Healthcare Americana

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig [https://www.linkedin.com/in/direct-primary-care/] talks with Dr. Mala Kaul, a board-certified rheumatologist, about the growing crisis in autoimmune care. With too few specialists and rising patient demand, Dr. Kaul explains how rushed appointments and broken incentives are hurting patients. She also explains why early detection, lifestyle changes, and better coordination with primary care are key to improving outcomes. Dr. Kaul also shares why she believes direct specialty care could be the future of autoimmune treatment, giving doctors more time with patients and leading to better results. More on Freedom Healthworks [https://freedomhealthworks.com/] & FreedomDoc Health [https://www.freedomdoc.health/] Subscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/ [https://healthcareamericana.com/episodes/] Follow Healthcare Americana: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/healthcareamericana] & LinkedIN [https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthcareamericana/]

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig speaks with Shannon Biergans, a longtime nurse practitioner and patient advocate, and John Hsieh, a direct primary care leader, about launching the Michigan chapter of the Free Market Medical Association (FMMA). They discuss how personal experiences and professional frustrations sparked a commitment to healthcare freedom, transparency, and reform. The conversation explores how the FMMA unites diverse stakeholders across healthcare to promote direct primary care, patient advocacy, and community engagement. Shannon and John share grassroots strategies like educational events and employer outreach to grow awareness in Michigan. Together, they emphasize the power of collaboration in building a simpler, more transparent healthcare system. More on Freedom Healthworks [https://freedomhealthworks.com/] & FreedomDoc Health [https://www.freedomdoc.health/] Subscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/ [https://healthcareamericana.com/episodes/] More on Shannon Biergans [https://shophealth.fmma.org/members/2669], John Hsieh [https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-hsieh-um/] & Free Market Medical Association [https://fmma.org/] Follow Healthcare Americana: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/healthcareamericana] & LinkedIN [https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthcareamericana/]

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig talks with Dr. Tom DiLorenzo, President of the Mises Institute, about how Austrian economics can help fix America’s broken healthcare system. They explore how government bureaucracy, inflation, cronyism, and rent-seeking drive up costs and reduce quality, while free market principles like competition and innovation offer a path to reform. Dr. DiLorenzo highlights the role of local initiatives, economic education, and grassroots efforts in creating meaningful healthcare change and emphasizes the need to treat healthcare as a market, not a government-run service. More on Freedom Healthworks [https://freedomhealthworks.com/] & FreedomDoc Health [https://www.freedomdoc.health/] Subscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/ [https://healthcareamericana.com/episodes/] More on Dr. Tom DiLorenzo [https://mises.org/profile/thomas-j-dilorenzo] & Mises Institute [https://mises.org/] Follow Healthcare Americana: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/healthcareamericana] & LinkedIN [https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthcareamericana/]

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig talks with Charles Sauer, Founder and President of The Market Institute, about site neutrality, the idea that the same medical service should cost the same no matter where it's delivered. They explore how government price-setting and hospital consolidation are driving up costs, limiting patient access, and distorting the healthcare market. The conversation also looks at how past legislation and lobbying have shaped the current system and why now is the right time to push for change. More on Freedom Healthworks [https://freedomhealthworks.com/] & FreedomDoc Health [https://www.freedomdoc.health/] Subscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/ [https://healthcareamericana.com/episodes/] More on Charles Sauer [https://www.linkedin.com/in/charessauer/] & The Market Institute [https://marketinstitute.org/] Follow Healthcare Americana: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/healthcareamericana] & LinkedIN [https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthcareamericana/]

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig talks with Andrew Newland, Founder & CEO of Direct Primary Care Marketing, about overcoming marketing paralysis in independent healthcare practices. They discuss why many clinics struggle to establish an online presence and how to build a strong foundation with clear messaging and multi-channel strategies. Andrew emphasizes treating your website as a functional tool, not just a visual asset, and highlights the importance of trust in healthcare marketing. The conversation also covers budgeting, effective ad creation, and turning online engagement into real-world patient visits. It's a practical guide for any DPC provider looking to attract and retain more patients. More on Freedom Healthworks [https://freedomhealthworks.com/] & FreedomDoc Health [https://freedomdoc.health] Subscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/ [https://healthcareamericana.com/episodes/] More on Andrew Newland [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-newland-74a867b6/] & Direct Primary Care Marketing [https://directprimarycaremarketing.co/] Follow Healthcare Americana: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/healthcareamericana] & LinkedIN [https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthcareamericana/]