Did you know you can shop for surgeries, and not compromise on quality? Did you know direct pay surgeries may actually save you money? How are surgery prices decided? If you find a place that can get you the surgery for cheaper, how do you navigate insurance? Dr. Kainkaryam joins a conversation with founders of Wellbridge Surgical Dr. Eric Inman, Dr. Ron Piniecki, and Jeff Williams to dissect (no pun intended) the monetary world of surgery and how to empower patients with knowledge on how shop f...
Apr 11, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Do you need insurance to see a Physical Therapist? Is everyone an athlete? How do you become a physical therapist? What is the difference between evidence-based vs. evidence-informed medicine? How do you choose the right Physical Therapist? When does imaging play a role? Dr. Kainkaryam chats with Roger St. Onge, founder of Move Athletics and host of the Move Well Radio, and explore some of these questions in how we should think of Physical Therapy and its benefits, and how to tackle musculoskele...
Mar 28, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 8
What is an Occupational Therapist? What does does integrative medicine like Yoga have to do with Occupational Therapy? How does an Occupational Therapist differ than a Lactation Consultant for newborn feeding? How can Journey Dance help you? Dr. Kainkaryam chats with Jennifer Hirschberg-Wise, an Occupational Therapist and founder of Radiant Journey about what occupational therapists do, and how integrative services can help promote functioning.
Mar 14, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 7
How do you set goals? How do you figure out what to achieve? How do you plan success? Can a vision board help? Why is it important to say "no"? Can ikigai help us? How do we change our behaviors, especially when the largest determinant of health is human behavior? Dr. Kainkaryam discusses it all with our guest Scott Weiss, Founder of Kay Journal and Life Coach, as he shares his own personal experience and journey, and incorporates those tips into working with his clients....
Feb 28, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Are you struggling feeding your child? Are you frustrated that one day they love their food but another day they don’t? What tools do you use to ensure your kids get good nutrition? What about organic or non-organic foods? What role does dessert play? How do we eat healthy knowing the rising epidemic of pediatric obesity? We discuss it all with our guest Jennifer Anderson, a Registered Dietician, mother, and founder of Kids Eat in Color, as she reveals some of her secrets and tips on how to win ...
Feb 07, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 5
People often think that HIPAA is there to help prevent people from finding out about their personal information. In actuality, the law actually focuses on the "portability" and "accountability" of such data, and where and how it can be shared. In casual lingo, people often joke around, "oh that's HIPAA" or "that's a HIPAA violation," and even medical offices sometimes refuse to send records without a signed release (which isn't required by HIPAA when it is going to another treating provider). Bu...
Jul 28, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 4
People often confuse health insurance with health care. They are NOT the same. Insurance is a way of PAYING for care, and is not care in itself. Health insurance is also just ONE way of paying for higher cost care. There are other ways to pay for care, one of which is medical cost sharing. Many individuals have chosen this method of paying for higher cost expenses, and often times it is much cheaper than traditional insurance. In this episode, we are joined by Eric Baird, founder of Health Share...
Jun 30, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 3
COVID has changed the way we work and live. Unemployment rates went up. But did you know that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have an unemployment rate of over 80% at baseline? Imagine if you went through school only to be told that you may not have a job afterwards? So what is life like in these families? In this authentic conversation, facing the trials and joys of raising a child with an Intellectual and Developmental Disability, I welcome Noelle Alix, a finance a...
Apr 22, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes in a doctor's life? Or why your visits may last only 8-12 minutes? Did you know doctor's may get pay cuts if they don't see a certain number of patients a day, or if they don't bill a certain amount of money? In this behind-the-scenes season premiere of 4 Elements of Health Care, Dr. Vasanth Kainkaryam, Founder of 4 Elements Direct Primary Care, has the opportunity to interview Dr. Anand Mehta, Founder of StandUp Family Medicine, a #directprimarycare pr...
Mar 23, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 1
The year of COVID - is there an end in sight? Well, besides the fact that the calendar year is coming to a close, there may be a vaccine soon! But it's the first of its kind. What do we know about it? What do we know about vaccines in general? Why do we vaccinate? In this episode, we explore some of these questions and share some insights on the new COVID vaccine. Join us in discussion with with Dr. Lorena Polo, Infectious Disease specialist, as we delve into some of these hot topics....
Nov 24, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 10
A picture's worth a thousand words...but is it worth over a thousand dollars? In this episode, we explore the world of medical imaging, as we look at access and costs, and learn about a company that is fundamentally shifting how that is approached. Join us in discussion with with Lucas Takahashi, CEO and Co-Founder of Medmo, as we explore their innovative approach to helping patient's save money while getting their medical imaging.
Aug 02, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 9
As we reflect over the past few months and look ahead, it has been a time when big decisions have been made, and will continue to be made. But how are some of these decisions made - at the town level, state level and federal level? What is the role of advocacy, and how do we ensure that our voice is heard? Join us in discussion with CT State Senator Saud Anwar, a Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician and State Senator, as we look at some of the questions many of us may have been asking in the recent...
Jun 22, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Physical activity and exercise - it's important, and we struggle. 42% of adults in the US have obesity, so why isn't our health system working? Do we struggle with motivation? Do we surround ourselves with the right people? Are all approaches to fitness the same, and how do you think about your own? And now more than ever, with COVID-19 stressors around us, how do we balance it all and make time? In conversation with Gerry Matyschsyk, Owner of CrossFit Brickyard, we explore these questions as we...
Apr 14, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Amid the stressors that are impacting the entire world in this pandem(ic)onium, let's pause for a second to reflect on how we cope. Why do we have stigma against those afflicted with communicable disease? How do we cope with our stress? Can Qi Gong help us be more mindful and centered? Can something as simple as being aware of our breathing help? Join me in conversation with local experts Karen Friedmann, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Risa Gaul, a Medical Qi Gong Therapist, to discuss t...
Mar 17, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In conversation with Dr. Geeta Nayyar, one of the Top 25 Women in Health IT, we discuss the current reality of technology in health care. Can doctors access all of your records? Will artificial intelligence be a part of your care in the future? What is your relationship with the health record - both as a patient and as a provider? And finally, how do you figure out what is good information vs. well, not-so-good information that is out there? Join our conversation to get answers to these question...
Mar 11, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In conversation with Gil Addo, CEO and Co-Founder of RubiconMD, e-consult platform, learn about how they are extending the knowledge of medical subspecialists to primary care physicians. Did you know that up to 40% medical specialist consults may not be necessary? Did you know there are options to tap into the knowledge of subspecialists without burdening high cost care to patients? Join our conversation to learn more about how an e-consult can get you faster care to the knowledge of subspeciali...
Feb 05, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 4
When 36% of health outcomes is determined by individual behavior, how do we tap into the mind-body connection to influence some of those behavior challenges? Perhaps hypnosis can help us? Learn about what hynpotherapy is, how to find a good hynotherapist, and what studies have shown in terms of the benefit of hypnosis on conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, smoking cessation, and weight loss. Can hypnosis help you cope with parts of your own life? Can it help motivate you? Join me in a c...
Jan 08, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3
The "M" Word - "Money" - something that is not often discussed in the clinical encounter. Let's learn about different ways of paying for healthcare, find out some fascinating statistics, and learn how to better be informed on options for how to contain your costs when you get care. Learn about medical cost-sharing communities, and other insightful tips on how to empower yourself to get high quality care at affordable costs.
Dec 22, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Health care in America is broken. We spend the most out of many countries on health care, and yet among developed countries our quality is among the worst. Why? Because the system doesn't allow us to develop true relationships with our patients. In our inaugural episode, we are joined by Dr. Rushika Fernandopulle, CEO and Co-Founder at Iora Health to discuss new and innovative ways of getting health care, particularly in a model known as Direct Primary Care. Learn how you can find out how to exp...
Dec 12, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 1
