Direct Care Movement
Direct Care Movement
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Welcome to the Direct Care Movement podcast, where we explore the transformative world of free-market medicine and direct care. Each episode reveals how these patient care models make healthcare more affordable, accessible, and transparent. Discover how free market and direct care shift away from conventional practices, empowers patients to make their own decisions and give doctors the freedom to provide personalized care without middlemen. Learn how this approach enhances doctor satisfaction and patient outcomes.From direct surgical practices with house calls to navigating insurance barriers in sports medicine, we showcase how these models enable physicians to follow their passions and achieve remarkable results. We also discuss the freedom of direct primary care and its role in fostering innovative multispecialty collaborations.Join us as we address the challenges and opportunities in the free market movement, share strategies for transitioning to direct care, and highlight the latest innovations. Whether you're a healthcare professional, patient advocate, or curious about the future of medicine, our podcast provides a deep dive into this exciting shift and how you can engage with it.Demetrio J. Aguila III, MD, MA, FACS is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology, specializing in peripheral nerve surgery and the surgical management of acute and chronic pain, as well as general plastic, reconstructive, and microsurgery and general otolaryngology. As a world-renowned peripheral nerve surgeon, Dr. Aguila regularly sees patients from 50 states and 25 foreign countries. He is the only surgeon in Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, and South Dakota to offer micro-invasive carpal tunnel surgery with real-time ultrasound guidance, allowing patients to return to work the same day, without restrictions. Dr. Aguila is a founding member of the International Surgical Society for Nerve-Induced Pain. Dr. Aguila is also an active member of numerous other organizations, including the American Society for Peripheral Nerve, American Society of Pain and Neuroscience, International Headache Society, American Headache Society, American Society for Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs, the Catholic Medical Association, and the Free Market Medical Association. Dr. Aguila currently serves as the Leader of the Nebraska Chapter of the Free Market Medical Association.Connect with Dr. Aguilahttps://www.totalpainsolutions.nethttps://m25program.comhttps://www.linkedin.co...
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The podcast focuses on topics related to free-market healthcare models, patient empowerment, and the challenges of conventional practices, with episodes covering innovative practices like direct surgical care, navigating insurance barriers in sports medicine, and discussions about the benefits of direct primary care.
Welcome to the Direct Care Movement podcast, where we explore the transformative world of free-market medicine and direct care. Each episode reveals how these patient care models make healthcare more affordable, accessible, and transparent. Discover how free market and direct care shift away from conventional practices, empowers patients to make their own decisions and give doctors the freedom to provide personalized care without middlemen. Learn how this approach enhances doctor satisfaction and patient outcomes.
From direct surgical practices with house calls to navigating insurance barriers in sports medicine, we showcase how these models enable physicians to follow their passions and achieve remarkable results. We also discuss the freedom of direct primary care and its role in fostering innovative multispecialty collaborations.
Join us as we address the challenges and opportunities in the free market movement, share strategies for transitioning to direct care, and highlight the latest innovations. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, patient advocate, or curious about the future of medicine, our podcast provides a deep dive into this exciting shift and how you can engage with it.
Demetrio J. Aguila III, MD, MA, FACS is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology, specializing in peripheral nerve surgery and the surgical management of acute and chronic pain, as well as general plastic, reconstructive, and microsurgery and general otolaryngology. As a world-renowned peripheral nerve surgeon, Dr. Aguila regularly sees patients from 50 states and 25 foreign countries. He is the only surgeon in Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, and South Dakota to offer micro-invasive carpal tunnel surgery with real-time ultrasound guidance, allowing patients to return to work the same day, without restrictions. Dr. Aguila is a founding member of the International Surgical Society for Nerve-Induced Pain. Dr. Aguila is also an active member of numerous other organizations, including the American Society for Peripheral Nerve, American Society of Pain and Neuroscience, International Headache Society, American Headache Society, American Society for Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs, the Catholic Medical Association, and the Free Market Medical Association. Dr. Aguila currently serves as the Leader of the Nebraska Chapter of the Free Market Medical Association.
Connect with Dr. Aguila
https://www.totalpainsolutions.net
https://www.linkedin.com/in/demetrio-j-aguila-iii-md-ma-facs-37208413/
https://www.facebook.com/TotalPainSolutionsbyHealingHandsofNE/
In this episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III welcomes Dr. Matthew Abraham, a general surgeon and founder of Veritas Surgery. Dr. Abraham shares his journey from traditional hospital settings to establishing a direct care model that emphasizes transparency in surgical pricing. He discusses the challenges of the current healthcare system, including the lack of price transparency and the financial barriers that often prevent patients from receiving necessary care. Dr. Abraham explains how Veritas Surgery offers all-inclusive pricing for procedures, ensuring patients know exactly what to expect without hidden fees. The conversation also explores the advantages of direct contracting for employers and the potential for a more patient-centered approach to healthcare. This episode is a must-listen for healthcare professionals, patients, and employers interested in understanding the benefits of direct care and innovative solutions in the surgical landscape.
00:00 – The Direct Care Movement podcast dives into the intricacies of direct care
00:41 – Veritas Surgery offers direct transparent prices for surgery
06:42 – The biggest and fastest growing market for Veritas is self insured employers
09:33 – Veritas operates as a physician group rather than a new surgery center
13:21 – Veritas guarantees upfront payment to the surgeon within one business day
17:39 – Joe Blow: The solution to healthcare costs is local, not national
19:37 – Your goal is to hire surgeons full time into this practice model
21:53 – What is the single biggest objection that you’ve heard from physicians about direct care
23:02 – For employers, what is the biggest objection to direct contracting for healthcare
26:12 – The biggest thing for facilities is they want to be busy
27:35 – ABC widget maker thinking about getting into direct care through insurance
29:26 – You can maintain independence by working as an independent practice instead of for an employer
31:03 – Medical students, what’s your single biggest piece of advice for medical students
32:29 – Dr. Abraham is the founder of Veritas Surgery. How do people find you
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Connect with Dr. Aguila
https://www.totalpainsolutions.net
https://www.linkedin.com/in/demetrio-j-aguila-iii-md-ma-facs-37208413/
https://www.facebook.com/TotalPainSolutionsbyHealingHandsofNE/
https://www.instagram.com/totalpainsolutions/
https://www.youtube.com/@TotalPainSolutionsbyHHNE/videos
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