In this thought-provoking episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III takes the stage solo to address a recent tragic event that has shaken the healthcare industry. He delves into the complex layers surrounding the death of Brian Thompson, former CEO of United Health, and explores how it reflects the systemic issues within healthcare finance and delivery. Dr. Aguila shares his personal journey from working in his father's medical office to advocating for a return to direct care models, emphasizing the importance of transparency and patient empowerment. He challenges physicians to reconsider their role in business decisions and highlights the potential of direct care to restore doctor-patient relationships and alleviate frustrations in the current system. This episode is a call to action for physicians, medical students, and healthcare professionals to embrace and promote direct care practices. Tune in to discover how you can be part of a movement that offers a better value proposition for both patients and practitioners.

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00:00 – The Direct Care Movement podcast focuses on the intersection between money and medicine

01:14 – Brian Thompson's death is a tragedy, but it points to a larger problem

10:57 – With the advent of health insurance, patients were disconnected from cost of care

16:39 – Why is there such frustration dealing with health care and health insurance

26:52 – Direct care is a way to remove many of the frustrations associated with healthcare

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