episode of Healthcare Americana, with guest Sarah Harker, Freedom Healthworks’ Business Development Manager. Together, they discuss the challenges within the traditional healthcare system, explore the motivations driving physicians and nurses to break free from its limitations, and highlight the transformative potential of Direct Primary Care in delivering patient-focused care. Additionally, they address the confusion surrounding the term "Direct Primary Care" and share effective strategies for educating physicians about its many benefits. Follow Healthcare Americana: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn More on Freedom Healthworks More on Sarah Harker Subscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/episodes/
POSTED JUNE 01, 2023 5:00 AM |
Navigating Mental Health Challenges with Dr. Ken Duckworth
In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig, CEO of Freedom Healthworks, interviews Dr. Ken Duckworth, Chief Medical Officer for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). They discuss the alarming rise in mental health conditions, with approximately 1 in 5 people affected, a number that has increased since the pandemic, prominently driven by anxiety and depression. Dr. Duckworth sheds light on the role social media and smartphones have played in mental health. He then goes on to explain NAMI's free programs and how they can better assist primary care doctors and their patients. The conversation is largely focused on the power of personal narratives, highlighting Dr. Duckworth's USA Today Best-Seller, "You Are Not Alone," which shares real stories of individuals who have bravely faced mental health conditions. This episode offers valuable insights into the pressing need for accessible and compassionate mental health support in our society, while showcasing the transformative potential of sharing personal experiences. Follow Healthcare Americana: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn More on Freedom Healthworks More on Dr. Ken Duckworth Subscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/episodes/
POSTED MAY 25, 2023 5:00 AM |
Exploring Cash Pay Physical Therapy's Edge Over Insurance and Orthopedic Surgery
On this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig, CEO of Freedom Healthworks, interviews Dr. Lisa Marino, the founder of Victress Health and Wellness. Dr. Marino shares insights into her multidisciplinary practice and unique cash pay physical therapy, which allows her to provide a higher level of care and attention to her patients. They also discuss the limitations of physical therapy outcomes within insurance-based systems. Dr. Marino emphasizes the importance of personalized care and the ability to design comprehensive treatment plans. They also delve into success stories where patients were able to avoid surgery by receiving valuable physical therapy. Ultimately, the conversation underscores the importance of finding a physical therapist who can deliver focused care, tailored to individual needs, for optimal recovery outcomes. Follow Healthcare Americana: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn More on Freedom Healthworks More on Dr. Lisa Marino Subscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/episodes/
POSTED MAY 18, 2023 5:00 AM |
Better Outcomes Guide to Humanizing Health Care with Rafi Salazar
On this episode of the Healthcare Americana podcast, Christopher Habig, CEO and co-founder of Freedom Health Works, and Rafi Salazar, the principal at Rehab U Practice Solutions discuss the importance of creating an exceptional patient experience in healthcare. The conversation explores the issues patients face when seeking healthcare, including the lack of transparency in the industry and the knowledge discrepancy between patients and healthcare providers. Patients often walk into clinics feeling guarded, lacking trust, and they may not know enough about their condition to ask the right questions to ensure they receive appropriate treatment. The current healthcare system is built from a top-down approach, where organizations spend most of their energy on administrative tasks rather than prioritizing patients' unique needs. A bottom-up approach, where patients' needs are prioritized, can build trust and result in better patient outcomes. Prioritizing the development of patient education materials and flipping the administrative process to start with the patient's narrative experience can lead to higher quality care and better patient outcomes. Show Notes: 0:02:23 - Interview with Rafi Mohammed on the Importance of Patient Experience in Healthcare. 0:03:56 - Navigating the Lack of Transparency in Healthcare: A Conversation on the Patient Experience 0:08:37 - The Importance of Personalized Care in Healthcare: Addressing Patient Concerns and Needs. 0:18:05 - Tips for Managing Staff as a Clinician Turned Practice Owner 0:25:50 - Exploring the Nuances of Humanizing Healthcare Follow Healthcare Americana: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn More on Freedom Healthworks More on Rafi Salazar Subscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/episodes/
POSTED MAY 11, 2023 5:00 AM |
Dr. Keith Smith On Creating A High-Quality Healthcare Alternative
On this episode of Health Americana, host Christopher Habig, the CEO and co-founder of Freedom Health Works interviews Dr. Keith Smith, managing partner anesthesiologist at the Surgery Center of Oklahoma. Dr. Smith shares his passionate story about leaving the hospital system behind to start a private practice. His motivation to explore this passion was driven by the realization that hospitals were not operating in a mutually beneficial way and were financially harming both physicians and patients due to the government's heavy-handed price controls. Habig and Smith go on to explain that the Surgery Center of Oklahoma has become a recruiting tool for hospitals seeking to hire physicians, which is ironic as the Surgery Center of Oklahoma was initially targeted by hospitals for elimination. The center is selective about the physicians it works with and only accepts those who meet its quality standards, which has led to the Surgery Center of Oklahoma being seen as a police of quality in the industry. In closing, Dr. Keith Smith advises listeners who are interested in stepping outside the confines of hospitals to make sure their heart is in the right place and to look for a facility that is struggling. Show Notes 0:02:35 An Anesthesiologist's Decision to Leave the Hospital System Due to Government Price Controls 0:05:01 Interview with Dr. Keith Smith on the Business and People Aspects of Running a Surgery Center 0:29:12 The Power and Beauty of the Market: Overcoming Legislative Intervention and Business Shenanigans. 0:31:15 Expert Advice on Starting an Orthopedic Surgery Center: Tips for Success and Pitfalls to Avoid
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POSTED MAY 04, 2023 5:00 AM |
Creating Affordability for Scheduled Outpatient Care with SAVVOS Health
Christopher Habig, CEO and co-founder of Freedom Health Works, interviews Lou Morin, CEO of SAVVOS Health, on the podcast Healthcare Americana. They discuss the concept of a healthcare marketplace, a place where people can buy services directly from medical providers. Lou explains how this can be a feasible option in healthcare, even when there are many unknowns about health care and the body. He explains that the marketplace can provide access to resources that can help guide people to the right specialists and services. He emphasizes the importance of doctors in providing education and support to guide people on their healthcare journey. SAVVOS is an immediate cash pay platform that provides thousands of healthcare providers across the country with the ability to get paid immediately after care is delivered. This eliminates the revenue cycle management headache that many business owners face. By providing immediate cash payment, SAVOS brings affordability to elective outpatient care, and works with health plans, the health sharing community, and creative insurance companies to provide more cost containment strategies. Ultimately, SAVVOS helps to reduce the cost of medical procedures and create a better healthcare experience for everyone. 0:04:13 Conversation on SAVVOS: A Marketplace for Elective Outpatient Care 0:06:55 A Revolutionary Cash Pay Platform for Immediate Settlement of Medical Care 0:08:37 Exploring the Benefits of Cash Pay Settlement with Third Party Payers in Healthcare 0:13:19 Exploring the Benefits of Freedom Doc and SAVVOS Health's Marketplace Model 0:16:46 Creating Better Engagement and Real Options for Healthcare Costs 0:26:33 The Impact of Rising Health Care Costs on Consumers 0:28:18 SAVVOS Health CEO Lou Morin Discusses the Benefits of Free Market Healthcare Follow Healthcare Americana: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn More on Freedom Healthworks More on SAVVOS Health Subscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/episodes/
POSTED APRIL 27, 2023 5:00 AM |
Rediscover Freedom In Healthcare: Kempton Group and FMMA Leading The Way
Christopher Habig, the CEO and co-founder of Freedom Health Works, hosts Healthcare Americana. On this episode, Jay Kempton, the President and CEO of the Kempton Group and one of the founders of the Free Market Medical Association, is a guest. Together, they discuss the upcoming 2023 Free Market Medical Association Annual Conference, which is an event that brings together people in the healthcare industry who are fed up with the status quo and have a desire to change it. They also talk about the Kempton Group, which is in the business of helping people navigate the complex, opaque, and wasteful health insurance industry. The conversation emphasizes the importance of putting patients first and restoring trust in American healthcare. 0:00:00 "Exploring the Free Market Medical Association with Jay Kempton of the Kempton Group" 0:02:16 Conversation with Jay Kempton of the Kempton Group on Self-Insurance and Managed Care 0:04:31 Conversation on Taking Ownership of Self-Funded Health Plans 0:07:59 Heading: Explaining the Benefits of Self-Insured Healthcare to Employees 0:09:52 Conversation with Jay Kempton, President and CEO of Kempton Group, on Quality and Cost in Healthcare 0:15:33 Exploring the Benefits of Direct Contracting with Jay Kempton, President and CEO of Kempton Group 0:17:27 Conversation with Jay Adkins, Founder of the Free Market Medical Association 0:19:43 FMA's Plans for 2023 and 2024: A Conversation with Jay Wolfson, Executive Director of the Free Market Medical Association 0:21:49 Interview with Jay Kempton, President & CEO of Kempton Group and Co-Founder of the Free Market Medical Association Follow Healthcare Americana: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn More on Freedom Healthworks More on Jay Kempton Subscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/episodes/
POSTED APRIL 20, 2023 5:00 AM |
Daniel Wrenne's Expert Financial Advice For Physicians
Daniel Wrenne of Wrenne Financial discusses how physicians often end up living paycheck to paycheck or unable to get small loans to start a new practice. He attributes this to two main causes; first, there is a lack of financial literacy in the educational system, meaning physicians must go out of their way to learn the basics of personal finance. Second, there is a disconnect between values and the culture that tells us more is always better. This leads to a pursuit of money and possessions, resulting in bad financial outcomes and susceptibility to being taken advantage of. Follow Healthcare Americana: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn More on Freedom Healthworks More on Daniel Wrenne Subscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/episodes/
POSTED APRIL 13, 2023 5:00 AM |
Goodbill’s Patrick Haig on Tackling Hospital Bill Confusion
Patrick Haig is the co-founder and CEO of Goodbill, whose mission is to shake up the healthcare industry and make hospital bills transparent and affordable to the patient. Patrick and Chris discuss the confusion, opaqueness, and mystery surrounding hospital bills in America. Patrick shares his motivation behind starting the company and shares his experience of helping people overcome confusion surrounding hospital bills. He believes that people who read about outrageous hospital bills typically only see the outrageous numbers, but there is a lot of hidden work done behind the scenes to alleviate the stress of hospital bills. Christopher and Patrick discuss how they are working to make American health care more accessible and trustworthy. Follow Healthcare Americana: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn More on Freedom Healthworks More on Goodbill Subscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/episodes/
POSTED APRIL 06, 2023 5:00 AM |
Marian University’s Clif Knight on Medical Education
Clif Knight, Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs and Associate Professor of Family Medicine at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine joins Chris Habig to discuss Marian University's unique offerings and location, which sets it apart from other medical schools. He explained that Marian University is focused on giving students broad exposure to different situations, people, lifestyles, and ways of doing things. The focus of the school is on primary care and osteopathic medicine, emphasizing a holistic approach to health care and their mission process is to promote family medicine and primary care in the state. Follow Healthcare Americana: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn More on Freedom Healthworks More on Clif Knight Subscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/episodes/
POSTED MARCH 30, 2023 5:00 AM |
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The Importance of a Calcium CT Score – March Newsletter
The pandemic put our health on pause, but it’s time to take back control. A simple screening ultrasound can help you understand your risk for chronic disease before symptoms arise. With Green Imaging, your members can receive a comprehensive screening for a small fraction of the price.
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POSTED NOVEMBER 10, 2022 9:23 PM |
How a Calcium Score CT Scan Can Help Save Your Life – February Newsletter
The pandemic put our health on pause, but it’s time to take back control. A simple screening ultrasound can help you understand your risk for chronic disease before symptoms arise. With Green Imaging, your members can receive a comprehensive screening for a small fraction of the price.
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POSTED NOVEMBER 10, 2022 9:08 PM |
Don’t Miss a Critical Screening – January Newsletter
The pandemic put our health on pause, but it’s time to take back control. A simple screening ultrasound can help you understand your risk for chronic disease before symptoms arise. With Green Imaging, your members can receive a comprehensive screening for a small fraction of the price.
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POSTED NOVEMBER 09, 2022 11:23 PM |
Early Detection – June Newsletter
The pandemic put our health on pause, but it’s time to take back control. A simple screening ultrasound can help you understand your risk for chronic disease before symptoms arise. With Green Imaging, your members can receive a comprehensive screening for a small fraction of the price.
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POSTED JULY 28, 2022 6:04 PM |
May Newsletter – Less Than ER
Services at FSEDs are reported to be up to 22 times more than a physician office and 19 times more than an Urgent Care Center. The good news is innovative providers are helping employers by providing the same high-quality care at fair affordable prices. Our May Newsletter helps you compare your options.
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POSTED MAY 16, 2022 7:26 PM |
True Benefits of Transparent Healthcare Pricing
Healthcare luminaries reiterate the solutions to healthcare. Transparent pricing is accessible and affordable quality care is attainable. Click the video to learn more.
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POSTED APRIL 08, 2022 2:42 PM |
Pelvic Pain in Women
As Women’s Health Month is drawing to a close, we want to encourage women to continue to focus on their health throughout the year. One key indicator of female health issues is pelvic pain. Here are the symptoms to look for, possible diagnoses, and next steps.
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POSTED MARCH 29, 2022 8:36 PM |
Presentation by Dr. Cristin Dickerson at FairCo$t Partners
Presentation by Dr. Cristin Dickerson at FairCo$t Partners See Dr. Cristin Dickerson provide an overview of Green Imaging to the FairCo$t Partners Conference on how to leverage an imaging network to drive quality care and savings for employers. She shares how the medical ecosystem can work together to help drive quality, affordable care.
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POSTED MARCH 23, 2022 3:19 PM |
Dr. Scott Cherry Case Study
Testimonial by Dr. Scott Cherry “I’m incredibly thankful about my experience with Green Imaging. I was having severe abdominal pain and could not get an appointment with my primary care provider for an assessment and referral. I went to an urgent care center as a last resort and learned I was going to have to wait for several hours. Even though I was in intractable pain I just went ... Read More
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POSTED MARCH 22, 2022 9:09 PM |
Green Imaging Data Validated by Validation Institute in 2020
Green Imaging is proud to announce that, for the second year in a row, our data has been validated by Validation Institute. A Validation Institute certification assures represented savings are real and achievable. To receive this award, Green Imaging participated in an independent peer review by Validation Institute’s team of data scientists.
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POSTED JANUARY 14, 2022 3:35 PM |
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