This episode features David Contorno, Founder and CEO of E Powered Benefits. In this episode he chats with Ron about the amazing work he is doing at his firm. They focus on offering employers, who are sick of not getting … Continue reading → The post Episode # 136 – David Contorno is One of America’s Most Innovative Benefits Leaders Says Forbes. He Relentlessly Promotes Direct Contracting in Every Plan. Outcomes Rise and Costs Reliably Drop. appeared first on Primary Care Cures ....
Sep 17, 2021•46 min
In this episode Ron chats with Leon Wisniewski Co-Founder and CIO at Health Cost Labs. Here he discusses the work Health Cost Labs is doing to empower the stakeholders of healthcare (doctors, hospitals, and patients) to discover the true cost … Continue reading → The post Episode # 135 – Leon Wisniewski of Health Cost Labs Had Published Data this Summer from 2,400 Hospitals Complying with Transparency Mandates. He Came from the Inner Bowels of a Blue and Knows how to Shed and Clean up the Gaming...
Sep 10, 2021•29 min
In this episode Ron chats with Dr. Niran Al-Agba, Pediatrician and author of “Patients at Risk: The Rise of the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant in Healthcare”. Here, Niran discusses why it matters that Nurse Practitioners and physician assistance are … Continue reading → The post Episode # 134 – Dr. Niran Al-Agba is a Third Generation Pediatrician Who Saw a 100% Pass Rates at Too Many of the 850 Nursing Schools and Asks – Is this Good for Medicine? She Discusses Her New Book “Patients...
Sep 03, 2021•29 min
In this episode Ron welcomes Dr. Marion Mass back on the show to discuss what has changed in her work and the industry as a whole since her last appearance. Here, she does a deep dive into the Medicare Advantage … Continue reading → The post Episode # 133 – Dr. Marion Mass Speaks Plainly and Loudly About Abuses in Healthcare that do not Advance the Sacred Doctor Patient Connection. She Teaches Us All How to be Stronger and Fight for What’s Right in this Show. appeared first on Primary Care Cures...
Aug 27, 2021•37 min
In this episode Ron chats with Travis Christofferson, Author of the book “Curable”. Here Travis discusses his book and some of the ideas in it. He looks at utilizing AI to find trends as a way to help determine best … Continue reading → The post Episode # 132 – Travis Christofferson is the Author of “Curable”. What Does Atorvastatin, Metformin, Ketamine, Restricted Eating Windows, Poop Milkshakes, Hand Washing, and Surgical Checklists Have in Common? They Have Massive Unexpected Benefits to Mill...
Aug 20, 2021•33 min
In this episode, Ron chats with Christin Deacon, Assistant Director of Pensions and Benefits, Leader of Health Benefit Operations and Policy and Planning for New Jersey. Here they discuss the Montana Miracle and how it inspires Christina and others to … Continue reading → The post Episode # 131 – Chris Deacon Managed to Shave $1.5 Billion from New Jersey’s Health Benefit Plan with a Reverse Auction Strategy on Medications, Using Direct Primary Care and More. So Much Savings that they Fully Funde...
Aug 13, 2021•41 min
In this episode Ron chats with Patrick Spain, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of First Stop Health. Here, Patrick discusses the first stop health telemedicine platform and how their goal as an organization is addressing two problems in healthcare: high costs … Continue reading → The post Episode # 130 – Patrick Spain Founded First Stop Health and with 550,000 Members is Growing 60% Annually in all 50 States. Primary Care and Mental Health has Never Been this Easy for Employers. appeared first ...
Aug 06, 2021•25 min
This episode Ron chats with Darshak Sanghavi, Global Chief Medical Officer for Babylon Health. Here, they discuss the Babylon health model of taking on full capitated risk for their patient population. He also does a deep dive into how their … Continue reading → The post Episode # 129 – 24 Million Patients Globally – 3 Million US – Agree Babylon Health Deserves 5 Star Ratings Over 90% of the Episodes of Primary Care…Watch Them Go Public this Month. Chief Medical Officer Darshak Sanghavi Lays Out...
Jul 30, 2021•34 min
In this episode Ron chats with Dr. Paula Muto, Co-Founder & CEO of UBERDOC. Here she discusses the UBERDOC platform and how the organization’s mission is based on the philosophy of patient choice. She firmly believes in putting control of … Continue reading → The post Episode # 128 – Dr. Paula Muto Established UBERDOC as a Nationwide Platform for Consumers and Employers to Pay Experienced Docs Directly at Fair Rates. 4,000 Doctors Agree. And So Do Many Employers. appeared first on Primary Ca...
Jul 26, 2021•30 min
In this episode Katy Talento comes back on the show for a third time to discuss her work on patient advocacy, surprise billing, and more. Katy talks about how healthcare has changed since the last time she was on the … Continue reading → The post Episode # 127 – Talented Katy Talento Brings it on the New Transparency Breaking Out All Over (That She Drove), On this POTUS doubling Down, On Direct Contracting and its Power, and on Next Gen Benefits Advising. Round 3. Ding! She was a Nun, is a Harva...
Jul 16, 2021•44 min
This episode features Dr. Juliet Breeze, CEO at Next Level Urgent Care. Here she and Ron discuss Next Level Urgent Care’s business model and how they focus on providing immediate care for non life threatening injures. They are significantly quicker … Continue reading → The post Episode # 126 – Meet Dr. Juliet Breeze of Next Level Urgent Care Who is Now Serving Texas Largest School District and Others with Directly Contracted Digital First care. She offers the Same for her 520 Employees. It is th...
Jul 09, 2021•34 min
This episode features AJ Loiacono, CEO of Capital RX. Here Ron and AJ discuss the unique way Capital RX is offering cheap prescription drug prices. AJ shares how their Clearinghouse Model pricing framework is inspired by the stock exchange. By … Continue reading → The post Episode # 125 – AJ Loiacono runs Capital RX – A Transparent PBM Which Has the Highest Satisfaction Scores in the Industry. Hear Why on This show. appeared first on Primary Care Cures ....
Jul 02, 2021•31 min
In this episode Ron welcomes healthcare journalist Marshall Allen back on the show. Here Marshall discusses his new book “Never Pay the First Bill: And Other Ways to Fight the Health Care System and Win”. He does a deep dive … Continue reading → The post Episode # 124 – Marshall Allen is Back! His Outstanding Healthcare Reporting at ProPublica Led Him to Write “Never Pay the First Bill”. Here are His Tips on How to Take Control. appeared first on Primary Care Cures ....
Jun 25, 2021•31 min
In this episode, Ron chats with Elisabeth Rosenthal, Editor-in-Chief at Kaiser Health News. Here she discusses her career in healthcare journalism and what she views as the most important stories that she has ever covered. She also does a deep … Continue reading → The post Episode # 123 – Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal is Editor-in-Chief at Kaiser Health News, Which Started a Press Snowball Effect by Outing UVA‘s Aggressive Legal Strategy Chasing Thousands for Bills they Generated. It is Over Now, but ...
Jun 18, 2021•34 min
In this episode, Ron chats with Zach Zeller, Co-Founder and President of ScriptCo Pharmacy. Here, Zach does a deep dive into the value proposition his company offers to both patients and employers. He shares how people can go on the … Continue reading → The post Episode # 122 – Zach Zeller Created in ScriptCo Pharmacy, the First Membership Based Pharmacy Where You are Assured Access to Generic Meds at Wholesale Rates for $150/Year. This Changes Everything. appeared first on Primary Care Cures ....
Jun 11, 2021•20 min
In this episode, Ron welcomes back Dr. Dave Berg, Chairman of the Board & Co-Founder of Redirect Health. Here, Dave discusses the changes in the healthcare landscape since his last time on the show, specifically with how COVID-19 forced American … Continue reading → The post Episode # 121 – We Welcome Back Dave Berg with Redirect Health. He Has Delivered Affordable Primary Care, Physical Medicine and Labs to Over 1,000 Businesses Nationwide. There is No One Better at Squeezing Wasteful Spend...
Jun 04, 2021•31 min
In this episode Dave Chase, Co-Founder and CEO of Health Rosetta comes back on the show. Here Dave discusses the story of Forgotten Frank, the hypothetical middle America hardworking guy that has not seen a wage gain in over 20 … Continue reading → The post Episode # 120 – Dave Chase is Back for Round 2 and We Discuss What is Actually Fixed Already Thanks to the Enlightened Advisors at Health Rosetta. appeared first on Primary Care Cures ....
May 28, 2021•32 min
In this episode Ron chats with Dan Thompson, CEO of Clinical Wellness Network & Thompson Risk. Here they discuss the work Thompson Risk is doing developing direct contracting solutions for employers. He also does a deep dive into the benefits … Continue reading → The post Episode # 119 – Dan Thompson is a Rare Advisor who has 1,500 PCPs on a Software Platform that Alows Them to Have Directly Contracted Patients Sign Up. 15,000 Have, in Just Two Years. appeared first on Primary Care Cures ....
May 21, 2021•37 min
In this episode, Ron welcomes Clinton Phillips back on the show. Clinton is the Founder & CEO of Medici and Founder of 2nd.MD. Here he discusses how the healthcare landscape has changed during the pandemic and how his organization was … Continue reading → The post Episode # 118 – Welcome Back Clinton Phillips, Who Started Medici to Take Virtual Care to a New Level for What Now Has 4,000 Providers and Exceeds 13 Million Patients at 1 in 3 Fortune 100 Companies. appeared first on Primary Care ...
May 14, 2021•34 min
In this episode Ron chats about his experiences with direct contracting and his insights into how it is a better way to do healthcare in America. He discusses how direct contracting is better for the doctors, consumer, payer and how … Continue reading → The post Episode # 117 – Direct Contracting is Much Larger than Anyone Thinks. Here’s The What, The Who and The Why it’s Inevitable and Unstoppable with your Host Ron Barshop. appeared first on Primary Care Cures ....
May 11, 2021•12 min
In this episode Ron chats with Brad Newland, CEO and Co-Founder of Goldfinch Health. Here, Brad does a deep dive in to the work of Goldfinch Health and its mission to help patients better navigate surgery and recovery, saving healthcare … Continue reading → The post Episode # 116 – Brand Newland Co-Founded Goldfinch Health to Bring Enhanced Recovery to Surgery – a 20-Year-Old Process with Over 4,000 Studies Being Used Only 5% of the Time. Listen to How it Works and Why it’s Critical in Avoiding ...
May 03, 2021•26 min
In this episode Ron chats with Dr. Innocent Clement, Founder & CEO of Evolvd Health. Here he discusses his organizations whole body approach to healthcare that encompasses physical, mental, and sexual health. Innocent also does a deep dive into functional … Continue reading → The post Episode # 115 – Dr. Innocent Clement Runs Evolvd Health, a Functional Medicine Direct Care Monthly Fee Platform That’s Making a Difference in Primary Care. appeared first on Primary Care Cures ....
Apr 23, 2021•21 min
In this episode, Ron chats with healthcare thought leader Dr. Robert Pearl. Here, Dr. Pearl discusses the importance of primary care and how adding 10 primary care physicians to a community increases life expectancy 2.5X more than adding 10 specialists. … Continue reading → The post Episode # 114 – Dr. Robert Pearl lead Kaiser Permanente’s Medical Group of 10,000 Docs to #1 Nationally in Quality and Service. Hear What One of Our Great Thought Leaders has to Say About the New Movements That are F...
Apr 16, 2021•32 min
In this episode Ron chats with Thompson Aderinkomi, Co-founder and CEO of Nice Healthcare. Here Thompson does a deep dive into the Nice model and what makes them special. He also discusses what inspired him to start the business, his … Continue reading → The post Episode # 113 – Nice Healthcare is a Venture Funded Virtual and Home Visit Primary Care Offering for Under $40/Family. Meet Co-founder and CEO, Thompson Aderinkomi. appeared first on Primary Care Cures ....
Apr 09, 2021•26 min
In this episode Ron chats with Physician Executive, Author, Podcast Host, and Speaker, Dr. Zeev Neuwirth. Here, Zeev shares insights he has gained from his research into reframing American healthcare. He talks about how he looks at the top performers … Continue reading → The post Episode # 112 – Dr. Zeev Neuwirth is the Chief Clinical Executive for Care Transformation & Strategic Services at Atrium Health – A Preeminent, Nationally Leading Healthcare System in the Southeast. appeared first o...
Apr 02, 2021•32 min
In this episode Ron chats with Dr. Scott Shreeve, CEO of Crossover Health. Here, he discusses Crossover’s new care delivery model and how it can be a game changer for employers. He discusses how they integrate health and wellness benefits … Continue reading → The post Episode # 111 – Scott Shreeve MD Founded and Leads Crossover Health and Serves Employees of Amazon, LinkedIn, and More with a Direct Primary Care Model that Includes Mental Health, Physical Medicine, and More. appeared first on Pri...
Mar 24, 2021•36 min
This episode features Jami Doucette, President at Premise Health. Here, he discusses their approach to concierge direct primary care. He also dives into how their model keeps both providers and patients happier and healthier. Premise offers a wide variety of … Continue reading → The post Episode # 110 – With 11 Million Members Premise Health is the Dominant Leader in Direct Primary Care. Jami Doucette, it’s President, Explains Why. appeared first on Primary Care Cures ....
Mar 12, 2021•22 min
This episode features Daniel Corliss, Chief Executive at Business Stimulus Partners, LLC. Here, he discusses how his firm works with different organizations to move to self-funded health plans and cut their health spend significantly. He also talks about how important … Continue reading → The post Episode # 109 – Meet Dan Corliss, Part of the New Breed of Benefits Advisors Reducing Employers Costs by Up To 40%. appeared first on Primary Care Cures ....
Mar 04, 2021•17 min
This episode features Arup Roy-Burman, Co-Founder & CEO of Elemeno Health. Here, he discusses his journey and what lead him to focus on quality, safety, and consistency in healthcare. He dives into how his platform acts as on demand, training … Continue reading → The post Episode # 108 – Dr. Arup Roy-Burman is a Pediatric Physician and an Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at UCSF. Arup is the Founder and CEO of Elemeno Health, a Mobile Platform that Helps Healthcare Organizations En...
Feb 25, 2021•26 min
In this episode Ron chats with Dr. Ashley Maltz. Here, she discusses her style of medicine and how people reach out to her when they are looking for an alternative to traditional medicine. She talks about how Americans are now … Continue reading → The post Episode # 107 – Ashley Maltz Knows Integrative Medicine and Formed a Model Collaborative with Local Independent Caregivers. appeared first on Primary Care Cures ....
Feb 18, 2021•21 min
