Healthcare Americana

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/]

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig introduces a new monthly segment, Practice Makes Perfect, featuring Amanda Compton, Client Services Manager at Freedom Healthworks. Amanda brings her on-the-ground insights from managing DPC practices across the country and dives into the crucial role of communication in patient satisfaction and practice success. Plus, learn how patient expectations around accessibility can make or break your DPC practice, and what you can do about it. Key takeaways include: * Why "convenient communication" is essential for patient retention * The dramatic difference timely responses make in converting leads into members * How practices can create memorable experiences through small but meaningful follow-ups * Amanda’s “Operational Gold” tip of the month More on Freedom Healthworks [https://freedomhealthworks.com/] & FreedomDoc Health [https://www.freedomdoc.health/] Subscribe at 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 talks with Dr. Michael Havig about the rise of cash pay healthcare models. They explore the inefficiencies in traditional healthcare payment systems, the importance of price transparency, and how Dr. Havig’s company, HealthMe, is helping facilitate direct pay solutions for patients and providers. The conversation covers the challenges and opportunities of implementing cash pay models, as well as the future of direct pay in medical specialties. Dr. Havig also highlights the challenges faced by healthcare providers in navigating legal issues and the necessity for a shift towards patient empowerment in spending healthcare dollars. The episode concludes with Dr. Havig offering advice for physicians considering a transition to cash pay models. More on Freedom Healthworks [https://freedomhealthworks.com/] & FreedomDoc [https://freedomdoc.care/] Subscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/ [https://healthcareamericana.com/episodes/] More on Dr. Michael Havig [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-havig-md-a5857146/] & HealthMe [https://www.healthmedocs.com/] Follow Healthcare Americana: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/healthcareamericana] & LinkedIN [https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthcareamericana/]