Podcast
Healthcare Americana
Hosted by Christopher Habig · EN
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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You’re Entering the Healthcare System in the Wrong Place
4w ago00:32:45Tap to summarizeWhat if one of the biggest drivers of healthcare costs, missed work, and unnecessary surgeries isn't what you think? In this episode of Healthcare Americana, Christopher Habig sits down with Tim Spooner, CEO of Solveglobal, to break down why musculoskeletal (MSK) care continues to frustrate patients and employers alike. From delayed access and overuse of imaging to a system that rewards escalation instead of resolution, Tim explains how most people enter care at the wrong point and end up stuck in a costly, ineffective cycle.The conversation explores a better path forward by starting with early, hands-on evaluation and treating the root cause before issues spiral into major claims. Tim shares how a proactive MSK strategy can reduce costs, improve outcomes, and even shift workplace culture by helping employees feel better and stay productive. For employers looking to take control of healthcare spending and for patients tired of the runaround, this episode offers a clear look at what happens when care is built around solving problems instead of prolonging them.More on Freedom Healthworks & FreedomDoc HealthSubscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/More on Tim Spooner & SolveglobalFollow Healthcare Americana: Instagram & LinkedIN
Transcribe →Why Your Health Plan Gets More Expensive Every Year
Mar 3100:42:00Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Healthcare Americana, Christopher Habig talks with Colton Storla about why employer health plans keep getting more expensive and why most companies never get clear answers. Colton explains how the renewal process works and how hidden incentives, lack of transparency, and multiple middlemen continue to drive costs higher without improving care. The discussion also explores a better path forward, highlighting how employers can take control by using clear data, building direct relationships with providers, and adding options like direct primary care. This episode challenges business leaders to rethink how they buy healthcare, and shows how a simpler and more intentional approach can lower costs and improve care for employees.More on Freedom Healthworks & FreedomDoc HealthSubscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/More on Colton Storla & North Risk PartnersFollow Healthcare Americana: Instagram & LinkedIN
Transcribe →Breaking Healthcare Monopolies: The Future of Free Market Healthcare
Feb 1800:33:46Tap to summarizeIn 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 are driven by broken payment systems, not better medicine, and how employers can use their buying power to demand fair, upfront pricing. The conversation also highlights the growing grassroots movement of independent physicians, surgery centers, and business leaders who are working to restore competition and choice in healthcare. If you care about affordable healthcare, physician freedom, and real reform that works in practice, this episode outlines a clear and practical path forward.More on Freedom Healthworks & FreedomDoc HealthSubscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/More on Matt Ohrt & FMMAFollow Healthcare Americana: Instagram & LinkedIN
Transcribe →The CEO Mindset: Navigating Cancer and Healthcare with Kathy Giusti
Jan 2700:37:37Tap to summarizeIn 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 transformed her personal battle into a global mission for better medical research. Tune in to learn how to take control of your health journey, build a support community, and leverage the latest advancements in immunotherapy to improve patient outcomes.More on Freedom Healthworks & FreedomDoc HealthSubscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/More on Kathy Giusti, Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, Fatal to FearlessFollow Healthcare Americana: Instagram & LinkedIN
Transcribe →Why Marketing Is Make-or-Break for Direct Primary Care
Dec 1600:33:27Tap to summarizeIn 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 than ever in today’s consumer-driven healthcare environment, and how physicians can market themselves without sacrificing professionalism. From branding and websites to social media, community engagement, and patient follow-up, this conversation breaks down practical, real-world marketing strategies that help DPC clinics grow from an idea into a thriving, patient-centered business.More on Freedom Healthworks & FreedomDoc HealthSubscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/More on Sierra LavalleeFollow Healthcare Americana: Instagram & LinkedIN
Transcribe →The Prior Authorization Crisis and 340B Drug Program Explained
Dec 900:36:17Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig talks with neurosurgeon and healthcare policy leader Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio about the growing crisis around prior authorizations. They discuss how complicated approval processes delay urgent care, burden physicians, and put patients at risk. Dr. DiGiorgio explains why smarter, low-friction models such as gold-carding and stronger subspecialty board oversight could help rebuild trust between physicians and payers. The conversation also covers the 340B drug discount program, which Dr. DiGiorgio has testified about before Congress. He explains how a program originally designed to help low-income patients has become a major revenue source for large hospital systems and often increases costs for Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. Together, they offer a clear and accessible look at what is broken in these systems and what meaningful reform could achieve.More on Freedom Healthworks & FreedomDoc HealthSubscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/More on Dr. Anthony DiGiorgioFollow Healthcare Americana: Instagram & LinkedIN
Transcribe →How Health Sharing Works: A More Affordable Alternative to Traditional Insurance
Nov 1800:40:47Tap to summarizeIn 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 from major medical expenses. They also cover common misconceptions, pre-existing condition rules, and the steps members take if they need surgery or face an unexpected health event.More on Freedom Healthworks & FreedomDoc HealthSubscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/More on ShareWELLFollow Healthcare Americana: Instagram & LinkedIN
Transcribe →How Direct Primary Care Is Making Healthcare Human Again
Nov 400:20:24Tap to summarizeIn 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 conversations, and education that leads to lasting health improvements. Discover how Tony is making healthcare more affordable, holistic, and human again.More on Freedom Healthworks & FreedomDoc HealthSubscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/More on Tony Cerna & Progressive Healthcare DPCFollow Healthcare Americana: Instagram & LinkedIN
Transcribe →Surgery Without Walls: How Veritas is Rethinking Care
Oct 2100:34:04Tap to summarizeIn 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 patients, doctors, and facilities. The conversation also covers the real challenges of negotiating facility fees, finding new surgeons, and expanding this model across the Northwest. This episode shows how breaking free from hospital monopolies can make surgery more efficient, affordable, and focused on patients.More on Freedom Healthworks & FreedomDoc HealthSubscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/More on David Foucachon, Dr. Matthew Abraham & Veritas SurgeryFollow Healthcare Americana: Instagram & LinkedIN
Transcribe →More Time, Less Stress: The Freedom of Direct Primary Care
Oct 700:26:18Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig welcomes back Amanda Compton, Manager of Client Services at Freedom Healthworks, for another behind-the-scenes look at how DPC physicians reclaim their most valuable resource...time. Christopher and Amanda dive into the daily realities of Direct Primary Care and how this model allows physicians to take back control of their schedules, reduce administrative stress, and reconnect with their patients. They also share stories of doctors who have found more balance, freedom, and fulfillment after moving away from the traditional insurance system. Their conversation highlights how Direct Primary Care isn’t just changing how doctors practice, but how patients experience healthcare.More on Freedom Healthworks & FreedomDoc HealthSubscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/Follow Healthcare Americana: Instagram & LinkedIN
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