Why is healthcare expensive? We discuss further how insurance was made expensive. Who wanted to 'redistribute' income from American to another to pay for health insurance. We also discuss how the media and politicians cover violence in America in the wake of a mass shooting in Las Vegas. Why do the media and politicians seek to divide America? What happened to coverage of nfl kneeling? Recipe of the week is Green Pepper Nachos. We also discuss Gainesville-born music legend Tom Petty who passed a...
Oct 04, 2017•37 min
When you sleep your brain is remodeling. Find out what happens while you are dreaming. Who pays for ACA insurance premiums when there are subsidies and why does that matter. How much of health insurance is for medical care and how much is for maintaining the status quo. Who is the healthcare cartel? Why is the national anthem controversial now and how important is the opinion of professional athletes, politicians, and the media? How does the media win when Americans are constantly triggered and ...
Sep 27, 2017•8 min
Remembering a great mobster, wondering whether the government knows what they are doing with your health, and discussing a delicious alternative way to cook chicken. Concierge medicine specialists tackle everything from Obamacare to Breaking Bad in this one-of-a-kind podcast. The most listened concierge medicine podcast in America is hosted by Dr. Tommy and Tracy McElroy. Dr. Tommy is the founder of Echelon-Health which provides concierge medicine, fitness, and nutrition services to those living...
Sep 20, 2017•14 min
Hurricane Irma leaves millions without power, a nun takes clean-up matters into her own hands. In healthcare some want Medicare for all, some want states to decide. David Gilmour concert movie Live at Pompei premieres tongith and we feature him in our song of week Astronomy Domine. Concierge medicine specialists tackle everything from Obamacare to Breaking Bad in this one-of-a-kind podcast. The most listened concierge medicine podcast in America is hosted by Dr. Tommy and Tracy McElroy. Dr. Tomm...
Sep 13, 2017•22 min
Is healthcare a right, Dr. Williams, the IRS , and we weigh in. Nurse arrested for not drawing blood. Is it moral? Is it legal? What is the difference. The Dr. Tommy Cooking Show returns with Brothers, Burgers, Brats, and Beer. Concierge medicine specialists tackle everything from Obamacare to Breaking Bad in this one-of-a-kind podcast. The most listened concierge medicine podcast in America is hosted by Dr. Tommy and Tracy McElroy. Dr. Tommy is the founder of Echelon-Health which provides conci...
Sep 06, 2017•24 min
We discuss the sequel to Bad Santa and the media's inevitable tendency to politicize EVERYTHING. Also why concierge medicine is different and how that can affect cancer screening recommendations. Also we premiere the Echelon original Pink Floyd video Across the Mind's Eye. Concierge medicine specialists tackle everything from Obamacare to Breaking Bad in this one-of-a-kind podcast. The most listened concierge medicine podcast in America is hosted by Dr. Tommy and Tracy McElroy. Dr. Tommy is the ...
Aug 30, 2017•29 min
Dutch Rojas, President and Founder of Sano Surgery, joins the show to talk about healthcare for self-funded employers. Low cost, high quality surgery is available today, are you aware? We also discuss self-funded patients and the battle to get a reasonable price in the individual market. Also we discuss diets, crash, diets, and wedding diets with NG tubes and more. Concierge medicine specialists tackle everything from Obamacare to Breaking Bad in this one-of-a-kind podcast. The most listened con...
Aug 23, 2017•25 min
Tracy and Dr. Tommy cover how to make a quick and easy breakfast muffin to make school and work departure more efficient. Also we cover the professional cuddling practice and screen a new commercial for Cuddle Me Now. Also we discuss the recent racial violence in Charlottesville and how to reduce racial strife in America (hint: stop watching the news media). Concierge medicine specialists tackle everything from Obamacare to Breaking Bad in this one-of-a-kind podcast. The most listened concierge ...
Aug 16, 2017•24 min
Professional Cuddling on the Rise in the Age of Trump. Here's an ad for a popular program in Tampa, FL home the Dr. Tommy Show. http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/features/why-professional-cuddling-is-booming-under-trump-w495042 http://AskDrTommy.com
Aug 14, 2017•33 sec
If a doctor points out someone's weight and its correlation with disease, is that fat shaming? We weigh in on the APA Convention and a presentation by leading thinkers on the subject. Also we discuss college football stadiums and how the USF Bulls could be building an on campus stadium...someday...be. Also what is the college atmosphere like compared to NFL. Finally we talk about youth sports and the risks of overdoing it and Glen Campbell is remembered as he passes away at age 81. http://youtub...
Aug 09, 2017•27 min
What does it mean to be "Board Certified?" Hidden costs of nursing licensing, what is marijauna good for (according to a family doctor), and how Big Govt can run your life. The Dr. Tommy Show is hosted by concierge medicine physician Dr. Tommy McElroy and Tracy McElroy, VP Operations at Echelon-Health. Dr. Tommy is the founder of Echelon-Health which provides concierge medicine, fitness, and nutrition services to those living in greater Tampa, Florida. Join us LIVE Weds at 11:30 am. To get updat...
Aug 02, 2017•36 min
Tracy returns to co-host a show about Russian conspiracies, manatees, mermaids, detox diets, and Dunkirk Movie Review. https://youtube.com/c/askdrtommy http://AskDrTommy.com http://Echelon-Health.com
Jul 26, 2017•25 min
We discuss how to save time and money by cutting the bundled packages of cable and health care. Letters to the editor about the beauty of Single Payer healthcare spark a conversation about the 10th Amendment and ESPN. The Dr. Tommy Show is hosted by concierge medicine physician Dr. Tommy McElroy and Tracy McElroy, VP Operations at Echelon-Health. Dr. Tommy is the founder of Echelon-Health which provides concierge medicine, fitness, and nutrition services to those living in greater Tampa, Florida...
Jul 19, 2017•26 min
Chris Yates of Blue Dot Promotions guest hosts on a variety of topics including the retirement of Daniel Day Lewis, is college overrated, and the pros and cons of hitchhiking. Song of the week: Perfect Strangers by Deep Purple Download on iTunes: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/perfect-strangers/id1297157?i=1297139&mt=1&app=music The Dr. Tommy Show is hosted by concierge medicine physician Dr. Tommy McElroy and Tracy McElroy, VP Operations at Echelon-Health. Dr. Tommy is the founde...
Jul 14, 2017•23 min
Bill Cossart CEO of MedFirst Partners joins the show to discuss what's new in DPC. Also we discuss Better Call Saul, Gardening, and the challenges of depression. The Dr. Tommy Show is hosted by concierge medicine physician Dr. Tommy McElroy. Dr. Tommy is the founder of Echelon-Health which provides concierge medicine, fitness, and nutrition services to those living in greater Tampa, Florida. https://www.youtube.com/c/askdrtommy http://echelon-health.com http://askdrtommy.com
Jul 14, 2017•39 min
Founder of Evolve Personal Care Dr. Vim Patel joins the show to explain how he practices membership medicine with nutritional, introspective counseling and fitness. We also discuss the future of healthcare including GOP healthcare reform and single payer. We also cover rip currents and how they can ruin your day at the beach. https://www.evolvepersonalhealth.com/ The Dr. Tommy Show is hosted by concierge medicine physician Dr. Tommy McElroy and Tracy McElroy, VP Operations at Echelon-Health. Dr....
Jul 12, 2017•35 min
Concierge medicine physician Dr. Radley Griffin joins the show to talk about screening for heart disease using Coronary CT Angiography. Who is at risk for the disease and who should be screened and how often. Also we discuss concierge medicine current events. And song of week is A Day in the Life--50 years ago St. Pepper taught the band to play! The Dr. Tommy Show is hosted by concierge medicine physician Dr. Tommy McElroy and Tracy McElroy, VP Operations at Echelon-Health. Dr. Tommy is the foun...
Jul 11, 2017•32 min
Dr. Griffin joins the show to discuss the current state of concierge medicine, careers in membership medicine, and the Duke Diet. http://GriffinConciergeMedical.com The Dr. Tommy Show is hosted by concierge medicine physician Dr. Tommy McElroy. Dr. Tommy is the founder of Echelon-Health which provides concierge medicine, fitness, and nutrition services to those living in greater Tampa, Florida. https://www.youtube.com/c/askdrtommy http://echelon-health.com http://askdrtommy.com
Apr 14, 2017•49 min
Jay Ellison joins the show to discuss the GOP 'Repeal and Replace' plan. Is it market oriented reform or 'ObamacareLite' you be the judge? The Dr. Tommy Show is hosted by concierge medicine physician Dr. Tommy McElroy. Dr. Tommy is the founder of Echelon-Health which provides concierge medicine, fitness, and nutrition services to those living in greater Tampa, Florida. https://www.youtube.com/c/askdrtommy http://echelon-health.com http://askdrtommy.com
Mar 09, 2017•30 min
Dr. Hoffmann is a professor of neurology and author of Cognitive, Conative and Behavioral Neurology and Brain Beat. He joins the show to discuss the 5 steps to better Brain Fitness and more in this special edition show. More about Dr. Hoffmann here, http://mhoffmann4.wixsite.com/booksandbio The Dr. Tommy Show is hosted by concierge medicine physician Dr. Tommy McElroy. Dr. Tommy is the founder of Echelon-Health which provides concierge medicine, fitness, and nutrition services to those living in...
Feb 03, 2017•28 min
MEMBERSHIP PHARMACY FOUNDER Phil Baker, PharmD was led by God to start a pharmacy that serves the needs of the community by giving clients wholesale pricing on drugs. As the founder of Good Shepherd Pharmacy he is able to provide affordable medications (sometimes even free) for nearly the entire Southeast. Good Shepherd Pharmacy is the perfect solution for those without expensive medications, with or without insurance. Good Shepherd Health is a full-service pharmacy with one membership and the s...
Dec 14, 2016•21 min
DISPENSE MEDICATIONS IN YOUR OFFICE Mike Gould is the founder of ScripsNow which allows you to dispense medications in your physician’s office. Learn about how supplying your patients with medication can help the bottom line, increase compliance, and add value to your practice. ScripsNow is a privately owned sales and marketing company dedicated to the operational improvement of medical and dental practices large and small. It’s principals are seasoned veterans of the Health Care marketplace wit...
Dec 07, 2016•16 min
Chris Markford, co-founder of the Florida Chapter of the Free Market Medical Association (http://fmma.org) and adminstrator of the Orthopedic Surgery Center of Clearwater (http://oscc.org/), shares about how price transparency is transforming the outpatient surgery industry. If you need orthopedic surgery in Tampa and you are paying cash or have a high deductible, then you should check out your options with a free market surgery center. The Dr. Tommy show is hosted by concierge medicine physicia...
Dec 02, 2016•39 min
THE DOCTOR WHISPER Sharon Fekete understands what makes marketing doctors different from other professions. As a co-author of her new book “Things I Never Learned In Medical School, or How I Found My Doctor Whisperer”, Sharon and Dr. Savel illustrate many of Sharon’s out-of-the-box marketing ideas, tips and tricks that created huge results for her clients over the years. Over the years Sharon has done it all. These responsibilities include but were not limited to managing practices with multiple...
Nov 14, 2016•19 min
Dr. Jonathan Yousef, founder Lifetime Family Urgent Care, joins the Dr. Tommy Show to discuss hormones, medical marijuana, podcasting, and more. Dr. Yousef is the host of Optimal Health Podcast. https://www.lifetimeurgentcare.com/ http://optimalhealth.libsyn.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWxxQQ52vxA
Nov 08, 2016•50 min
BURNOUT AND HOW TO OVERCOME IT Dr. Stacey Funt is radiologist and lifestyle medicine specialist who helps people overcome obstacles in their lives that can lead to poor health. A specialist in environmental toxins, Dr. Funt became a personal health coach so she could help people identify other sorts of ‘toxic’ elements in their lives and eliminate them. Dr. Funt is working with physicians and physician groups to develop programs that allow them to prosper in the stressful environment of modern h...
Oct 24, 2016•25 min
SPECIALIST IN SENIOR CONCIERGE SERVICES Learn about some of the things you should consider when you are helping your older loved ones and what types of services are available. Candy Cohn is a patient care advocate. She helps seniors find the proper residential living space when they move out of their home. There is no cost to the client for Candy’s services. As a Senior Placement and Home Health Advisor, Candy guides seniors and their families through the maze of senior living and home care opti...
Oct 11, 2016•17 min
INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT Laurence Kotlikoff is running for the office of President of the United States. What does he think about the current candidates and their ideas for fixing our current political and economic problems? What is the true figure for the national debt? Why does he think his ideas are better than those of Donald Trump and Secretary Clinton? Learn all about it in his free book, Write Us In. Laurence J. Kotlikoff is a William Fairfield Warren Professor at Boston Univer...
Sep 27, 2016•29 min
WHY EMPLOYERS SHOULD DO BACKGROUND CHECKS Kristin Jackson is a sales and relationship manager with TSI Legal and joins the show to discuss the importance of doing background checks for employers. Learn how an ounce of prevention can be worth much more than a pound of cure. Also we discuss the problem of insurance fraud and how it costs us all when it is committed. We also talk about college sports and SEC football. In 2003, TSI Legal was created to provide innovative and quality based solutions ...
Sep 20, 2016•18 min
THERAPY FOR PTSD AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY Yolanda Harper is a mental health therapist who helps clients overcome prior traumatic exposure with counseling combined with Accelerated Resolution Therapy which is an eye-movement technique that helps treat trauma. We discuss the biological and psychological basis for the way the body and mind respond to trauma. We also discuss PTSD and the work of Dr. Brene Brown and the specialty treatment of military veterans. Yolanda graduated from the University...
Sep 12, 2016•15 min
