Can Employers Fix Healthcare? Why Prevention Must Start at Work

Can Employers Fix Healthcare? Why Prevention Must Start at Work

In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription, Dr. K explores why the future of healthcare depends on employers embracing prevention instead of waiting for governments to solve a system under increasing strain. With emergency departments overcrowded, primary care access declining, and chronic disease driving healthcare costs, Dr. K explains how investing in employee wellness through fitness, nutrition, stress management, and a strong workplace culture can improve health outcomes while reducing burnout and absenteeism. He also discusses why leadership must model healthy behaviours and why businesses have a unique opportunity to reshape healthcare from the ground up. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Can Technology and Prevention Fix Healthcare?

In this solocast of Prevention Over Prescription, Dr. K shares his vision for the future of healthcare and why prevention, better access to care, and innovative technology are key to improving health outcomes. He discusses how AI, virtual care, and emerging health-monitoring tools can help detect disease earlier, reduce ICU admissions, and make high-quality care more accessible. Dr. K also explores the policy changes needed to create a healthcare system that prioritizes keeping people healthy rather than simply treating illness. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Can Breathwork Change Your Life? How Breathing Shapes Stress, Mindset, and Vitality

In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription, Dr. K is joined by Vince Dickson, breathwork practitioner and wellness coach, for a powerful conversation on the transformative role of breathwork in mental and physical health. Vince shares his personal journey into breathwork during a challenging chapter of his life, explaining how simple, intentional breathing practices can help regulate stress, shift his mindset, and improve both mental and physical resilience. They discuss practical breathwork techniques, the importance of addressing underlying beliefs, and why breathwork is one of the most accessible tools for cultivating peace, vitality, and overall well-being ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Can Prevention and Metabolic Health Save Healthcare?

In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription, Dr. K reflects on a recent trip to Monaco and how it reinforced his mission to transform healthcare through prevention and metabolic health. He discusses the connection between metabolic health and chronic disease, the growing role of AI in healthcare, and why innovative thinking and policy change are essential to building a healthier, more sustainable healthcare system. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Can Preventative Health Transform the Future of Medicine? Lessons from the Brunswick Medical Society Summit

In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription, Dr. K shares key insights from his experience at the Brunswick Medical Society Summit, where healthcare leaders and physicians gathered to discuss the future of medicine. Why is preventative health finally gaining momentum? What cultural and systemic changes are needed to move healthcare from treating disease to promoting wellness? Dr. K explores the growing openness among medical professionals to innovative approaches, the importance of community-wide health strategies, and how scalable prevention initiatives can improve outcomes while reducing pressure on acute care systems. If you're interested in the future of healthcare, public health policy, and practical ways to build healthier communities, this episode is for you. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.