How much better would it be if healthcare decisions were made with the patient at the heart of every discussion? Are your interests the main goal, or is there something more in between you and healthcare? 

This episode welcomes David Balat, a tireless advocate for healthcare reform and a visionary leader aiming to untangle the complexities of the American healthcare system. Delve deep into discussions about the impacts of healthcare legislation, the slow enforcement of laws, and the pivotal distinction between health insurance and healthcare. David reveals his insights on tackling the challenges hospitals face with profit margins, the vital role of employers in healthcare decisions, and the legislative hurdles in enhancing price transparency and addressing pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) issues. Moreover, the episode explores how grassroots efforts and campaign finance reform could revolutionize healthcare.

Listeners will gain an enriched understanding of the current struggles within the U.S. healthcare system and the potential paths forward through real reform. David Balat shares actionable advice for patients advocating for themselves, shedding light on the significance of primary care relationships and informed decision-making in navigating the healthcare landscape. Through David's perspective, discover how individual actions can drive collective change and how each of us can contribute to a future where the system works for, not against, the patient's best interest.

Connect with David:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbalat

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Chelsea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-whalley-8508a192/
Donovan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donovanryckis/