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Cary Hall
Cary Hall is a unique American with a strong desire to empower his fellow Americans. Cary cancels the noise and confusion in the US healthcare system by bringing a robust array of healthcare providers, experts, practitioners, authors, inventors, as well as business and industry leaders to you each week. Cary's goal is to enable you to become the expert for your own healthcare management, saving you time, money, and effort.
The majority of people, when faced with medical or healthcare decisions, are often in for an uphill battle of complexity and discernment around the options available to them. Cary is also a trusted source for expert-level information and advice around the nuances of health insurance. The real value that is Cary Hall? He's the expert, the mentor, the guide, and the advocate every American needs to make their best educated decisions around personal healthcare.
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Today we learn how to lose weight with GLP-1 medications, without losing muscle mass. Our expert guest is Ron Hoyler, a Diabetes Educator, Executive healthcare and diabetes technology leader at St. Luke’s Hospital System in Overland Park, Ks.Ron will explain the history of GLP-1s from the 1990s till now, and the difference between the versions for diabetes vs the versions for weight loss. You know the names: Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, just a few of the powerful once-weekly injectable medications divided into two drug pairs based on their active ingredients and FDA approvals.This is season 22, Episode 23 of America’s Healthcare Advocate. I’m Cary Hall.As discussed in this podcast, we are providing these additional assets to help you in your path to successful weight loss:The GLP-1 Nutrition Exercise Protein Guidelines for GLP-1 medshttps://irp.cdn-website.com/9d5dbe37/files/uploaded/GLP-1_Nutrition_Exercise_Protein_Foods_and_Meal_Plan+-+%28AHA%29.pdfThe new Medicare Bridge Program guidehttps://irp.cdn-website.com/9d5dbe37/files/uploaded/Medicare_GLP-1_Bridge_Program_Qualification_Guide+%28AHA%29+.pdfAnd the amazing bio and qualifications of our expert guest, Ron Hoylerhttps://irp.cdn-website.com/9d5dbe37/files/uploaded/AHA+-+RON+HOYLER+Bio.pdfAs always, if you need help or have something to share, contact me using the form on my website and let me know what's on your mind, the issues you are dealing with, or any other health, healthcare, or health insurance questions or concerns. Visit: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
technology pairs with a human clinical care team to deliver hyper-individualized care at scale, an approach with a proven impact on the root causes of chronic metabolic disease. Show Quote: In a landmark Cleveland Clinic trial, published in the New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst, our AI digital twin™ approach achieved results that redefine what’s possible in type 2 diabetes care.This is season 22, Episode 14 of America's Healthcare Advocate. I'm Cary Hall. After you watch or listen to the episode, learn more about Twin Health: https://usa.twinhealth.com As always, if you need help or have something to share, contact me using the form on my website and let me know what's on your mind, the issues you are dealing with, or any other health, healthcare, or health insurance questions or concerns. Visit: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
Philip is a great businessman, dad and husband. He is a friend of mine who I believe is the best choice for Kansas governor. We go far and deep into his plans. And we find out what he has uncovered about problems with the current administration and what he knows about fixing our state. Check this episode out! Bookmark it and share with everyone it. And GET OUT AND VOTE!! The Kansas Republican primary is August 4th!Learn more about Philip: https://philipsarnecki.org/This is season 22 ep 21 of America's Healthcare Advocate: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
Donna Van Hoy has a story to tell, and her journey to finally get the hearing aid she needed is terrifying but not all that uncommon. In fact, my own journey, as I have mentioned over the years, was somewhat similar. Hear Donna, and hear from our expert, Shannon Schnellner, CEO of Focus Hearing and maybe you can find help for yourself or someone you know. This is season 22 episode 16 of America's Healthcare Advocate. I'm Cary Hall. Learn More about hearing issues and what we discused today: https://myfocushearing.com or call: 913-754-2144. Need help or have something to share? Send me a message: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
Founded in 2024, BrokersBloc is dedicated to helping independent group benefits brokers.Founder Stephen Combs and his VP of Sales, Marc Wiersma are here with some amazing tools and the knowledge to lower costs and bring better plans that save clients up to 20% compared to BUCA carrier plans.Learn more, visit: https://brokersbloc.com/This is Season 22, Episode 15 of America's Healthcare Advocate. I'm Cary Hall. Need help or have something to share? Send me a message: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-usIf you have a service, product or insight related to healthcare, health lives and heathy business, consider partnbering with us: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/sponsors
. -Why was Dunkin Donuts a not perfect franchise for a couple with kids starting school while one in early child development was in their buy box… it’s not what you think. Learn More: https://franchiseresourcellc.com/Season 22 Episode 20 of America's Healthcare Advocate. I'm Cary Hall.Have a question for me: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
I'm joined by Heather Rollins of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska to bring you something new for employers, employees, and brokers. It's called Personal Blue. Learn the facts about ICHRA, right here, today! Call 888-391-8532 or go to https://www.nebraskablue.com to learn more! This is Season 22 Episode 13 of America's Healthcare Advocate. I'm Cary Hall.
As president and CEO of RPS Benefits by Design, based in Overland Park, Ks, Maria Ahlers has built an incredibly strong agency with a reputation for service, relationships, and doing what's right for clients. Now, Leavitt Group's Jenni Leavitt and Maria join me to see what the new partnership will bring to the insurance industry and what it means for clients. The name is changing from RPS Benefits by Design to Leavitt Strategic Benefits.Maria Ahlers has led the agency’s growth and operations for several years, supporting its continued development. As part of this partnership, she will continue to lead the agency as president. Jenni Leavitt is an Agency Partner and Vice President of Agency Operations at Leavitt Group, based in Cedar City, Utah. This is season 22 Ep 18 of America's Healthcare Advocate. I'm Cary Hall. Learn more about Leavitt Strategic Benefits at https://www.leavitt.com/ or call 913-385-2224
Learn about new tech and what happens if you wait too long to get hearing help.Learn more: https://myfocushearing.com/ or call (913) 754-2144This is Season 22, Episode 9 of America's Healthcare AdvocateAs always, if you need help or have something to share contact me with this form on my website and let me know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns. Visit: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
Today, Stephen Combs and Ryan Ross from BrokersBloc, and how their approach to this business is significantly different than anything I've seen out there. And if you're a broker and you're looking for a better way to do business, an innovative way to do business, this show is a must-listen!Stephen: “We're just trying to show brokers that there are alternative solutions out there, and there's a million out there, some really good, some really bad. So we have carefully vetted all of our carrier partners, looked at the paper that they're on on the reinsurance, the networks, the PBMs, and make sure that the package is a cohesive tech stack that bundles together nicely, that has a good user experience. We have built a suite of products that are, again, non-disruptive to the employee and the employers, but they can save them money on some of the low-hanging fruit things, such as the pharmacy benefit manager and some steerage as well around hospital claims…”This is Season 22 Ep 8 of America’s Healthcare Advocate. I’m Cary HallLearn about BrokersBloc: https://brokersbloc.com/As always, if you need help or have something to share, contact me using this form on my website and let me know what's on your mind, the issues you are dealing with, or any other health, healthcare, or health insurance questions or concerns. Visit: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
My guest today is a true expert on the topic: RPS Benefits by Design President and CEO, Maria Ahlers. Learn more: https://www.rpsbenefitsbydesigninc.com or call (913) 385-2224. This is Season 22 Ep. 7 of America's Healthcare Advocate. I'm Cary Hall. Can I help you? https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
. Here is how she reached zero. How she feared the pain would return. But it didn't. This is one of many fascinating stories we will explore today and find out why so few have even heard of the Scambler. This is season 22, episode 5 of America's Healthcare Advocate. I'm Cary Hall. Learn More: https://brandnewdayhealth.com/Contact me: ericashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
Today we discuss all things Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City with Barron Roberts, Director of Individual Markets and Small Group. The things you need to know!Topics include:-Metro Blue Innovation-Spira CareLearn More about Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City816-467-22145https://www.bluekc.com/
From accounting and payroll to healthcare, Luke Towey and his team consult their clients to the perfect franchise that is designed to fit their personal needs, interests, and resources! We will learn a lot today, and if you are a franchisee or a franchisor, we will discuss ways to make them thrive.This is season 22 Ep 6 of America’s Healthcare Advocate. I’m Cary Hall.Learn more about Luke’s company: https://franchiseresourcellc.com/As always, if you need help or have something to share contact me with this form on my website and let me know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns. Visit: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
Today we are talking about the United Appliance Servicers Association and how GigCare is working for their members 1099/contract employees. Developed by Detego, the PSM Nebraska GigCare 1099 Worker Program is now helping associations in ways previously unavailable or cost prohibitive. Debbie Klintworth talks about how the United Appliance Servicers Association (UASA) has found GigCare to be the solution. John Kuhlmann explains the details that make the ACA/Obamacare overly expensive and difficult and why GigCare approaches health benefits in a way that is opposite of how the major carriers do it for health benefits and for drugs. Learn for about Debbie's companies: https://sloanappliance.com/ and https://www.d3sservice.com/Connect with John Kuhlmann: https://kuhlmannfin.com/This is season 22 Episode 2 of America’s Healthcare Advocate. I’m Cary Hall https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
Today on America’s Healthcare Advocate and part of my Health Of Our Communities series the topic is our flagship station’s home state of Kansas and the effect of having the 2nd highest tax rate, being ranked 45th out of 50 states with a growth of only 1.4% and getting an “F” from CNBC and how all of this affects our lives, or health and our families. Even our states 4th graders are below 4th grade level proficiency.My friend Philip Sarnecki joins me, taking time off from his campaign to discuss what’s wrong and how we bring about a massive turnaround by building business, creating jobs and becoming the best place for business and for families.Philip believes the state governor is like a CEO and that business sense will trump political ambition to bring us a healthy state. What’s wrong with Kansas? Find out as we discuss bringing Kansas from worst to first!This is season 22, episode 4 or America’s Healthcare Advocate. I’m Cary Hall.Learn more about Philip: https://philipsarnecki.org/As always, if you need help or have something to share contact me with this form on my website and let me know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns. Visit: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
Katie Radginski founded Ready Train Go in 2020 after seeing a need for a higher quality of training for situational awareness and emergency preparedness. She brings her 20 years of experience and her empathy and compassion to her classroom and now to our show.Learn how to Save A Life and the truth about the AED you see in offices and public places... what it can do and what it won't do. This is Episode 1 of Season 22 of America's Healthcare Advocate, I'm Cary Hall. Learn about Ready Train Go, call 636-439-8761 or visit https://readytraingo.com/ If you want to know more about us, go to the website: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us and send me an email.
with respect and grace. This is episode 2137 of America's Healthcare Advocate, I'm Cary Hall. Learn more: Carrie Rojas Director of Development, Little Sisters of the Poor 8745 James A. Reed Rd, Kansas City, MO 64138 816.761.4744 https://littlesistersofthepoorkansascity.org/ or, outside of the Kansas City area, https://littlesistersofthepoor.org/
.Today we will separate fact from fiction on the topic of health benefits on America's Healthcare Advocate.This is episode 2136GigCare is not available in all states. Learn more at https://gigcare.net/
Philip Sarnecki a Kansas businessman, a job creator, a husband, and father who rose from humble beginnings (the son of a janitor and a secretary) who then built one of the nation’s largest financial services companies and has led businesses that today employ nearly 1,000 people across multiple industries. This is Ep2141 of America's Healthcare Advocate.Learn more about Philip and his plans for the state of Kansas: https://philipsarnecki.orgAs always, if you need help or have something to share contact me with this form on my website and let me know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns. Visit: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
Today we are talking with John Kuhlmann,Lauren Broyles and Josh Bowman from the Kuhlmann Group. If you've ever wondered how your Association can get health benefits and how would that work? Or maybe you've got a large group plan and you'd like to figure out a better way to handle your health insurance benefits, that is our topic on this episode. Most importantly, listen and learn today, as we talk about how an association can actually offer health benefits, especially if you've got 1099 employees. This is Ep 2139 of America's Healthcare Advocate. To learn more about GigCare, the Kuhlmann Group and health benefits for 1099 workers as well as W2 employees: 314-494-7860 and visit https://kuhlmannfin.comWe’re discussing a better way to handle your health insurance benefits
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Medicaid and is my expert guest. • At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, community involvement is a key component. • Discuss how an EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization) may be a great option and we’ll contrast PPO Designs, etc. • Other carriers pull out of the state when claims go up. Not Blue Cross of Kansas. They are here to stay and in all 103 counties. We’ve been here for 80 years and we aren’t going anywhere.This is episode 2134 of America’s Healthcare Advocate. I’m Cary Hall.Learn more about BCBSKS.com or call (866) 906-5253.
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Labor Liaison and Ron and I have all the things to know Right Now and why Federal Employees should consider Blue Cross Ble Shield for their health insurance needs! • The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program is the number one health insurance choice for federal employees, retirees, and their families. • For nearly 60 years, we’ve been committed to offering federal employees the best healthcare coverage in the U.S. • More than 99% of our members stay with us year over year. • Our preferred provider network includes 95% of doctors, 96% of hospitals and 65,000 pharmacies nationwide. And you never need a referral to see a specialist. • 24/7 care provided by Teladoc Health – treatment for minor injuries and illnesses, mental health support, dermatology care and more by phone or video. • Preventive care is always covered when you see a Preferred provider. • OPEN ENROLLMENT SEASON runs from Monday, Nov. 11th through Saturday, Dec. 8, 2025.Virtual Fairs:https://www.fepblue.org/eventsTo learn more about the Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, visit fepblue.org or call 800-411-BLUE.
John Massey and a couple of his friends came together and created a program called Zuzu's Petals. Born out of a great love of Christmas and how each of them were impacted by Chrfistmas when they were young, this non-profit takes care of families that cannot afford to have a Christmas, and they do it in a very unique way. John, Mak and Dan love Christmas so much, they created a way to share it and help local families. John joins us this year in a heartwarming show that you really need to hear. To help them visit: https://zuzus-petals.org/ Or, call John at 816-977-1955 And if you need help or have something to share, contact me Cary Hall, America's Healthcare Advocate at https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us And let me know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns.
Misty Snodgrass is Director, ACA & Medicaid at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas and she'll let us know what you Must Know if you have an ACA insurance plan. MISTY: This is unprecedented. At BCBSKS we're doing our best to hold the rates down and even taking a hit financially. But we want to make sure that people in Kansas have access to coverage. CARY: Like Misty said, they're more than happy to talk to you and just explain what's happening because there are a massive number of changes coming in the marketplace and ACA. Misty leads the strategic and operational direction for the ACA line of business and oversees the Healthy Blue Medicaid partnership. She is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, financial performance, product and market strategy, and operational excellence. She is known for her compassionate, results-oriented approach as syays she prioritizes access, quality care, and member satisfaction—delivering sustainable success in a complex, highly regulated healthcare environment. This is episode 2130 of America's Healthcare Advocate Learn more about anything discussed on this program. Visit https://www.bcbsks.com/ or call 866-906-5253. Episode Producers: Audio: Garner Cowdry Camera: David Thiessen As always, if you need help or have something to share contact me with this form on my website and let me know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns. Visit: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
I've wanted to do this show for a long time. It's personal to me. This is on what I call the big four weight loss drugs. Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mountjaro. And the reason I wanted to do this show was because I was struggling with some weight issues and went to see my primary care doc, and she goes, well, let's just go ahead and give you Wegovy. And I thought, you know, I think I'm going to go find a weight loss clinic. I'm going to get into a program and see what I can do. And I did. So I’ll let you know how that went, but also that it made me think about these products and I started doing a little research, started looking around, and I'm like, you know what? We don't know what we don't know. And it gave me, some significant hesitation about using these, so this show today is about that. It's about what do we know? What don't we know? What do we know that are side effects, potential problems down the road for other kinds of diseases and comorbidities because most studies go back only 3.5 years or less. Some additional questions are: What are the long-term effects and what happens if you’re on them on them for a lifetime?I’ll also review the manufacturer country Green List, so if you are getting one of these from another country to save cost, which are considered safest.We have the research, and I'll lay it out in detail in this episode and I’ll let you know what I think. The studies we've referenced are listed below. This is episode 2129 of America's Healthcare Advocate. I'm Cary Hall.As always, if you need help or have something to share contact me with this form on my website and let me know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns. Visit: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-usResearch links for this episode went over the character limit here, so we have posted them here:https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/the-big-4-weight-loss-drugs-ozempic-wegovy-zepbound-mounjaro-what-are-there-long-term-effects
Today my friend and guest is Philip Sarnecki a Kansas businessman, a job creator, a husband, and father who rose from humble beginnings (the son of a janitor and a secretary) who then built one of the nation’s largest financial services companies and has led businesses that today employ nearly 1,000 people across multiple industries. Learn his vision affecting the way we provide health insurance and health benefits to people in Kansas, and what can we learn from Florida about prescription drug costs.Plus, he has great plans for the state of Kansas, and we discuss his Philip Sarnecki for Governor plans !This is Ep2128 of America's Healthcare Advocate. Learn more about Philip and his plans for the state of Kansas: https://philipsarnecki.orgAs always, if you need help or have something to share contact me with this form on my website and let me know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns. Visit: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
There’s a lot of chatter out there. That's about the best way I can put it about what's going to happen with ACA. And, you know, I'm seeing pieces in the media that are portraying what's going to occur and the changes that are going to happen and how they're going to impact people, and unfortunately, there's a lot of false narrative out there. So I'm going to I'm going to explain where we're at on the individual health insurance market on Obamacare and ACA. Then I'm going to talk with two experts about what can you do to prepare yourself so that you're not caught up in a trap and you can't make a decision to solve the problem?Then we’ll discuss give you the kind of coverage you need and how to find it. That's what we're talking about in this episode, and that's the message we're trying to get out to everyone to is be prepared. This is coming. It's going to be like a tsunami. There going to be a lot of people displaced off of these plans are going to be looking for alternatives and so how do you deal with it, what are the best solutions and show you how you can do that and make sense of it for you and your family. If you're an employer, what do you need to be looking at? Because the ACA plans for small group are going to get hit hard, hit just as hard as the individual plans are, if not harder in some cases.This is episode 2126 of America’s Healthcare Advocate. I’m Cary Hall.Learn more from our guests Carolee Steele and Maria Ahlers from RPS Benefits by Design: Visit https://www.rpsbenefitsbydesigninc.com or call 877-385-2224As always, if you need help or have something to share contact me with this form on my website and let me know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns. Visit: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
Barron Roberts is my expert today on this Blue Cross Blue Shield Kansas City update show. How will it play out for all of you out there in the audience for your coverage in '26? We will cover the individual side and what Blue Cross is doing to lead the way. They're actually going to have premium reductions on the individual side, and we'll talk about what are the answers to the employers out there, the small group employer, the employer under the 100 lives. Get all the details and find the best way to go now, because come January 1st, all the Aetna plans are pulling the pin on ACA. They're going to be gone. And I will cover what's going to happen with the other plans. They're going to be significant increases across the board. BlueKC continues to lead the way as the local hometown carrier. This is Ep2126 of America's Healthcare Advocate. Learn more at https://www.bluekc.com/ or call 833-467-2145.As always, if you need help or have something to share contact me with this form on my website and let me know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns. Visit: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
Today we learn about Bexa: A Revolutionary Early Detection Option that Dr. Monique Gary tells me is closing the gap and delivering peace of mind. Dr Gary says women have been in need of another early detection option and reminds us that to many women delay routine exams or avoid them all together. But unlike the common experience, Bexa is accurate and pain free and companies should include this benefit to their employees. This is a "Must Hear" episode. Please listen and share, because breast cancer is the most common cancer among women—yet over 60% of those eligible aren’t getting mammograms. And for women who are under 40, pregnant, or avoiding mammograms, no real alternative has existed until now with this Doctor-led and developed Bexa Solution. Also joining us is Elizabeth Vire, Bexa Chief Revenue Officer, who works with HR directors to bring this option to their workers.This is Ep: 2124 of America's Healthcare Advocate. Learn how you could do it as a broker, as a TPA, or a human resource director. : 1-888-469-2392 or visit https://www.mybexa.com/As always, if you need help or have something to share contact me with this form on my website and let me know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns. Visit: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
By 2033, the Medicare Hospital Trust Fund will be unable to pay full benefits.More people are retiring and fewer workers are replacing them and there is a huge amount of waste and fraud in administering Medicare. They waste $50-$60 Billion per year with improper payments according to there own numbers..I will give you the details as well as my suggestions for solutions solutions. This is an important episode and it invollves every American's future!Find full referenced details for the data here:https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/medicare-fact-from-fiction
Free referral services in the industry really aren’t free. My guest Steve Kuker is a veteran placement expert who exposes exactly how they work. These are at best a conflict of interest and Steve is pushing for our federal regulators to act because, as an example, in real estate you must disclose how much commission the realtor makes on the transaction… why isn’t there the same requirement for the free referral services for your aging parent or family member? Steve's company, Senior Care Consulting calls itself “A Placement Service With Integrity" and does not accept referral kickbacks. But he explains all the FREE services do. "I was recently mistakenly offered $6,750 as a kickback from an assisted living community… tangible proof of how much these “free” referral services are making in kickbacks! So you really aren’t getting a non-biased referral and you won’t be told of complaints and even sanctions against the facilities. Find out how to make these choices and avoid the pitfalls in this episode and learn more about out guest here: https://www.seniorcareconsulting.com/ This is episode 2122 of America's Healthcare Advocate. Learn about me, Cary Hall: America’s Healthcare Advocate: I have a strong desire to empower my fellow Americans and cancel the noise and confusion surrounding the US healthcare system. My goal is to enable you to become the expert for your own healthcare management, saving you time, money, and effort. Learn even more: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com As always, if you need help or have something to share? Contact me with this form on my website and let me know what's on your mind, the issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns. https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
Employees love it: “This is the only benefit my employer really provides” and Employers think it’s great and it is the result of wanting to both solve healthcare challenges for members while giving employers lower costs, less absenteeism, healthier teams. We talk to the founder and CEO, Dr. Van Der Veer whose frustration with traditional healthcare led to creating a better way. Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care is currently available in select cities in Iowa as well as Overland Park, Ks and Lees Summit, MoWe're going to talk about a model that is significantly different and an opportunity for primary care, direct pay, membership in a program that we think is going to make a big difference here in the Kansas City metro.Guests:-Dr. Jon Van Der Veer, DO, MBA, Founder/CEO at Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care-Jacqueline “Jaci” Robson, Vice President of Member Services at Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care To learn more: https://www.exemplar.care and @ExemplarCare on Facebook & LinkedInThis is Ep 2118 of America’s Healthcare Advocate podcast Learn more about me, Cary Hall: America’s Healthcare Advocate:I have a strong desire to empower my fellow Americans and cancel the noise and confusion surrounding the US healthcare system. My goal is to enable you to become the expert for your own healthcare management, saving you time, money, and effort. Learn more: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com As always, if you need help or have something to share? Contact me with this form on my website and let me know what's on your mind, the issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns. https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
This week Dr Carson, Dr Firouz Daneshgari and Dr Andersen join us on America’s Healthcare Advocate. What do these 3 Doctors have to do with the Future of your Health?We will cover everything from helping people regain the ability to walk again, stopping pain and fixing neuropathy all with noninvasive treatments to how it’s done, why it works and what is next in health. Here are some examples:Dr Andersen: “it doesn't matter whether you have heart failure like your wife Cary, or whether you have Parkinson's, or whether you have had a TBI, there is a disruption in the electromagnetic system of your body”Dr Firouz: “Neuro20, The new model of neuromodulation, that this Neuro20 is creating”Dr Carson’s patient. He’s seen her since she was 11. She suffers from transverse myelitis and is now 23 and in a wheelchair. But then she came to Brand New Day.Plus, my wife and I recently started using the Neuro20 Suit at home… Me for conditioning and my wife for heart failure. We will tell you all about it in this episode.Learn more about Brand New Day: https://brandnewdayhealth.com or call 833-724-6522.This is Ep 2117 of America’s Healthcare Advocate podcast Learn more about me, Cary Hall: America’s Healthcare Advocate:I have a strong desire to empower my fellow Americans and cancel the noise and confusion surrounding the US healthcare system. My goal is to enable you to become the expert for your own healthcare management, saving you time, money, and effort. Learn more: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.comAs always, if you need help or have something to share? Contact me with this form on my website and let me know what's on your mind, the issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns. https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
My guest from the PainLab at Brand New Day in Lenexa, Ks is Dr. Arden Andersen, and he is no stranger to the show. In fact, this is our 3rd visit with him and today he brings with him patient Tony Bardo who tells us of his truly amazing journey from a hopeless loss of mobility 4 years ago to a 50% improvement after only one week at Brand New Day. To help expain the process and the tech is Dr Keith Cronin from Neuro20. The Neuro20 suit, along with several other new tools is bringing rapid results to patients, like Neuropathy Reversal. This is a non-invasive approach using Electro-Muscle Stimulation (EMS).This is episode 2109Connect with Brand New Day, visit:https://brandnewdaykc.com/ or call 833-724-6522As always, if you need help or have something to share contact me with this form on my website and let me know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns. https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
My guest, Ron Hoyler is a diabetes Educator for St. Luke's hospital in the Kansas City metro, and he tells us "once you have diabetes you're at a greater risk for not just dementia, but the complications from dementia. Some of the specific, diseases that come under the dementia umbrella, like Alzheimer's, but cognitive impairment in general, you know, that fog that you'll sometimes hear it called where you are just suddenly in the moment, not quite sure what you were thinking or doing that can be related to the high blood sugars that you might be experiencing". Ron has some shocking information, including the fact that we have 165 meds to treat diabetes with. And in this episode, we're going to get into how the doctors decide which meds to treat you with. But that number alone is pretty shocking, and technically there's over 800 combinations of meds and doses that can be applied together, so how does a physician decide which one's right for you or their other patient or their other patient? It's almost a crapshoot, really. I'm Cary Hall, America's Healthcare Advocate and the fact is that diabetes is such a prevalent disease, and one of the most common chronic disorders in the world and it is a disorder that we could do so much better at in taking care of than what we do now. The thing that drove me to bring Ron Hoyler back to the show is that he and I have been having conversation about this and some of the other comorbidities that are related and I wanted to bring his vast knowledge to all of you. Not just to shock you, but also to show you the most amazing and affordable new device for understanding your own metabolism, blood sugar, glucose, A1c... all of it. And rather than just 2 super basic readings per day... it gives you hundreds! Regardless of your age, your health... and even if you are not diabetic or pre-diabetic: This show is a must listen. Let's get started! For more information about this visit: https://www.saintlukeskc.org/condition/diabetes Ron Hoyler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-hoyler-rn-msn-mba-hca-cdces-a02a3b1a/ This is episode 2106. Learn more about me, Cary Hall: America’s Healthcare Advocate: I have a strong desire to empower my fellow Americans and cancel the noise and confusion surrounding the US healthcare system. My goal is to enable you to become the expert for your own healthcare management, saving you time, money, and effort. Learn more: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com As always, if you need help or have something to share? Contact me with this form on my website and let me know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns. https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
In this edition of our Health of Our Communities series, important employer health benefit tips from Maria Ahlers, President of RPS Benefits by Design; and our special guest, Brian Morris, president of Leadercast has "2025 Legacy of Impact" information that can help the long term health of your business! Plus, details of the upcoming Leadercast event on April 8th in Kansas City!Get tickets at our special discount: 877-385-2224 or visit https://www.rpsbenefitsbydesigninc.comThis is episode 2107
On the show today, we will discuss a partnership between Bowtie Medical and Detego Health. So, if you're a broker, or if you're an employer of any size business, I don't care if you've got 10 employees, 100 employees or 200 employees, you're going to want to listen to this because this is a different way, to get health insurance and Dr Firouz Daneshgari is back on my show to lay it all out for us. Excerpt, Dr Daneshgari: "And the scientific evidence shows more harms, more hazards and that's why the medical errors have become the number three, cause of death in this country. And every time I say that, I get caught myself again being surprised that after cardiovascular disease, after cancer, medical errors are number three, cause of death!" The Doctor is In! He will show us a much better way. Better, affordable and healthier! Excerpt: "The result of this realigned situation, this health care is that doctors, both primary care and the specialist, they do what they went to school to do. They went there to solve people's health problems. And doctors, I tell you, the listeners to this show, a significant number of them will be doctors because doctors are looking for solutions how to get out of this Sick Care System we have now." This is Ep 2037Learn more about Dr Firouz Daneshgari and Bowtie Medical: https://bowtiemedical.comBrokers and Business Owners. email sales@bowtiemedical.com or call 877-3-Bowtie (877-326-9843)As always if you need help or have something to share? Contact me, Cary Hall, America's Healthcare Advocate: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
A deep dive into Claims, Health Insurance Cost and Care Denied, and why this is happening right now.Today’s show is one that, I think needed to be done. And there are probably a lot of people who are not going to like some of the things I'm going to say, but it needs to be said.I want to talk about the murder, the murder of Brian Thompson, the CEO of United HealthCare.And I want to talk about where we're at in this country with what we're thinking and what we're doing, and how we're acting out on those thoughts.Then, regarding healthcare in America, I'm going to talk about the actual problem that people are experiencing… because they are experiencing problems with getting coverage, with high cost, with care being denied and with care being delayed.Then, after taking us through all of that, and I'm going to explain to you why that is happening. You might be surprised what you're about to learn. So let's get started.-----Episode 2038----- Learn more about me, Cary Hall: America’s Healthcare Advocate: I have a strong desire to empower my fellow Americans and cancel the noise and confusion surrounding the US healthcare system. My goal is to enable you to become the expert for your own healthcare management, saving you time, money, and effort.Visit https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com As always, if you need help or have something to share? Contact me, Cary Hall, America's Healthcare Advocate by using the form on my website. Let me know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns. https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
Each year we go over all that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City is offering Federal Employees and BlueKC's Ron Miller joins us to explain the plan details. This year federal employees still call 1-800-411-BLUE for more information and they've added a special number for Postal Workers, (816) 395-2115 locally or the toll free 1-833-467-2140. Visit https://www.fepblue.org for more information and because it's a short time window, here are the dates of events for both Actives and Annuitants you’ll find on the fepblue.org “Find an event” page: Postal Wednesdays – •November 6th: Annuitants 4:00pm & Actives at 6:00pm •November 13th: Actives at 12:00pm & Annuitants at 2:00pm •November 20th: Annuitants at 4:00pm & Actives at 6:00pm •November 27th: Actives at 12:00pm & Annuitants at 2:00pm and as always if you need help or have something to share? Contact me, Cary Hall, America's Healthcare Advocate: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
Today we have a discussion on national health care that is fascinating and will blow your mind with a doctor we call Dr Bowtie.My expert guest is Dr. Firouz Daneshgari, MD, MBA, FPMRS, FACS.Dr. Daneshgari: “Our eyes are very open to this concept that 50%, more than half of what is done in our hospital based system is a waste. That is why it is a Sick Care based system. Not only do we want to eliminate the waste to save the money in your pocket and your insurance money, but also a good portion of this unnecessary care causes actual harm! Instead, you'll have 24 seven access to this dedicated group of doctors and nurses not only to help you to navigate the maze of health care, but to also proactively look after the health risks you have.To fix this, we provide the Bowtie Health Guardianship model that will be embedded within a health plan, benefit, health benefit that is offered to the employer. So we intentionally are focusing on the employer segment of the market because the employers, to me, are the cylinders of the production of the GDP.”Our guest is Dr Firouz Daneshgari, who has this most unique idea, worked for 30 years inside health systems seeing first hand how care decisions were made based on the financial interests of hospitals and not the patients.This is season 20, episode 32 and is our 2nd episode with Dr Daneshgari.Learn more about the Bowtie concept: https://bowtiemedical.com/about-usDo you need help or have something to share? Contact me, Cary Hall, America's Healthcare Advocate: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
More women die from heart issues each year than all cancers combined!We say: "do you have chest pain" to women and to men, but commonly in women it could felt as pressure in the chest or really any symptom from the waist on up including tooth pain and overwhelming fatigue. These are signs of a serious heart issue.That is what bothers Dr Tracy Stevens the most, that in men and women, symptoms may be different.Women still to this day don't recognize heart attack and stroke as their number one health threat. We've gone from one out of three deaths every year, one out of two deaths every year, being in women, being due to heart attack and stroke, compared to 1 in 39 from breast cancer.This fascinating show features Dr. Tracy Stevens and Dr. Anna Grodzinski who both specialize in Women's Cardiovascular Disease & Cardiology at Saint Luke’s.This is season 20 episode 27 of America's Healthcare Advocate.To learn more visit: https://www.saintlukeskc.org/locations/saint-lukes-cardiovascular-consultantsAnd if you need help or have something to share, contact me Cary Hall, America's Healthcare Advocate at https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-usAnd let me know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns.
I am pleased to offer our experts from JD Power Award Winning BlueKC (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City) to lay out their new, 2025 Medicare Supplement options and tell us more about why some companies are also withdrawing their Medicare Advantage plans in 2025.Our Experts from BlueKC are: Barron Roberts, Manager of Small Group, Medicare and Individual Sales; Barb Bins, Broker Development and Engagement Manager, and Ryan Roth, Department Vice President of Sales.Here we go into open enrollment for AEP and open enrollment for the individual plans in November for Obamacare, ACA and this team will tell us what we need to know. Small Group, Large Group is also discussed.Even though the information presented in this episode is specific to the Kansas City Metro market, we will also run the episode nationally because the information presented can be used to inform and to compare offerings available in other areas.To learn More, visit https://www.bluekc.com or call 1-800-867-9014This is Season 20, Episode 28.I'm Cary Hall, America's Healthcare Advocate, and if you need help or have something to share, contact me Cary Hall, America's Healthcare Advocate at https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-usAnd let me know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns
My guest Dr. Arden Andersen has experienced it himself and now his patients as well have life changing, life improving experiences to share.With him, Dr. Emilio John suffered terribly for many years, and he also has experienced a return to a feeling of wellness.To hear them tell their stories is both moving and exciting. But what are they talking about?They work at a new facility in Lenexa Kansas called PainLab and they have brought together non-invasive state of the art tools that are bringing solutions for those needing neurological and mobility support. Here is an excerpt: “And so we can tell just from that reading (a WAVi Brain Scan report from a 40 minute test given) whether or not a person has had a concussion, whether or not they've recovered from their concussion, as well as perhaps any other problem that may be associated with that brain, body interaction. Well, then, okay, that's nice. You can identify that. But now what are you going to do about it as far as getting it evaluated? Unfortunately, standard medicine is either looking at implanting electrodes in the brain, brain surgery of some other type or some other kind of drug, which has all kinds of side effects and may or may not work, but eventually doesn't work.And so how do we actually regenerate the system? And so Neuro20 came on the scene. And that system is about stimulating what's called brain derived neurotrophic factor, which is a protein in the brain over time. But that is a substance in the brain that actually stimulates regeneration of brain cells and nerve cells. And it wasn't that long ago, 20 years ago for sure. We didn't even believe it could be done to regenerate nerve cells. Ten years ago, we didn't believe it was possible to regenerate brain cells. We free up brain cells. Nope. Now we know we can regenerate brain cells.”Listen to this episode (S20Ep26) to hear about the latest on WAVi, Neuro20 and other new and revolutionary ways to give us humans help and rehab.To learn more, click https://painlabkc.com/about/ or call 833-724-6522And if you need help or have something to share, contact me Cary Hall, America's Healthcare Advocate at https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-usAnd let me know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns.
How do you work ON your business, not IN your business if you're that small business owner? My guest is an expert on how to do that and why you should. He is Chad Simpson, VP of Sales for G&A Partners. They are a PEO, Professional Employer Organization and a PEO is much different than simply outsourcing HR and payroll. Here is how Chad explains it: "It can get a little bit confusing because it's a very saturated marketplace when it comes to HR outsourcing. There are companies that give HR guidance, compliance, salary surveys, you name it. When we came into the marketplace, we came in as a PEO (Professional Employer Organization) and we're seeking out the business owner that says, look, I probably can do this, but I don't want to do this, not and grow my business. You can't be that focused when you're doing payroll over here, OSHA training over there, and worker's comp...”. The Heath of your Business, this episode is #2025 on Cary Hall, America's Healthcare Advocate. Learn more/contact G&A Partners: https://www.gnapartners.com/ 713-784-1181 And if you need help or have something to share, contact me Cary Hall, America's Healthcare Advocate at https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us And let me know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns.
My guest for this episode is a true expert. His name is Sam Nigro, and he is a broker in Omaha, NE who specializes in individual and group health insurance. We're going to talk specifically about GigCare today and the individual market, how to navigate it and what you need to know if you are a contract worker, a “1099 Worker” who has a hard time finding affordable health insurance. You are not alone. We will explain the “Working Owner” model, and how it works. This is Season 20 Episode 24Learn more about our guest: Sam Nigro, CLU, CLTC,RHU,REBC, Employee Benefit Consultant with Gallagher. 866-200-2513 Learn more about GigCare: https://gigcare.net/ And if you need help or have something to share, contact me Cary Hall, America's Healthcare Advocate at https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us And let me know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns.
Our annual Labor Day Car Show show has a little bit of everything. Joining me from the Kansas City AFL-CIO is President Patrick A. “Duke” Dujakovich, and also from the AFL-CIO and from the organization Working Families’ Friend, VP Chris Jenkins.The Labor Day Car Show https://www.kc-carshow.com is happens this Saturday at Azura Amphitheater in Bonnor, Springs, Ks plus, we’ll discuss jobs, college and apprentice programs:About my guests:Duke Dujakovich, was appointed chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Board of Directors on January 1, 2023 and has served on the head office board since 2020. He is the president of the Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO, a position which he has held since 2010.Mr. Dujakovich’s professional career began when he joined the Kansas City, Missouri Fire Department and became a member of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local #42 in 1987. He received many promotions in the Fire Department including driver in 1991, captain in 1995 and eventually battalion chief in 2001. Upon being promoted to battalion chief, he became a member of IAFF Local #3808 and was elected as secretary and treasurer of that local in 2002 and president in 2004. Mr. Dujakovich retired from the Department in 2016 with more than 30 years of service and remains a member of the IAFF.Mr. Dujakovich holds a number of civic and philanthropic positions including board membership on the United Way of Greater Kansas City Board of Directors, Working Families’ Friend Board of Directors and Jackson County Employees’ Pension Board. He previously served as a trustee for the Kansas City, Missouri Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan, Kansas City, Missouri Employees Health Insurance Board and Kansas City Fire Fighters Pension Board.He previously served as a member of the Community Advisory Council for the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from 2015-2018.Chris Jenkins, VP Working Families’ Friend https://wffriend.org/Working Families’ Friend is a unique not-for-profit charity supported by the community that provides life-changing assistance to hard working, well-deserving men and women. Founded on in 2003 to fill a need in our community that was not being met: providing emergency assistance to working, or recently unemployed, individuals who found themselves in an unexpected one-time crisis. The working people in our community were an underserved population. Traditional social service programs that provide emergency assistance typically have at, or below, poverty level income requirements.This is S20Ep23 of America’s Healthcare AdvocateIf you need help or have something to share, contact me Cary Hall, America's Healthcare Advocate Visit https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-usAnd let me know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns.
It’s shocking to learn that 1.2 million new cases of diabetes are diagnosed each year, and our returning guest, RN Ron Hoyler, who is a Diabetes Educator at Saint Lukes Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. adds "we are recognizing more and more that preventative education can prevent or can stop some of these issues from happening before they even begin".Folks, I was shocked to hear that 33% of the Medicare budget is for complications from diabetes!Ep2022More about Ron: Ron Hoyler RN, MSN, MBA-HCA, CDCESDiabetes Educator for St. Luke's hospitalIf you need help or have something to share, contact me Cary Hall, America's Healthcare Advocate. Visit https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-usAnd let me know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns.
With over 28 years caring for employees, over 1200 businesses and over 500,000 employees including public, private, white collar and blue collar, LEAPCare is something employers can make available to their employees.Join me as I speak with Melvin Swafford, VP of LEAPCare and Regional Director Ryan Lilly, LEAP Care for this compelling and compassionate story of caring that you could also bring to your employees.AHA S20 Ep21For more information:https://leapcare.org 423-715-0693If you need help or have something to share, contact me Cary Hall, America's Healthcare AdvocateVisit https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-usAnd let me know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns.
Episode notesSheriff Cal Hayden brings us inside the Johnson County Sheriffs Office and we learn about some amazing facts:They received 22,257 calls in May with 95% or answered in 10 seconds or less.Contrast that with other municipalities where 911 callers get put on hold and have to wait minutes, and their response times are under five minutes, yet Cal reminds us "when you think about that five minute period of time, I've been there when you're doing CPR on somebody or you need help right now, that's an eternity, before the officers get there... and, it's a brilliant analogy or exercise to, for anybody to just close their eyes and think about the worst day you've ever had: 'you're involved in a car wreck. a loved one is fallen, someone's passed away. A child is hurt, and you want help right now? Those seconds count. And, we want to get somebody there as soon as we possibly can. We take almost every ambulance call that comes in and we transfer it to them, and we want to make sure that we're there as fast as we possibly can be". This is a great episode and you can get a feel for how the Sheriffs Department works.S20Ep17 "Health of Our Communities, Part 3"Learn More about firearm safety classes: https://www.jocogov.org/johnson-county-sheriffFind out about Sheriff Cal Hayden and if you want to get involved with or support the sheriff in upcoming elections: calhaydenforsheriff.comDo you need help or have something to share?Contact Cary Hall, America's Healthcare Advocate and let me know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
It comes down to lifestyle. Our food has changed. Our movement has changed. Our stress levels have changed. Our sleep has changed. All of the things that keep us healthy have shifted, and our bodies aren't responding to them well.When we shifted from growing food and making it ourselves to processing it to make it convenient to eat on the go and do all the other things we want to do in life. We changed our food system. We added things, we took away things. We changed what we were eating, how we got it, and it really it just dramatically changed what was going into our bodies.In S20 Ep16 we hear this and more for Dr. Courtney Younglove and Alexandria Lee, DPN, FNP-BC from Heartland Weight Loss. This show is fascinating and full of info we haven't understood until now:"Insulin we know is an energy storage hormone and it's a fleeting hormone. So it can be hard to track. But metformin does a really good job at working behind the scenes, in getting you metabolically healthier"What is good dietary protein & fiber, what is weight neutral, weight positive and weight negative? Why is sleep so important for weight loss? Is metformin anti-aging and neuroprotective? The Dr is in, so join me as we learn the latest obesity medicine news, what insulin really does and what causes chronic cortisol elevation.Contact Dr Youglove:Heartland Weight Loss - Leaders In Obesity MedicineVisit heartlandweightloss.com or call (913) 620-1616Need help or have something to share? Contact me, Cary Hall, America's Healthcare Advocate: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
The Black Achievers Society of Greater Kansas City is where building Self-Esteem gaining Leadership Skills and developing Confidence and Community Connections is taught, coached and mentored.Our guests are Heather Rollins, Manager of Individual Sales at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Grant Lewis, President of the Black Achievers Society of Kansas City and special guest Tiana Rollins.Grant Lewis: “With our time, talent, and treasure we are working hard to influence our youth, impact industry with minority youth who will be college or trade school prepared and filling roles at various companies in the Greater Kansas City area creating a pipeline of minority youth that will be ready to change the world.”Learn more:https://www.blackachieverskc.orgNeed help or have something to share? Let me know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns. https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
Episode 2014 notesWe are in the middle of America, literally! Kansas City is halfway to everywhere and sits at the crossroads of distribution as Interstate 35, going north and south, intersects with Interstate 70, which runs east and west.We know Fentanyl, Heroin, Marijuana along with Human Trafficking using the I-35 corridor and then being dispersed out into the communities. The Sheriff’s here today and this is: Our Health and the Health of our Communities, Part 2.From this episode, Sheriff Cal Hayden: "fentanyl and overdose poisonings are the number one cause of death for men between 18 and 40, it's the number one cause of death. We've almost had as many deaths as Covid. "Learn more: CalHaydenforsheriff.com or call 913-944-2623Need help or have something to share? Contact Cary Hall, America's Healthcare Advocate and let Cary know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
Whether you are wanting to lose weight, prevent Type 2 Diabetes or both, you now can consider the class of drugs described as "glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists" that work by binding to GLP-1 receptors, which in turn results in lower blood sugar levels and A1C levels and are now being prescribed to reduce appetite and help with weight loss. But there is a high financial cost and you may need to stay on the drug for life. In this episode, I will discuss the latest on Ozempic and Wegovy and which is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to treat diabetes and which to help with weight loss or to lower risk of cardiovascular disease.Then we contrast these drugs with the latest knowledge about the effectiveness of "Brisk Walking" as I bring you the latest health and well-being news in this Multi-Topic episode! I'm Cary Hall, America's Healthcare Advocate.Ep 2011Need help or have something to share?https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
Today my Spira Care guests are Dr. Becky Gernon, Department Vice President and Medical Director at Spira Care and Sharon Wilkinson who is the Clinical Performance manager at Spira Care centers as we discuss Spira Care’s integrated behavioral health component designed to see that patients’ needs are met both physically and mentally. This is a great episode, and we delve into how behavioral health, like physical health, affects all our lives and that even though we rarely look at it that way. and how Spira Care continues to be on the forefront of behavioral health care and reports to us that nearly 15% of all of their patients also had a visit with a BHC (Behavioral Health Clinician) in 2023.Ep: 2010Learn more by calling 833-605-6901 or visit SpiraCare.comI'm Cary Hall, and if you need help or have something to share, you can send me a message here: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
My guests are Medicare and Medicare Advantage experts! Joining me from RPS Benefits by Design are Carolee Steele, who is the Director of Medicare, and Maria Ahlers, Chief Operating Officer, Employee Benefits at RPS Benefits By Design.Together, they offer Medicare Advantage plans from every carrier out there that has a Medicare Advantage plan: Blue Cross, Aetna, Humana, United… they all have zero premium plans.Hear how they can help ensure you find the right plan that fits your needs with allowances for dental, vision, hearing and even transportation via a debit card that are built into the Medicare Advantage plans.Did you know, the “extra benefits” that are built into the Medicare Advantage plans is how the carriers compete with each other? That’s important and they tell us why. And, most people start with comparing prescription benefits. Find out why that matters.Ep 2006Terms used in this episode:Simply Blue plan the Blue Cross of Kansas CityRPS Benefits by Design:877-385-2224 https://www.rpsbenefitsbydesigninc.com/Primary Care: Spira Care: https://spiracare.com/Primary Care: CenterWell https://www.centerwell.com/Medicare Part BMedicare Part DMedicare Advantage PlansI'm Cary Hall. Contact me if I can help you: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
They say that 40 cents of every $1 that’s paid for Primary Care services goes to the relationship between the Insurance company and the Doctor. So we're going to talk about a different model of primary care today.It's an alternative. It's something different, and I'm intrigued by it. And I think you will be, too. It's a model that obviously is working well because they continue to expand the number of clinics they have here in the KC Metro, and you'll find similar value based primary care throughout the USA.My experts this episode are Troy A. Burns, MD, a pioneer in healthcare reform. He was among the first to adopt the new Direct Primary Care model that fixes many of the problems with our broken healthcare system.Dr. Burns is joined by Angela Prato, M.D., who joined ProPartners Healthcare in 2018.Learn more about ProPartners Health Care:ProPartnersHealthCare.com or call 913-451-4776Have an idea, or an issue you need help with? Send me a note or submit a topic here: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-usThis is S20 Ep 4 and I'm Cary Hall, America's Healthcare Advocate.
Today we visit with CenterWell Market President Drew Hare and back for a second visit is Dr. Stephanie Ikeme. I am a fan of the CenterWell model for Senior Primary Care and I think you will find this to be a fascinating episode as we investigate what makes CenterWell so amazing.CenterWell Senior Primary Care features a care team approach that helps each patient live a healthier, happier life by supporting the mind, body and spirit. As a result, our patients frequently mention how they don't feel rushed when they come in for an appointment. They feel like they can be heard.Our returning guest, Dr. Stephanie Ikeme, is the regional medical director for CenterWell Senior Primary care.If you are a senior or if you are the care giver to a parent or relative who is, this episode is for you! While we discuss the Kansas City market specifically, the information is for all seniors in the US who are seeking a better level of primary care. For those outside of Kansas City, CenterWell is in 26 states currently and it is well worth it to see if they operate near you.Learn more about CenterWell by calling 816-640-8522 or visit http://seniorfocusedkansascity.comDo you have a problem I can I help you with? Let me know by sending an email: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-usThank you!-Cary Hall
Our topic today is a different primary care model that is centered on Seniors.CenterWell Senior Primary Care features a care team approach that helps each patient live a healthier, happier life by supporting the mind, body and spirit. Or, as our guest Dr. V says: “One of the things patients frequently mention to me is they don't feel rushed here. They feel like they can be heard. I think that's important because when you feel like you can't express yourself, you're not going to bring things that are of concern to you to the forefront.” Our goal with this episode is to help you feel happier and healthier everyday and my expert guest: Vinod Naidu Velakaturi, MD from CenterWell Senior Primary Care in the Kansas City Metro.---Are You Someone's Care Giver: CenterWell can make a big difference? Not only do they provide transportation, but there are other things that might be something for mom, or dad or for a grandmother or grandfather.Learn More about CenterWell:https://seniorfocusedkansascity.com/ (816) 640-8522America’s Healthcare Advocate, Season 20, Episode 02---Other contact information:RPS Benefits by Design, Carolee Steele and Maria Ahlers: (877) 385-2224 https://www.rpsbenefitsbydesigninc.com/Need help or have something to share? Contact Cary Hall: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-usSenior Care Consulting, Steve Kuker 913 945 2800 seniorcareconsulting.com
The America's Healthcare Advocate Winter Multi-Topic Show has fascinating details, takes and closer looks at -The mRNA Breakthrough, Nobel Peace Prize and "Unprecedented Vaccine Development"-RSV's Winter Surge-How Loneliness is Tied to Death Rate-Nikki's "The 3rd Rail" of Healthcare Entitlements: Medicare Advantage-Regular Exercise Mitigates the Effects of COVID 19 Ep 1940I'm Cary Hall. Join me for part one of our Winter Multi-Topic Series!If you have a topic or a problem that I can help with:https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
Claire Benson’s health insurance was abruptly cancelled when she tried to update her information in her healthcare.gov account.Claire bought her insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace and after the policy was in place, she was asked in an email from healthcare.gov to update her account to reflect her married name and provide documents. She needed help logging in and called the 1-800 number for help. The navigator on the other end of the phone reviewed her policy, and encouraged her to update pregnancy information, too. So, Claire clicked “yes” and revealed her pregnancy.As first reported by KCTV5 Investigative Reported Angie Ricono: “I was just following instructions,” said Benson, “speaking to the person who answered the phone at Marketplace, trusting that she would tell me what I needed to know and guide me in the right direction.” Benson’s health insurance was immediately terminated.Angie offered Claire several ways to deal with this including getting me on the case to advocate for her.In this episode, Claire and I discuss her terrifying journey and offers this story to anyone finding themselves in this situation.Ep 1941Have an issue? Send me a message and let’s talk: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
With so many people Turning 65 Every Day, we check in with America's leading Senior Care Consultant and give you everything you need to know about senior care for your spouse, your parent, a grandparent or sibling... anyone needing help finding care. Whether it be an assisted care living facility, nursing home or care in the home, Steve Kuker knows it all. How to choose a facility and the pitfalls of using a "Free" placement service, finding safety and abuse records on every facility as well as help with home care scenarios and how to make the best decision.Excerpt from this episode. Our expert guest, Steve Kuker:“In the first step when I meet with someone is to conduct a geriatric care assessment. It's a proprietary geriatric care assessment to answer all of the big questions. • What level of care do we need? • What type of care• Our payment method• Location parameters, and • personal preferences and needs"So those are the big five. We also uncover other issues or needs as well during this consultation. But that's our starting point. And now I know exactly what that person needs. Then I research the entire market and identify our top options. The next step is we actually go out and tour those facilities together and I conduct a performance audit at each place. --I've been an administrator of nursing homes and assisted living facilities and I look at this differently, I think, than most people”.AHA Ep: 1939Background: Steve Kuker, Senior Housing Expert, Senior Care Expert, Franchisor, Radio Broadcaster-------------------------------------------------Plus, in our 3rd segment, Steve discusses how you can start a Senior Care Consulting franchise yourself using his same model and tried and true practices.To learn more about becoming a franchise partner:https://www.seniorcareconsulting.com/...OFFER from Steve: A free home care provider screening tool and it's a list of 30 or 35 questions. It's a really good list and I'll just send it out free of charge. Just call or send me an email and I'll reply sending it to you for free.Senior Care Consulting913-945-2800 Learn more:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevekuker/https://www.seniorcareconsulting.com/Need help or have a question? Contact me, Cary Hall:https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
Stop reading fiction on the internet and listen to these 2 doctors explain who should take these vaccines and who is a greater risk, like seniors and toddlers. Our experts will get you ahead of the curve, so that you know going into cold and flu season what your risks are and what you should be doing, whether you've got infants, toddlers, children that are teenagers, or whether you're a seasoned citizen and someone at greater risk.My guests are Dr Tracy Stevens M.D., a board-certified cardiologist with Saint Luke’s Cardiovascular Consultants and is on staff at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute in Kansas City, Missouri, and Dr Sarah Boyd, MD, who is board certified in Infectious Diseases, Member of IDSA, SHEA, HIV medicine association and has practiced at Saint Luke's North Hospital since 2007.Dr. Stevens is the Julia Irene Kauffman Endowed Chair for Women’s Cardiovascular Health, the Ben D. McCallister, MD, Community Ambassador, and a professor of medicine at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine.Read more about these doctors:https://doctors.saintlukeskc.org/provider/Tracy+L+Stevens/1458158#provider-details-experienceandhttps://doctors.saintlukeskc.org/provider/Sarah+E+Boyd/1458542Can I help? Contact me here:Contact Cary Hall, America’s Healthcare Advocate:https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
My guests are John Massey, President, Mak Booher, VP and Danny Spencer, Treasurer and their 501(3)(c) nonprofit "ZuZu's Petals". This extraordinary charity organization brings the spirit of Christmas to underprivileged communities by providing festive decorations, food and gifts.Find out how they started, what they have accomplished and how you can help right now.We offer this episode nationally, even though Zuzu's Petals is local to the Kansas City metro, because they are a stellar example of transparency in the operation of a charitable organization, and I encourage you to find this kind of transparency in any charity you support that is local to you. Look into Zuzu's award-winning transparency:https://www.guidestar.org/profile/shared/f86605e8-1730-47a2-8b7f-0346ddf468b0Click here to donate: https://zuzus-petals.org/donate-todaykcchristmas.org
It's open enrollment for ACA, which starts in the month of November. On our BlueKC ACA Show we're going to talk about all the plans and we've got some really great information to share with you in the show! November 1st is going to be the start of open enrollment for ACA. It is going to end on January 15th, maybe (we will explain). My ACA Experts Ryan Roth and Sheri Blankenship from BlueKC join me on this episode to get you the information you need if you are looking for an ACA healthcare policy. They can help you find subsidies based on income projections that can significantly lower your cost and will examine how an ACA policy can include Spira Care, and hear about BlueKC networks like, Blue Select Network, Blue Select Plus Network and Preferred Care Blue Network, and what could be available to you.You can go to healthcare.gov and try and figure this out on the marketplace portal, but please listen to this episode first.While this information covers the Kansas City Metro, this episode of America's Healthcare Advocate has information and resources you can apply throughout the USA.Ep 1933 BlueKC ACA ShowTopics include: BlueKC reduction of ACA Healthcare rates by 4.3% in Missouri and 10.1 in Kansas, ACA, Affordable Care Act, Obamacare, BCBS, Spira Care, In Network, Blue Select Network, Blue Select Plus Network, Preferred Care Blue Network, Children's Mercy, income projection, subsidy, HSA, Co-pay, Telehealth, virtual care, Open Enrollment, individual or family insurance, Blue 365, Mindful by Blue KC, behavioral health, Livongo, diabetes management, glucose meter, lancets, test stripsLearn Morehttps://www.bluekcforyou.com/Find this episode podcast here:https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/aca-obamacare-open-enrollment-how-to-find-the-best-policy-and-pay-less-on-your-health-insuranceHave an issue, concern or question? Contact me, your host and Healthcare Advocate, Cary Hall:https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
My guest for Ep 1932 is Mr. Gavin Quinnies, Chairman and CEO of US Health Center. Gavin is trained in engineering and management systems and started his career developing artificial intelligence, automated process planning, and intelligent networks in the aerospace industry where he developed industry-leading health, safety, IT, quality, sales, and productivity management systems. • He implemented his first incentive-based wellness program in 1992 resulting in a 4:1 ROI. Before co-founding US HealthCenter, Show Excerpt: Cary Hall: “So the headline here is Employers Health Plan Costs to Swell. Health Insurance costs are climbing at the steepest rate in years, some with some projecting the biggest increase in more than a decade will wallop businesses and their workers in 2024. Costs for employer coverage is expected to surge 6.5% for 2024. Such a boost could add sickness economy to the price tag for employer sponsored plans that already average more than $14,600 a year for each employee. Employers worry the hike will signal a new trajectory, with health costs resuming their rapid upward march through the 2000s. All right. So there have been multiple articles in the Wall Street Journal and other newspapers and other publications about this. That's why I have Gavin Quinnies is on here today.. So, Gavin, let's just start with an overview of U.S. health and the predictimed.com program. Now, you know, I've been on your website, spend a fair amount of time up there. Just talk about your company and what you consider your mission and how you it how you came to put all this together. Gavin Quinnies: “Well, our mission is easy to start with. It's to reduce health care costs and improve quality of life through the deployment of science technology and as with any significant problem, you can't just solve it with a single answer. So technology is a piece of advocacy, meaning individuals working with other individuals. And of course, the science is what helps us know who and how and where and why to deploy the technology. And in the advocacy, my experience in coming out of aerospace engineering with a risk minded philosophy approach to problem solving and and then having to run my own businesses and in the early nineties we started bringing to our manufacturing facilities that that I was that I was running as a as a operations person in charge of safety and quality and, and technology and, and production”. This is a very special, informative and hopeful episode that I think you will enjoy. If you would like to connect with Gavin Quinnes about your company health insurance, visit https://www.predictimed.com or call 877-322-7398. I’m your host Cary Hall, America’s Healthcare Advocate and my goal is to enable you to become the expert for your own healthcare management, saving you time, money, and effort and you can message me at https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
Understand all the Options from United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna and Humana.Ep 1929 Reviews all the plans, plan changes and some amazing new Coverage Options for 2024. Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15th through December 7th, 2023 for the 2024 coverage season.Our Certified Medicare Experts receive at least 40 hours of training to achieve AHIP Medicare Certification. Today joining us are Carolee Steele, Director of Medicare and Consumer Services at RPS Benefits By Design and Maria Ahlers, PHR, who has more than 19 years of experience in benefits administration.Episode Excerpts:Cary Hall: “Each year it is so important to review your Medicare health and drug coverage to make sure it's still fits your needs and finances, and this is a time if you want to make a change.I can't emphasize that enough because we're going to give you some specific examples of changes that have been made, some of them good, some of them not so good to all the providers coverage for 2024 that you that you're going to want to know about. That’s the reason that Carolee says you need that review is to see if, hey, you know, what you've got is great, everything's fine”.“So let's just start with comparing original Medicare to Medicare Advantage or original Medicare to Medicare Supplement. Let's just talk about that because you hear this all the time, ‘Well, I've got Medicare. I don't need to do anything else’".Carolee Steel: “Oh, yes, you do”.Cary Hall: “And why is that?”Carolee Steel: “Medicare A and B and B only covers about 80% of all services. So, if you have $100,000 medical occurrence, you're kind of on the hook for that $20,000. And there is no out-of-pocket on that, which is really a scary thing”.So that's what we're going to do today. We're going to talk about that and we're going to bring that information to you so you can make a decision”.RPS Benefits by Design can advise you nationwide for Medicare Enrollment, do a policy review and handle all insurance needs at 913-385-2224 & https://www.rpsbenefitsbydesigninc.com or https://www.facebook.com/RPSBenefitsByDesignI’m your host Cary Hall, America’s Healthcare Advocate and my goal is to enable you to become the expert for your own healthcare management, saving you time, money, and effort and you can message me at: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
My BlueKC Medicare Advantage Kickoff Show with 3 experts on hand to explain the new plans available to you and tell you whether it makes sense for you or not.This show is important to you because you want to make sure they have the best coverage possible with the most benefits possible. The first plan we discuss is the HMO plan Blue KC Secure with $0 premium, $0 deductible, $0 PCP co-pay. We also will tell you about the Blue Benefits Bundle, The Valor plan for Veterans that allows keeping VA prescription benefits yet with a Medicare Advantage plan. We also discuss the Spira Care centers: SpiraCare.com. Learn more at https://www.medicarebluekc.com and by calling 833 957-7720Ep 1930Our experts today are Barron Roberts, Manager of Medicare and Individual Sales at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City; Angie Sutton, Blue KC Broker Development and Engagement Leader and Barb Bins, Broker Development and Engagement Manager at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas CityContact me, Cary Hall, America's Healthcare Advocate:https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
Ep: 1929: In this episode my guest is Russ Allen, Volunteer Director of the NFL Alumni Association TackleObesity.com campaign. Russ shares some truly amazing weight loss knowledge and how his website TackleObesity.com is where you can join wellness experts in an online, season long campaign that will include the NFL Alumni Association members directly coaching you in zoom conferences and a "Playbook" of key insights on how to maintain your weight and how to loose it and will be presented in 12 sequential programs.I'm doing it! You should join us!The campaign in its 4th year and has evolved from the "Huddle Up Let’s Talk Obesity" Public Service Announcement, which was a Sabre Winning campaign in year 1 and featured notable NFL Alumni (NFLA) encouraging the public along with the NFLA membership to begin the process of gaining control of their obesity and getting comfortable speaking about it. "Obesity is a medical condition, not a character flaw" is the mantra of the campaign. In years two and three the initiative transformed into the NFL Alumni Wellness Challenge and during that time 16 of their members lost an average of 35 Lbs! This year TackleObesity.com will enable graduates of the Wellness Challenge (go to nflalumniwellness.org for details) who've been trained to be coaches and public speakers on the topic. After listening to this podcast, I invite you to join us and loose some weight. Start Here: TackleObesity.comAdditional info:Russ Allenhttps://tackleobesity.com/Russ Allen is the CEO of WellnessNOW.com and operates a network of wellness services under the Optimal brand including OptimalAge.com, OptimalAthlete.com, Optimal Beauty.com, OptimalWomen.com, OptimalMen.com and Optimal Wellness.com Each Optimal service line provides specific wellness optimizations treatment, diagnostics, and care by expert providers. Russ previously owned a concierge medical facility in Manhattan and a 12,000 sq ft medical facility in Astoria, Queens, NY. https://www.linkedin.com/in/russ-allen-8272753/
This week our guest Terri Raimondi joins host Cary Hall for a revealing look into the high cost of health insurance and why its so high. Our experts tell all and you're going to learn where is the money going (and guess who pays for it)? Cary Hall: "You know, they always say, follow the money. We're going to help you follow the money. And we're going to have that discussion about national health care and how it works. And why is it the Europeans spend less on health care and than we do. We're going to talk about all those things today with this national expert Terri Raimondi here in the AHA studio with me".We will explain Self-Funded Health Insurance Programs, Employer Self-Funded Health Insurance Plans and tell you what BUCA plans are and what a Third Party Administrator does.Episode 1928Lean more, contact Terri Raimondi: terriraimondi@me.com Got a show idea? Contact Cary Hall: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
Ep 1925: Join me the week as my guests from Blue K.C. Barron Roberts and Ryan Roth discuss how Medicaid recipients who are losing coverage can obtain an ACA policy with a Subsidy that Could Cover All Or Most Of The Premium. It's important information for anyone losing coverage in 2024 We also discuss upcoming broker events regarding Medicare Advantage, ACA, and Group health offerings by Blue K.C. Barron Roberts is Manager of Medicare and Individual Sales at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and Ryan Roth is Sales Director at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City While this episode provides information specific to the Kansas City metro, we feel there’s important information for all of the U.S. and BCBS of KC Learn More: Visit https://www.bluekcforyou.com or call 833-264-1596 Got an idea for a show? Send me a message: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
Ep 1926: Diabetes is an Epidemic in the US with 1.6 Million Adults & 283,000 Child Diabetics. A study out that says that's going to increase by 65% over the next four decades. So think about that. If you're already at 1.6 million and you're going to increase that by 65%, now you're doubling it, okay, to 3,000,003 and a half million.In this episode, our expert guests are from Medtronic: Ron Hoyler is a diabetes nurse. He's an educator and he's a nurse clinician. He has a master's in business administration, health care administration, a master's of science in nursing, a bachelor of arts degree in personnel administration, associate applied Science in Nursing degree as well, and he is a certified diabetes technician, a certified diabetes care and education specialist, a certified insulin pump trainer, a 2022 Medtronic Core Training MVP, and he was patient experience champion for Children's Mercy Hospital.Ed Clasby has been with Medtronic for 21 years, so he certainly knows his way around the medical equipment business. But the purpose of this show is to educate you about diabetes and the two products that can make a big difference in your life.Contact:Medtronics Phone number 888-882-8602.https://www.medtronicdiabetes.com/products/minimed-780g-insulin-pump-system
We discuss the supplement ZINC and what are the 9 Distinctive Health Benefits of taking it, we update Vets on Agent Orange from the VA Agent Orange Newsletter and new health issues developing. Plus, the new law "No Smoking in New Zealand", Anywhere! I will also reveal how the administration is Ending Short-Term Health Policies in January of 2024 and the real Impact that will have and lastly, National Healthcare in the UK: How’s that going?
It's a fascinating, multi-topic, cornucopia of health-related information from Cary Hall, America's Healthcare Advocate. Ep 1924
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Recently Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) has been ranked #1 in Member Satisfaction by J.D. Power even while industry averages have declined since 2022.
Find out why Blue KC’s score increased by 17 points and hear Gratia Carver, the VP and Chief Experience Officer at BlueKC explain how they meaningfully focus on prioritizing their members. Plus, we'll discuss the six JD Power examining factors and how BlueKC ranked #1 across all 6!
Ryan Roth, the Sales Director at BlueKC joins us as we dive into how they achieved this honor.
The J.D. Power U.S. Commercial Member Health Plan Study™, now in its 17th year, measures satisfaction among members of 147 health plans in 22 regions throughout the United States by examining six factors. You can read more about the BlueKC JD Power award here: https://bit.ly/3Dq3sNK
This episode is relevant to the Kansas City Midwest Region of the country, but we feel it has information that's useful to listeners across the US.
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Contact Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City: https://www.bluekc.com/ or call 816 395 3858
Joining me for this episode is Dr. Stephanie Ikeme, the regional medical director for CenterWell Senior Primary Care. And here's why this is different. CenterWell is a unique practice and very unique in the way they deliver health care. And their results are significantly different. 15 minutes is the average the average time spent with the your primary care doctor and in reality, seven and a half minutes is what you get. Contrast that with the Dr. spending 45 minutes to an hour with the patient when they come in to sit down.
Dr Ikeme: “Because we want to treat the whole person. Health is not only just the disease and the medication. There's lots of factors we need to know, how they're living, who's taking care of them, what resources do they have? Are there barriers to how they can take care of their health? That takes time. That takes getting to know the patient. And you can't do that in seven and a half minutes. Our job is to get to know the patient in every aspect of their lives, to make sure that we give them the most success, to have better outcomes for their health.”
This is radically different than the fee for service model with the average physician or primary care model of a hospital or a large primary care practice with a patient load of 1000 patients or more typically.
Join me for this fascinating episode (Ep 1922).
Contact Cary Hall: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
Learn more about CenterWell Senior Primary Care 913 914 8202 https://www.centerwellprimarycare.com
Stephanie A Ikeme, DO https://www.centerwellprimarycare.com/en/doctors/stephanie-ikeme-do-staff-physician.html
CenterWell Market President Andrew Hare https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-hare-0a5310b/
Join me with our Medicare experts Carolee, Maria and Joyce for uncomplicated facts on how to navigate Medicare enrollment and get the best care, lowest cost options. The information you need to make choices and what you should know about the Medicare Alphabet Soup: Medicare Part A, B, C, D, E, F and G? Don’t be confused by all the flood of advertising – watch THIS episode first! We’ll also have the latest on dual special needs and Medicare, Medicaid and ACA options for those losing their coverage due to recent changes.
Our Experts are certified each year and receive at least 40 hours of training to achieve AHIP Medicare Certification. Carolee Steele is a Director of Medicare and Consumer Services at RPS Benefits By Design; Maria Ahlers, PHR has over 19 years of experience in Business and Human Resources and benefits administration and Joyce Thompson is a Certified Medicare Specialist and experienced Health Insurance Broker with a demonstrated history of working with the Insurance industry helping individuals and Groups. You can contact them at RPS Benefits by Design for Individual or Medicare needs at 913-385-2224
Your host Cary Hall’s goal is to enable you to become the expert for your own healthcare management, saving you time, money, and effort and you can message him at https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
A new vaccine for RSV, a brand-new drug approval process for people with rare diseases, the “A Medical Revolution is Underway” article you’ll want to hear about and lastly how drug providers are pulling out of Europe because they're not able to make enough money to cover the cost of their prescriptions. These are the fascinating topics we're going to talk about in this episode. I’m Cary Hall, America’s Healthcare Advocate. • There's a new vaccine for RSV (for all of us seasoned citizens out there). • We're going to talk about drug approval and a brand new drug approval process for people with rare diseases. • Plus, America's chronic illness situation and how more than half of the country suffers from chronic illnesses. • And then the point that I think you're going to find most interesting, Michael Milligan wrote a fascinating piece in The Wall Street Journal called A Medical Revolution is Underway and I can't wait to share it with you. • And then finally, we're going to talk about what's going on in Europe with prescription drug medications and how drug providers are pulling out of Europe because they're not able to make enough money to cover the cost of their prescriptions. Learn more at: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com https://www.facebook.com/AHARadioShow Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-hall-60241a26 and https://www.instagram.com/aharadioshow/ Ideas for a show, questions you have or help you need? Contact me here: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
Check out this fascinating episode, with Dan Stalp of Sandler Sales Training as we discuss your sales force and how to keep it healthy.Check this offer, visit: https://stalp.sandler.com/crash-classDan has an amazing #sales #training program and brings to the show one of his clients, Brett Eckinger, to visit with Cary is this episode. Brett is the Director of Wine, Beer & Spirits for Sethmar Transportation and can speak from experience about Dan’s training and how the Sandler Institute has shaped his sales skills.Dan has 29 years of experience leading, training and #coaching high performance sales professionals and sales leaders and teaches us how to establish a #salesforce , along with who to count on, how to empower and strengthen them, and who will and likely won't succeed,To reach Dan:Daniel Stalp #Consulting, Inc. Kansas City & Overland Park, KSDanstalp.com 913-451-1760dstalp@sandler.com To reach Cary, visit https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us
Good News (not really) only 6% have coverage! (…and, no, it’s not covered by Medicare)Listen to our two experts discuss affordable, long-term care and how you can keep yourself out of a Medicaid Nursing Home.Mark Holder, CFP® Imlay & Holder Wealth Certified Financial Planner. certification, and has his series 6, 65, 63 and 7 security licenses as well as advanced designations CLU® and ChFC® from the American College of Financial Services. Mark has been providing quality expertise for more than 22 years, focusing on the areas of strategic planning and wealth accumulation.Jeff Imlay, CLU®, ChFC®, CLTC® , Imlay & Holder Wealth, Wealth Management Advisor and Long Term Care. Jeff has over 32 years of experience and is expert in the specialty of Individual Disability and Long-Term Care. Jeff’s professional designations include: CLU® - Chartered Life Underwriter, ChFC® - Chartered Financial Consultant and CLTC® - Certification for Long-Term Care. Jeff lso holds Series 6, 7, 63, and 66 securities licenses and is a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA).Contact Mark or Jeff: 913-676-8038https://imlayholderwealth.comf you have questions about this episode, contact Mark or Jeff: 913-676-8038 https://imlayholderwealth.comHave an issue or question for Cary? Visit https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-usAmerica's Healthcare Advocate: Cary Hall: americashealthcareadvocate.com
Our Spring Cornucopia (multi-topic) show features discussion on these topics: Topics today, -Vitamin D. So everybody was talking about vitamin D during COVID, and then it kind of got off the chart. Well, if you're a seasoned citizen, you know, one of us that's chronologically challenged, you probably need to be taking vitamin D in doses you probably may not understand. We're going to talk about that. --We're going to talk about how much alcohol you can have in a weekly basis. Yes. How many of those martinis are you allowed to have in a one week basis? We'll chat about that. -Then we’re going to talk about marriage. This is going to be fascinating. This is an in-depth study done by Harvard that equates marriage to health, you know, long term health and marriage. How are they connected? We're going to talk about that study from Harvard. -We're also going to talk about weed, marijuana and teen agers. What's happening to teenagers that are partaking in marijuana and weed. If you're a parent or grandparent, you want to listen to this because it's pretty serious. And last but not least, if we have time, we will talk about the ACA exchanges, what's going on with Obamacare.-A New Harvard Study: Marriage & Your HealthPost COVID: How is your Vitamin D Level?How much Alcohol should you have weekly?Teenagers & Weed: Is your teen partaking in marijuana?
We're going to be talking to small business owners and the problems you face. Paychex Strategic Business Consultant Brian Wright and Paychex District Leader Ryan Dingley share time saving solutions. Join me and my guest as we discuss how small businesses can navigate the maze of government regulation, reporting and tax issues they face every day. Whether you need help with payroll, taxes, HR or benefits, Paychex can do it all.You can pick & choose any service that your small business needs. Listen and learn how to work ON your business, not IN your business!For Payroll, HR, and Benefits that help small business owners hire, pay, manage, and retain employees with confidence. We also discuss EPLI Insurance and other time and stress saving solutions!KC Metro-Brian Wright: 913 206 4645https://www.paychex.comhttps://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com
DJ Schmitt is a US Military Veteran'. His journey from pain to healing led to this amazing "Neuro20 Pro Whole-Body Electrical Muscle Stimulation Suit". The Neuro20 is now FDA cleared for rehabilitation use, inpatient, outpatient, at home use. Hear DJ and co-founder Michael explain about how it uses BDNF (brain derived nootropic factor) and what all the uses are in rehab and prehab. In this episode we see pilot study results and how they show Neuro20 helps you intelligently optimize rehabilitation and performance.The results are in: a never-before-seen level of efficiency that will change the way Drs approach rehabilitation, injury reduction, recovery and athletic performance training.The suit works in combination with advanced software to activate muscle fibers using complex, predefined patterns.Visit our site: americashealthcareadvocate.com and neurologic.life for more information. #Cary Hall #aharadioshow #neuro20
Ep 1913 is our Spring 2023 Pilates Show with certified Pilates instructor Dana Goodale owner of Whole Body Pilates tells us all why it's time to get off the couch, put down the potato chips and head to the gyms! Let's get in shape for summer so we can enjoy our time with friends and family. Dana reminds us the body in motion stays in motion to help you achieve better posture; strong, long, and lean muscles and improve your health. The benefits of Pilates are numerous but include improved posture, better balance, increased strength, reduced injury risk, enhanced core, improved flexibility, boosted mood and greater stamina. The practice of pilates also offers a foundation for a strong mind body connection. https://www.facebook.com/AHARadioShowhttps://www.americashealthcareadvocat...https://www.wholebodypilateskc.com
Join me this week as my guest Douglas Holtz-Eakin, President of the American Action Forum, former Director of the Congressional Budget Office, and Chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisors explains the upcoming cuts to Medicare and who is making them for 2024. Listen and learn as we separate Fact from Fiction, Starting with Social Security and including Medicare.. For a long time, the payroll taxes going in exceeded the benefits going out, so there was extra accumulation in the fund. Now, the reverse is true and the trust fund is going down. And in ten years, the CBO estimates it will hit zero. At that point, the law says that you can only pay benefits out of the trust fund, so there won't be enough money in the trust fund each year to pay full benefits. Then the law says that seniors are entitled to medical care, so they have to be cared for. But you're not allowed to reimburse doctors and hospitals unless there's money in the trust fund. There would be a train wreck like you have not seen. Learn more: https://www.americanactionforum.org/View the video version on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/e5yfAxSy6gw
How do you find out where they should go? What’s the best fit? How do you evaluate?Today on the show Cary Hall and Senior Care Consultant Steve Kuker answer those questions and cover related topics like:Once you get into your eighties, you become frailer and it takes something very minor to make a major change in your lifestyle. It could be a fall, an illness that you just don't fully recover from and suddenly you need a lot more help than two months ago or maybe even last week.The change can come on very quickly when you have to say, okay, now that I'm not fully independent, I need some help.Can I remain independent in my home? And if so, what does that look like?Should I “age in place” and remodel the bathroom, get rid of the bathtub, and put in a walk-in tub or a zero-entry shower where someone can wheel me in on a shower chair?Another thing is what if you need personal care? Now we're looking at bringing in a home care company with non-medical, in-home assistance to help you on an hourly basis. And unfortunately, if you need help at least three days out of that seven for 3 hours for the laundry, clothing, food, and maybe help with bathing, shaving, whatever the case may be. You're looking at $300 a week, $1200 a month and that's minimal help and that may be just enough to help you stay home and avoid having to move somewhere more expensive, like $6000, $8000 to $9000 for assisted living per month, $9000 to about $15,000 a month to live in long term care, which is also known as a nursing home.If you need help, and this is only one scenario, Steve Kuker is a trusted specialist, a friend, and offers a service to can help you through this process when you need him. He also warns against using FREE Care Placement companies as they are often paid by facilities to direct people to them. Steve offers an honest, fair and unbiased service that covers Assisted Living, Long Term Care, Nursing Home Care. Home Care. Placement services, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, Caregivers, and FacilitiesContact:Steve Kuker, Senior Care Consulting, 913-945-2800 or visit seniorcareconsulting.comSteve, who is located in the Kansas City area helps people all over. He also had a special announcement:"I am now very excited and proud to announce that I am expanding the business nationwide and offering franchise opportunities and so I am so excited to speak with people who are interested in partnering with me, in operating their own business of senior care, consulting in their local market. I'm so excited and the vision of my company is to become the nation's top alternative to the free referrals services which may have a bias or are being paid for their referral, and it will be from day one."https://www.seniorcareconsulting.com/franchisingEp-1910
In this episode, we talk about health, but in a different way. Join me with guest Dan Stalp of Sandler Sales Training as we discuss your company and your sales force and how to make it healthier.Dan has an amazing #sales #training program that is for managers, owners, and salespeople. Dan will teach us how to establish a #salesforce , along with who to count on, how to empower and strengthen them, and who likely won't succeed, (but will be delighted with a salary)Our topics include:The Commission Model (because the best salespeople would never work for a salary)How important NO can be and how NO provides clarityProspecting Habit, every dayThe Success Triangle (B.A.T.) Sales behavior and key performanceDan’s company is the Sandler Institute and they build #leaders, and they train people in sales. I have been to their classes and we have someone in their classes right now.Dan has 29 years of experience leading, training, and #coaching high-performance sales professionals and sales leaders.Watch our in-studio video on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform.Reach out to Dan: Danstalp.com 913-451-1760 dstalp@sandler.comDaniel Stalp #Consulting , Inc. Kansas City & Overland Park, KSEp-1909
Joining me are two experts from St. Lukes Health to discuss the latest advice for everyone from youth and adult athletes to travelers and the rest of us on how to stay safe and stay healthy.We discuss COVID-19 subvariant XBB1.5 and how fast it is moving across the US, as well as other flu and infection risks and prevention. My guests from St. Lukes are Tracy L. Stevens, M.D., who is a board-certified cardiologist with Saint Luke’s Cardiovascular Consultants and is on staff at Saint Luke’s Mid-America Heart Institute in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Stevens is the Julia Irene Kauffman Endowed Chair for Women’s Cardiovascular Health, the Ben D. McCallister, MD, Community Ambassador, and a professor of medicine at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine and Sarah E Boyd, MD our Infectious Diseases expert who is Board certified in Infectious Diseases, Member of IDSA, SHEA, HIV medicine association and has practiced at Saint Luke's North Hospital since 2007.For the "America's Healthcare Advocate In-Studio Video" version, so you can see the interview and our guests, click the YouTube link https://youtu.be/kAckywQ-OHcAlso visit us at:https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/podcastsThis is episode 1907 "COVID is NOT Behind Us"For more about St Lukes Health facilities, their Doctors, and more, visit:https://www.saintlukeskc.org
I'll explain in clear and easy-to-understand language the programs, details... which you may find are complicated and convoluted on the government website, and key values offered. For example, Dental benefits up to $4,000 on a United Healthcare plan! That's remarkable because while the Medicare Advantage plans typically have maybe $1000 or $1500 dollars, they don't have $4,000 in dental benefits.C-SNP is a chronic condition program, D—SNP if you have a chronic condition, qualify for Medicaid so dual eligible. And then there's the institutional snip or I-SNP if you're in a nursing home or facility or incapacitated in some way. You may also qualify for dual eligible plan one of these plans. There are only a handful of carriers that do these. United Healthcare is probably the biggest in the marketplace that do, and they have multiple plans that they do this depending on the state that you're in. There are many questions and scenarios: like, I need to know if I qualify for a special needs program. It's my mother, my uncle, my grandmother, my father. Maybe it's my sister. If you don't have to be 65, if you're disabled, you may well qualify for one of these plans if you're on Medicaid.... that's also important to understand. That's called the dual eligible plan. That's the one where you've got Medicaid, and people are afraid almost to lose my Medicaid if I go to Medicare. No, there's a dual eligible plan that helps you get Medicare, keep your Medicaid, and enhance your benefits greatly. I urge you, if you if it's you or your caregiver or someone who needs this care, you know, someone that needs this care, maybe they're in your church or whatever the case may be, reach out to them and tell them to get this information.Details can be discussed ar RPSBenefitsByDesignInc.com or call 877-385.-2224. Ask for either Joyce or Carolee.
Some May Lose Medicaid: Join me as I discuss why this is happening and how you might be able to switch to an ACA (Affordable Care Act/Obamoa Care) policy with little or no copay!If you are a caregiver, mother, daughter, or anyone who takes care of someone with special needs and is currently on Medicare.As soon as April 2023, the Medicare recipient may receive a letter, call, or email informing them they will no longer qualify for Medicaid.But, there are some excellent options and you can find out now before there is a huge rush!
We discuss XBB1.5, a new COVID-19 variant with Janice King and Dale Winetroub, Co-Founders of Triology as we outline in detail the Issues we need to know connected to it, right now.It is highly contagious and far more transmittable than either of the other 2 versions and is on the rise across the U.S. This subvariant may be better at avoiding the immune system’s defenses, based on lab studies. due to the specific mutations, this one has acquired.
Join me with guest Barron Roberts, Key Account Consultant at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City discusses how folks losing their Medicaid coverage can move to ACA policy with a large subsidy to cover the premium.S19E01
There's a case going up before the Supreme Court where a man was fined $31 million for a mistake the IRS made and they refused to turn it around, and you certainly don't want to have to tangle with them if you don't have to.Our guest Sean Sanborn has experience in the hospital accounting world, and the PowerGen Industry and now focuses on small businesses, and small practices from a chiropractic office, doctors' office, or an auto body shop. These are the people we will help get their books done in this show.https://www.threeriverscpa.comssanborn@threeriverscpa.com208-641-9500ERP ERM, meaning enterprise resource planning software, enterprise resource management software, small business tax issues & IRS Audit solutions
In this episode we deal with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and issues of PTSD suffered by veterans who were wounded or injured in combat, first responders and others. Our guest Dr. Emily Kalambaheti is a Chiropractic Neurologist and Functional Medicine Hyperbaric Clinician. Currently, she is the Director of Rehabilitation of Florida Surgery Consultants Brain Lab where she examines and treats patients with brain injuries by utilizing cutting-edge therapies and technologies to create lasting changes in brain function. With a background in neurochemistry and clinical neuroscience, she continues to push for a bridging of mental health and neurological wellness.
Join Cary & Patrick Murray, who is the national Legislative Director at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) as we talk about what the VFW means to veterans & their families. -How to assist and advocate for veterans to receive VA benefits they are entitled to and oftentimes don’t even know about, or have great difficulty navigating VA Red Tape and bureaucracy -BG/ VA/VFW provides full burial for a combat vet -We learn how VA Service Officers become your personal advocate VFW.org/assistance EP1838
Our guest Dr. Brockenshire has a very different medical practice and believes wellness isn’t having the absence of disease, but merely being the absolute best you can be every day. Dr. Brockenshire defines wellness as being able to do what you want to do when you want to do it and how you want to do it.. He is a postgraduate instructor of applied kinesiology, neuropathy, herbal therapy, clinical nutrition, athletic injury management, pediatrics, and homeopathy. He is also a certified blood type practitioner.
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Dr Nick West is Chief Medical Officer & DVP, Global Medical Affairs at Abbott Labs and discusses how timely diagnosis and treatment of PAD is very important to prevent amputation and development of serious cardiovascular complications. Ep1836 PAD-info.com/us
The BLUE KC Open Enrollment Show highlights BCBS Medicare, Medicare Supplement, and Medicare Advantage policies during Open Enrollment season starting October 1st. Understand the benefits Blue KC offers its members, like Bonus Blue Buck Cash Visa Card that allows members to purchase healthcare products and services they choose. Also, hear about Spira Care Clinics throughout the KC Metro that offer complete primary care and behavioral care services. This episode features information specific to the Kansas City metro and counties in Kansas and Missouri, however, also provides valuable information to all Medicare-eligible individuals regarding the Medicare enrollment season Oct 1-Dec 7.
If you suffer from chronic back pain, this is a must listen: Dr. Anijar discusses the latest research that helps to pinpoint which patients will benefit from which procedures. Dr Anijar every patient deserves to live Pain Free and he discusses the variety and breadth of options now available to patients with back and spine issues. What can give to best result with the least amount of distraction of the patients underlying anatomy. New devices and new approaches for optimal results. Ep 1834
How HEARING LOSS affects our Lives with Kristy Campion, Au.D, MD. She is an Audiologist who tells us how different tests can determine where hearing loss is coming from and what type of hearing loss is happening. Dr Campion tells Cary how different going to an Audiologist at an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist can provide a more thorough exam and better solutions than going to some hearing aid stores. The longer you wait may make it harder to hear and understand what you hear later and that the longer you wait the harder it is to preserve the ability to hear each sound and understand it.
From homeless teen to CEO: Cary talks to Okturia "Wynde" Ross the Chief Executive Officer at Kore Lab Solutions to help us prepare for COVID and the Flu this Fall in the KC Metro plus what you should know about COVID testing and when to test as well as the latest Infusion Therapy for your immune system to help you fight harmful bacteria and viruses. Nurse Practitioner Christina Hinson joins us for this informative and empowering conversation. This was originally broadcast in the Kansas City metro and contains facilities local to Kansas City, however, we believe the information is relevant to our listeners across the US. Kore Lab Solutions: Korelabsolutions.com 913-499-6956 Www.WeRiseUp.Org
Host Cary Hall with expert guests Jim Lodge, VP Sales & Marketing, and Maria Ahllers, Dir Client Services at RPS Benefits by Design as they discuss the latest and best options for Employers who provide Group Health Insurance. With renewals coming up, now is the time to learn how to cut through the confusion, and get the best benefits for your employees without cost shifting to them. Ep 1831
Aging Into Medicare with my guest Moe Jackson of BCBS KC explaining Medicare parts A, B, C, D, E, F, G. Everything you need to know about turning 65 and signing up for medicare. Make sense of the alphabet soup that is Medicare. This information covers Medicare in Kansas City, but also has information for every American about Medicare 2022.
ProsperDTX helps improve the lives of cancer patients using proprietary, causal machine learning technology to provide a personal advocate 24/7 with targeted support to cancer patients so that they may live better lives. ProsperDTX is bridging the gaps in the continuity of cancer care through a unique digital health platform, engaging patients and providing personalized care recommendations. Cary is joined by ProsperDTX co-founders Joseph Swiader, CEO, and Robert Goldberg, PhD, CSO.
Dr. Dan Margolin. M.D., discusses Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy vs. synthetic hormone treatment, and the facts and fiction around testosterone, estrogen, thyroid hormone, and others for both men and women. After 20 years as a surgeon, Dr. Margolin started Physicians Aesthetic Specialists in order to provide Aesthetic treatments and the integrated healing of body and mind using products such as implantable Biote Pellets for hormone therapy and how as we get older, testosterone deficiency begins in both men and women. In fact, testosterone is the more predominant hormone even in women.
TRI-OLOGY Founder & CEO Janice King tells us how their research looked at what the human body needs for repair and protection and the most important thing in the mouth for protection is your saliva! The younger you are, the more it's loaded with healthy nutrients and moisture and what products can maintain this healthy mouth in adults and seniors. Dr. Jim Elias, DDS and Product Specialist Marcus Nelson join this conversation.
DJ Schmitt and Michael Finkelstein from Neuro20 discuss their full-body EMS application that sends electrical signals to the motor neurons of muscles to help the body heal. Neuro20 is a non-opioid approach to pain management, musculoskeletal injury or disease, degeneration from ruptured and herniated discs, torn ligaments, tendons, and joints. Neuro20 has specific utility in physical rehabilitation, athletic medicine and performance, physical fitness, body-toning, and more.
E-Surgeries specializes in planned benefits for counties, cities, unions, and companies that contract with board-certified ambulatory surgery centers. Different than reference-based pricing, E-Surgeries is a national network of ambulatory surgery centers that are Medicare-certified and meet and exceed hospital standards. With significantly lower re-infection rates, these walk-in and walk-out surgery centers enable healthcare decision-makers to reduce costs while choosing from the best surgeons and the safest environment.
Dr. Dan Margolin. M.D., discusses Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy vs. synthetic hormone treatment, chronic migraine headache breakthroughs, the facts and fiction around testosterone, estrogen, thyroid hormone, and others for both men and women. After 20 years as a surgeon, Dr. Margolin started Physician Aesthetic Specialists in order to provide Aesthetic treatments and the integrated healing of body and mind using products such as implantable Biote Pellet for hormone therapy, BOTOX® as FDA-approved treatment for migraine headaches, and more. As we get older, testosterone deficiency begins in both men and women. In fact, testosterone is the more predominant hormone even in women.
The Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute's Dr. Charles E. Rhoades MD and Jane Leggio, Chief Nursing Officer, join Cary to discuss their physician-owned and governed specialty hospital renowned for its excellence in orthopedic and musculoskeletal surgery and nursing care. With a 2 - 1 patient-to-nurse ratio, and an all board-certified staff, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute offers an "all under one roof" patient experience with ortho urgent care, MRI imaging, 10 Performance Rehab centers, 8 operating rooms, and 17 inpatient beds.
How reliable are senior care facilities? Senior Care Consultant, Steve Kueker, joins Cary to discuss the challenges Seniors face when determining the need for care, its financial feasibility, and trustworthiness. If the decision comes to move from home to a senior care community, some level of consultative help may very well be the smartest first step in understanding and choosing the appropriate level of care, the type of care, payment methods, location parameters, as well as specific personal preferences and needs. Learn about the 5 Key Components of Steve Keker's Geriatric Care Assessment, Care Profile, marketplace research methods, and his 97-point inspection and performance assessment for clients deciding on the right senior care community.
Dr. Emily Kalambaheti from Plasticity Centers joins Cary to discuss Traumatic Brain Injury and Plasticity's intense levels of rehabilitation for those still suffering symptoms long after the injury and initial healing and treatment. The gap between acute injury in the hospital setting and the ongoing need to heal once the patient goes home is precisely what Plasticity Centers focuses on through diagnostic testing, analysis of the autonomic nervous system, and interventions that bring incredible results.
Whether you're retiring, turning 65, or have a spouse turning 65, you've got questions about Medicare! This Nuts and Bolts, Soup-to-Nuts edition of AHA takes you through Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D! Is it possible to enroll in Medicare at 62? Hear the eligibility requirements! Listen and learn!
Improved gut health with Kombucha changes lives, but not just any product will have the same results. Tea Biotics, made by the SCOBY Master, Lisa Bledsoe, and her team, brings a new level of gut health with this 2000 year old recipe that is not only delicious but changed Lisa's own healthcare story significantly! Lisa joins Cary to teach listeners how your microbiome will benefit with Tea Biotics!
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Dr. Kathy Gaumer, MD, of Regain Functional Medicine, joins Cary to discuss a bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for both men and women that revitalizes and rejuvenates the health of patients. By balancing the body’s hormones and quite literally making patients feel young again, Dr. Gaumer's safe and effective hormone replacement therapy treats a variety of ailments such as fatigue, weight gain, low libido, insomnia, depression, joint pain, mood swings, and loss of passion in life.
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Hapbee CEO, Yona Shtern, joins Cary to discuss feeling better and sleeping better with an unusual and unique wearable wellness technology that emits an MP3 signal and raises the stakes in biotechnology wellness. It works and for those struggling to get good sleep, this show’s for you!
Dr. Mark Farrenburg, Dr. Andrew Godbey, and Dr. Brandon Scott, from the nationally rated St. Francis Health System, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, join Cary to discuss complex Epilepsy care and other neurological conditions. Learn how the Neurology, Physiatry, and Interventional Pain teams at Saint Francis Healthcare System take on the nervous system with the latest in neuroscience!
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Orthopedic surgeons, Dr. August Ritter and Dr. Catherine Rapp join Cary to discuss orthopedic joint replacement surgeries at St. Francis Healthcare System, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. From complex adult and children joint replacement to hip and knee replacement, the conversation covers the when, why, and how joint replacement surgery may be the solution for the use of limbs, range of motion, discomfort, stiffness, and more.
Vince Sanders founded CBD American Shaman in March of 2015 in Kansas City, Missouri, as an alternative resource to help with the discomfort many cancer patients experience. Since then, Sanders has built CBD American Shaman into a team of doctors, chemists, lawyers, and advocates. Sanders pioneered the use of nanotechnology in the hemp industry to enhance the plant’s health-supporting effects and to increase the bioavailability of CBD.
This show covers the many uses of CBD for people with chronic conditions. Additionally, Cary and Vince discuss how CBD can be used for issues like sleep deprivation, chronic fatigue, irritable bowel, and other chronic conditions.
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The RPSBBDi team assists Employers, Organizations, Employees, Seniors to develop innovative approaches to providing insurance, risk management, and financial services, by listening first!
This edition of America's Healthcare Advocate features Jim Lodge, Vice-President of Marketing and Business Development and Maria Ahlers, Director of Client Services. Cary discusses the unique customer service model RPS/BBDI uses for their clients using the Platinum Rule of customer care!
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Kyle Kiser, CEO at RxRevu, joins Cary as the industry leader in real-time prescription benefit services and seamless cost-effective prescribing experiences for patients and providers. The show discusses how patients and medical providers are dealing with the rising cost of prescription drugs using their unique benefits program to access the best solutions for their pharmaceutical needs.
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Doris Molina-Henry, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Research Neurology at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine. She is also part of the scientific leadership of the recruitment section of the USC Alzheimer's Therapeutic Research Institute and is deeply involved in the recruitment activities of the AHEAD Study. Dr. Molina-Henry completed her Ph.D. in the Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy at Wake Forest University, Health Sciences. Her doctoral studies focused on the effect of trophic factors on age-related changes in the brain. Specifically, she published studies on the effect of growth hormone on age-related changes in synaptic transmission.
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Kelly Webb, Director of Planned Benefits with Exclusive Behavior Health, joins Cary to discuss its role in providing services to those with behavioral health needs in the residential treatment environment. In addition to ambulatory surgery centers, Exclusive Behavior Health provides mental health care treatment for depression, alcoholism, PTSD, eating disorders, co-dependency, and more.
Learn more about patient advocacy and support around the benefits of medical cannabis!
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Kansas City Royals announcer, Ryan Lefebvre, and Blue Cross & Blue Shield Behavioral Specialist, Kristin Gernon, join Cary to discuss Ryan's book, The Shame of Me, and mental health issues around anxiety and depression.
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Founder of The Parkinson's Exercise and Wellness Center, Sarissa Curry, joins Cary to discuss the significant impact exercise has on improved quality of life for those with Parkinson's Disease. Learn how this program is improving balance, tremors, sleep, and more.
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Founder of College Coaching Network provides the details necessary for chossing the right college or university, taking on the SAT and/or ACT, scholarships, and more.
Dr. Simon Maltias is a highly credentialed cardiac surgeon and author of Healthcare Anonymous. He joins Cary to help healthcare professionals through the demands, challenges, and struggles of working in the Covid environment.
Pushing past the "Too Fat Holiday" and starting a new year with new goals for workouts and strength training, Cary and Dana are ready to inspire you to a new level of fitness!
RPSBBI's Joyce Thompson and Nate Tate join Cary to dig into the ways to save and to teach listeners what level of service to expect from a health insurance broker!
Dr. Andrew Schlachter & Dr. Erin Khouri join Cary Hall to share information about End of Life circumstances and decisions in the context of the ICU, Critical Care, and Palliative Care environments. Dr. Schlachter is a Pulmonary & Critical Care Specialist, while Dr. Khouri is a Specialist in Supportive & Palliative Medicine.
Cary's famed cornucopia show is a multi-topic show that covers the possible effect of price control on prescription drugs being considered by the Biden administration, as well as the positive effect of turmeric and how it can eliminate the need for medication for teens with asthma conditions, and the difference between coercion and persuasion when it comes to Covid decisions.
Veterans Of Foreign Wars, (VFW) Post Commander, Tony Jacobs and District Five Adjunct, Pam Walsten, join Cary to discuss little-known benefits that are available to veterans through the VA, with the VFW acting as an advocate in helping veterans with healthcare, disability claims, long term care and more. Cary also raises the issues of homelessness and other serious struggles some veterans face, and how the VFW reaches out to assist them in their time of need.
LifeFlight Eagle's Doctor Paul Kramer, Medical Director of Ellett Memorial, together with past Chief Flight Nurse, Ruby Mehrer, and Director of Community Relations, Matt Daugherty, discuss the importance of LifeFlight Eagle's mission in the rural communities they serve, the educational services they provide to First Responders, and their life-saving transports to Level 1 Trauma Centers in the Kansas City Metro.
TRI-OLOGY’s combination of whole plants, essential oils, and carbamide peroxide cleans and nourishes the entire mouth at the cellular level.
Join Cary this weekend as Dr. Jim Elias and his patient case study, a cancer survivor who suffered from tooth loss, mouth sores, and other difficulties as a result of chemotherapy. After using Tri-ology for two weeks, Dr. Elias's patient saw oral health problems greatly reduce and some completely healed - in two weeks. This stunning testimonial confirms the effectiveness of the all-natural, 100% organic Tri-ology mouth rinse and gel.
Cary spends time with the athletic trainer who specializes in human movement and biomechanics. Founded by Brett McQueen, Lightning Performance Solutions provides musculoskeletal injury risk assessment, movement correction, rehabilitation, and evaluation for athletes of all kinds. Cary and Brett discuss Brett's years of experience to empower each patient to overcome injury, defeat pain, and get back to action in the professional, collegiate, high school, tactical, and recreational environments.
RPS Benefits by Design Inc. manages the Affordable Health Care Act Enrollment. Cary talks with Joyce Thompson & Nate Tate about the process! To learn more contact RPS Benefits by Design Inc. Visit: rpsbenefitsbydesigninc.com
Doctor of Pharmacy, Phil Carson joins Cary Hall to discuss Dr. Carson's work in supporting natural health. Digestion problems? You won't be disappointed in this episode! To learn more, visit: www.philcarsonwellness.com
Join me with my guest, Heather Rollins, Dept. VP of Individual and Small Group Sales at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, as we discuss what ACA Obamacare Individual Health Insurance is and when to enroll.
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Join me with my guests, Heather Rollins, Dept. VP of Individual and Small Group Sales, and Tony Pointer, Director of Medicare Sales Strategy at BlueKC, as we discuss the new Medicare Advantage Plan they are offering and how to sign up!
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It's that time of year! Make sure you're ready to enroll for Medicare by October 15th! My friends at RPS Benefits by design Inc, Joyce Thompson, Nate Tate and Carolee Steele are all here to help find the best plan for you.
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Join me with my guest Paul Cline, Co-Founder and Owner of Blue DAG and Principal/Founder of ADA Insurance, as we discuss what these companies offer and how they improve quality of life and independent living for people with disabilities.
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Join me with my guest, Dr. Phil Carlson, Pharmacist and Wellness Coach, as we discuss holistic wellness and steps you can take to restore your energy, mental clarity, and restful sleep.
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Join me with my guest Robert Felgar, CEO of RAZ Mobility, as we discuss what RAZ Mobility technology has to offer for people with Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia or memory issues, as well as people who are blind or visually impaired.
To learn more visit: https://www.razmobility.com/
robertfelgar #ceo #razmobility #technology #cellphones #alzheimersdisease #dementia #memoryissues #blindness #visuallyimpaired #mobileassistivetechnology #disabilities #governmentagencies #aha #americashealthcareadvocate
Have you gained a few extra pounds during Covid? If so, Pilates and Yoga are excellent ways to lose weight and not put stress on your body. Dana Goodale, from Wholebody Pilates, will discuss the benefits of Pilates and Yoga and how to find a fitness program that works for you!
Learn more: https://www.wholebodypilateskc.com/
covid19 #pilates #yoga #loseweight #nostress #healthandwellness #strength #mobility #fitness #benefits #danagoodale #wholebodypilates #aha #americashealthcareadvocate
Join me with my guests from St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Dr. Tracy Stevens, Cardiologist, and Dr. Andrew Schlachter, Pulmonologist, as we discuss facts and valuable information about COVID-19 and the Delta Variant.
Listen and learn!
Join me with my guests, Dr. Jim Elias, Dentist at Dental Arts and Dale Winetroub and Janice King, Co-Founders of Triology, as we discuss new information about the Covid-19 Delta variant and how to protect yourself using Triology's all-natural products.
Learn more about Triology: triologycare.com/
Purchase Triology here: triologycare.com/products/covid-killers/
triology #janiceking #dalewinetroub #drjimelias #dentalarts #deltavariant #heal #protect #covid19 #aha #americashealthcareadvocate
Join me with my guests, Dan Meylan and Mary Piecuch from Payer Compass, as we discuss why hospitals often bill uninsured patients at the highest possible cost, hospital transparency, hospital pricing structure, and surprise billing.
To learn more, visit: payercompass.com
Join me with my guests, Dr. Raelene Knolla, Senior Medical Director at BlueKc, Chief Greg Taylor, Batallion Chief at KCMO Fire Dept., and Ryan Lefebvre, Announcer for the Kansas City Royals, as we discuss behavioral health, anxiety, depression and substance abuse and how cope/combat those obstacles.
You can learn more about Shut Out the Stigma here: https://www.shutoutthestigma.com/
If you and your partner are struggling with intimacy, Restorative Health could be your answer! Listen and learn with my guests, Dr. Dan Hale and Dr. Jim Staheli, as we discuss what Restorative Health is, what treatments are available and how it's helped so many people!
intimacyissues #restorativehealth #drdanhale #drjimstaheli #hormonetreatments #expertphysicians #naturaltratments #changinglives #aha #americashealthcareadvocate
Join me with my guest, Nate Tate from RPS Benefits by Design, Inc, as we discuss why ACA Obamacare was upheld by the Supreme Court and the new Open Enrollment deadline.
natetate #rpsbenefitsbydesigninc #acaobamacare #upheld #supremecourt #openenrollmentdeadline #aha #americashealthcareadvocate
Join me with my guest, Shawn Bloom, CEO of the National Pace Association, as we discuss what the organization does and how they help seniors thrive!
Learn more: https://www.npaonline.org/
nationalpaceassociation #shawnbloom #helpingseniors #seniorcare #avoidnursinghomes #avoidcarefacilities #aha #americashealthcareadvocate
Join Me while I talk with Lori from Stress OS about stress and ways that can help you manage it.
Join me with my guest, Beverly Gossage, as we jump into her Short term Health Care Bill. Stay tuned to hear about Biogen medicine to help with Alzheimer's Disease.
Join me with my guest, Samantha Freeman, as we dive into her her experience with Life Flight Eagle after her terrible car accident. Matt Doherty and Sean Lowry from Life Flight Eagle are in-studio to help paint the picture of how they were involved that day.
Listen and learn! To get involved with Life Flight Eagle, visit: https://www.lifeflighteagle.org/
samanthafreeman #lifeflighteagle #caraccident #mattdoherty #seanlowry #criticalcare #helicoptertransportservices #firstaid
Join me with my guest, Amy Allison, VP of Education and Advocacy for Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City, as we discuss what they do and how they educate the public about Down Syndrome.
Visit their website: https://kcdsi.org/
In this Cornucopia show, I will be covering many topics including, exercise therapy, herd immunity, tips for travelling smart in 2021, Xavier Becerra from Health and Human Services, Life Insurance Tax changes and so much more!
Listen and learn!
cornucopiashow #exercisetherapy #herdimmunity #traveltips #xavierbecerra #hhs #lifeinsurance #taxchanges #listenandlearn #aha #americashealthcareadvocate
Tune in to learn even more about the COVID-19 Vaccine with Dr. Tracy Stevens, Cardiologist at St. Luke's Health, and Dr. Mary Anne Jackson, Dean and Professor at UMKC School of Medicine.
covid19 #vaccine #drtracystevens #drmaryannejackson #stlukes #umkc #aha #americashealthcareadvocate
Listen and learn with Carmen Bradshaw, Department Vice President, Community Health, Quality & Accreditation at Blue KC, and Dr. Patricia Neubauer, Chief Clinical Officer at KC Care Health Center, why you should get the COVID-19 Vaccine, and how it will benefit you and your community.
listenandlearn #covid19 #vaccine #carmenbradshaw #bluekc #drpetricianeubauer #kccarehealthcenter #benefityou #benefitcommunity
Join me with my guest, Nate Tate, Health Insurance Agent at RPS Benefits by Design, Inc, as we discuss new information about ACA Open Enrollment!
Listen and learn!
Join me with my guest, Jan Dubauskas, VP of healthinsurance.com, as we discuss the new open enrollment period, subsidies, Covid-19 Vaccines, and so much more!
Listen and learn!
Join me with my guests, Janice King and Dale Winetroub, Co-Founders of TRIOLOGYcare products, and Dr. Jim Elias, Dentist at Dental Arts, as we discuss Dr. Elias' implementation of Triology into his practice and how it has helped his patients.
Learn more about Triology: https://triologycare.com/
Purchase Triology here: https://triologycare.com/products/covid-killers/
triology #janiceking #dalewinetroub #drjimelias #dentalarts #implementation #heal #protect #covid19 #aha #americashealthcareadvocate
Join me as I discuss a multitude of topics regarding Healthcare and Health Insurance, along with how they will change with the new Biden Administration.
multitopic #healthcare #healthinsurance #change #bidenadministration #aha #americashealthcareadvocate
Sports Medicine Concepts Inc. provides sports emergency care training and emergency action. Mike Cendoma, Owner and CEO, will discuss in greater detail what they do and how their training has benefited a wide spectrum of sports teams.
Listen and learn how you can get involved in Sports Medicine Concepts Inc. today!
sportsmedicineconcepts #mikecendoma #sportsemergencycare #emergencyaction #benefitsspectrumofteams #aha #americashealthcareadvocate
Listen and learn how Dr. Mark Strehlow has implemented Triology into his practice at Rock Creek Wellness and how you can protect yourself and others with Triology products!
Join me with my guest, Lori Worthington, CEO and Founder of StressOS, as we discuss how StressOS can help you manage/reduce your stress in the workplace and at home.
Get started with StressOS today! https://stressos.com/
loriworthington #ceoandfounder #stressos #managestress #reducestress #workplace #home #mentalhealth #aha #americashelathcareadvocate
Join me with my guest, Dan Meylan, SVP Broker Relations at Payer Compass, as we discuss what Reference Based Pricing is and why it's important.
Listen and learn how Payer Compass can help you understand and implement a system that reduces cost and stabilizes your Health Insurance policy over a significant period of time.
danmeylan #payercompass #referencebasedpricing #reducecost #stabilizeyourhealthinsurancepolicy #aha #americashealthcareadvocate
Join me with my guest, Dr. Dan Sperling M.D., D.A.B.R., Medical Director and Chief of Interventional Uroradiology at the Sperling Prostate Center in Florida, as well as the Medical Director of its parent practice, the Sperling Medical Group. We will be discussing Dr. Sperling's technology that uses an MRI to diagnose prostate cancer in it's earliest stages without a biopsy, as well as using the newest technology to then go in and destroy those tumors.
Visit sperlingprostatecenter.com to learn more about Dr. Sperling and the Sperling Prostate Center.
drdansperling #md #dabr #medicaldirector #chiefofinterventionaluroradiology #sperlingprostatecenter #florida #sperlingmedicalgroup #newesttechnology #mri #diagnose #earlieststages #destroytumors #aha #americashealthcareadvocate
Join me with my guest, Nate Tate, a Health Insurance Consultant at RPS Benefits By Design, Inc., as we discuss President Biden's recent executive order re-opening ACA ObamaCare Health Insurance for individuals and families.
Don't miss this brand new open enrollment period that runs until May 15th!
natetate #healthinsuranceconsultant #rpsbbdi #presidentbiden #executiveorder #acaobamacarehealthinsurance #individual #families #openenrollment #mayfifteenthdeadline #aha #americashealthcareadvocate
Visit RPS Benefits By Design: https://rpsbenefitsbydesigninc.com/
Listen and learn how you can get enrolled for Health Insurance through BlueKC during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Join me with my guests Janice King and Dale Winetroub, Co-Founders of TRIOLOGYcare mouth spray, as we discuss what their product is, and how it will protect yourself and those around you from COVID-19. Triology is a 99.9% effective, all-natural way to kill COVID-19 on your hands, face and mouth!
Triology is available for purchase on Amazon and their website: triologycare.com
janiceking #dalewinetroub #ninetyninepointninepercenteffective #allnatural #killcovid19 #hands #face #mouth #aha #americashealthcareadvocate
Listen and learn as I discuss Covid-19 vaccines, new cancer medications that are extending lives/curing cancer, and what to expect from the new HHS Secretary regarding health insurance and new regulations.
covid19 #cancermedications #extendinglives #curingcancer #hhssecretary #healthinsurance #regulations
Join me with my guests, Susan Dindinger and Don Doherty from RPS Benefits by Design, Inc., as we discuss Health Insurance renewals and so much more!
Join me with my guest, Craig Renard, President of Med-R Medical Solutions, as we discuss how the Wavi Brain Scan has impacted his clinics. It is quick, precise and simple to use, which gives doctors the tools they need to better diagnose patients.
Listen and learn how you can get involved with Wavi Brain Scan technology!
Join me with my guest, Dr. Davis Brockenshire, as we discuss his many different competencies including information about Wavi Brain Scan technology!
Listen and learn!
Join me with my guests, Heather Rollins and Lori Rund from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City, as we discuss their new ACA health insurance plans and Spira Care! BlueKC is happy to be back in the ACA market and are eager to explain what is available!
Listen and learn!
Join me with my guests, Ron Rowe, SVP, Chief Operating Officer at BlueKC, and Ron Miller, Sr. FEP Sales Consultant & Labor Liaison at BlueKC, as we discuss what BlueKC plans are available for Federal Employees. Ninety nine percent of Federal Employees stay with Blue Cross and Blue Shield year to year because of their outstanding customer service!
To Learn more visit: fepblue.org
Join me with my guest, Matt Doherty from Life Flight Eagle, as we talk about the signs of a stroke, and what is happening to people who are ignoring the signs because they're too anxious to go to the doctor during COVID-19.
Listen to your body and seek help if you are feeling any stroke or heart attack symptoms!
Join me with my guests, Heather Rollins, VP of Individual and Small Group Sales at BlueKC, and Robin Burke, Director of Medicare Sales, as we discuss everything Medicare! We will talk about Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, open enrollment, and some positive changes that have been happening at BlueKC!
Listen and learn!
Join me with my guests, Nate Tate and Joyce Thompson from RPS Benefits by Design, as we discuss Medicare Advantage, Part B, Part D and the different carries that are available. We want to educate you about what it means to be an independent agent/broker, like Nate and Joyce, and explain what they can do to help you find the perfect Medicare plan.
Listen and learn!
Join me this week as my guests, Steve Jacobson and Scot Wilkins from Sankaty Light Benefits, talk about their new Exec Select benefits plan that lets employers and small business owners reimburse key employees for out of pocket medical costs, tax free, while deducting the cost from their taxes! This is a great opportunity for Sub Chapter S Corps and large employers looking for recruitment and retention tools.
Join me with my guest Lori Worthington, CEO & Founder of StressOS, discuss why StressOS is such a game changer in the work place. Their platform is completely private and customizable to the employee and their needs.
Listen and learn how you can get started with StressOS!
stressos #loriworthington #ceo&founder #gamechanger #workplace #private #customizable #emplyeeneeds #listenandlearn #aha #americashealthcareadvocate
Learn more about Medical Marijuana in Missouri with Nate Ruby, Dr. Kelly Logan and Eapen Thampy!
Join me this week with Dr. Greg Sweat, Chief Medical Officer of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City, and Dr. Marla McLaughlin, a Blue Cross Blue Shield Spira Care physician, as we discuss the difference Spira Care makes in relation to Primary Care and Behavioral Health. Spira Care offers simplicity, affordability and more personal visits, which makes going to the doctor easy and enjoyable!
Listen and learn how you can get signed up for Spira Care!
bcbskc #spiracare #drgregsweat #drmarlamclaughlin #primarycare #behavioralhealth #simplicity #affordability #personalvisits #easy #enjoyable
We will be covering many subjects today! These subjects will include the Democratic plan for health insurance, new cancer screens, and so much more!
Listen and learn!
Join me with my guest Jan Dubauskas, VP of healthinsurance.com, as we discuss how COVID-19 has affected the health insurance market. Healthinsurance.com offers ACA Obamacare Individual policies, Short-Term policies, Medicare, Hospital Indemnity plans, Specialty Insurance, and Pet Insurance!
Listen and learn how you can find an affordable insurance plan that fits your everyday needs with healthinsurance.com!
jandubauskas #VP #healthinsurance.com #covid19 #healthinsurancemarket #acaobamacareindividualpolicies #shorttermpolicies #medicare #hospitalindemnityplans #specialtyinsurance #petinsurance
Join me and my guest, Dr. Dan Sperling, from Sperling Medical Group, as we discuss prostate cancer. Dr. Sperling is a pioneer in Image Guided Focal Laser Ablation, which detects prostate cancer in its early stages, so it is easier to treat.
Prostate cancer is most common for men ages 50+, so listen and learn how you can get tested, when you should get tested, and the new technology and treatments behind prostate cancer.
DrDanSperling #SperlingMedicalGroup #ProstateCancer #ImageGuidedFocalAblation #EarlyDetection
This week, we will discuss strokes and how to recognize the symptoms with Matt Daugherty from Life Flight Eagle. We will also discuss the newest treatments for strokes and why immediate medical attention is so critical for survival and recovery.
Life Flight Eagle has flown hundreds of stroke patients, so listen and learn about this important topic!
Join me this week as my guest Lori Worthington, CEO and founder of StressOS, explains how to deal with stress during this pandemic, and how to deal with stress in our every day lives at work and at home. Listen and learn!
Join me with my guests, Richard Haldeman, Co-Founder of Haldeman & Hall, and Jordon Street, President of Core Insurance, as we discuss why the partnership of Haldeman & Hall was initiated, and how it can help many people during these trying times.
RichardHaldeman #CaryHall #CoFounder #Haldeman&Hall #JordonStreet #President #CoreInsurance #Partnership #TryingTimes #AmericasHealthcareAdvocate #AHA #2020
Join me with my guest, Dr. Greg Sweat, Chief Medical Officer from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City, as we discuss Spira Care and all of it's benefits! Primary Care, Behavioral Health, Radiology, Care guides, and an in-house Pharmacy are all available at each Spira Care location, giving patients an experience that's centered around them.
bluekc #spiracare #drgregsweat #primarycare #behavioralhealth #rediology #careguides #inhousepharmacy #centeredaroundpatient #careliveshere #americashealthcareadvocate #aha
Join me this as Jim Prather, COO of Wavi, discusses the multiple uses of the FDA approved Wavi Brain Scan, like concussion protocol or cognitive issues of dementia, Alzheimer’s and more.
Listen and learn!
This week's show will cover a host of topics from how to buy affordable health insurance, the latest COVID-19 vaccine update on clinical trials and much more!
Listen and learn!
MultiTopicShow #AffordableHealthInsurance #COVID19 #ClinicalTrials #ListenandLearn #AHA
Join me as Dana Goodale, from Wholebody Pilates, talks about how to lose the "Covid 15" pounds you gained while quarantining and how to get in shape for the summer!
Join me with my guest Jordon Street, President of Core Insurance Group in Fort Worth, Texas, as we discuss a multitude of subjects! Core Insurance is a Property and Casualty Insurance Agency, so we will be talking about how COVID-19 is affecting insurance, Cyber Insurance, Active Shooter Policies and much more.
Listen and learn!
Join me with my guest, Dr. Greg Sweat, Chief Medical Officer of Blue KC, as we discuss the social determinants of health. How can living in zip codes 2 miles from one another result in a 10-15 year life span difference? Listen and learn!
DrSweat #ChiefMedicalOfficer #BlueKC #SocialDeterminantsofHealth #ZipCodes #LifeSpan #ListenandLearn #AHA
Join me with my guests, Dr. Phillip Carson, Mary Green, and Jason Green as we discuss Jason’s journey back to health after a traumatic brain injury that was almost fatal. Dr. Carson will discuss the use of the BIPRI Nutraceuticals and therapy devices used by Jason to make a full recovery. This is a powerful testimonial that will give hope to people who have suffered severe brain injury and have plateaued in their recovery.
Join me with my guest, Dr. Silverstein from Silverstein Eye Centers, as we discuss macular degeneration. We will talk about warning signs/symptoms and what treatments are available if you are diagnosed. Also, most people think macular degeneration only affects the older population, but it actually affects ages 19-60+! Be aware and stay educated!
Join me with my guest, Dr. Michael Main, Medical Director for St. Luke’s Health System. Dr. Main will discuss our transition from shelter-in-place to the new gradual opening of states across the country. He will also describe what we need to do to remain safe, and what precautions we should be taking during this Pandemic.
Dr. Main will also give us insight into the different vaccines/antibodies being developed and trials such as St. Luke’s ongoing trial.
Join me this week as Joyce Thompson and Sue Dindinger discuss health insurance options during the COVID-19 pandemic. They will discuss your options if you lose your job, and what options you have for Medicare if you're ready to enroll!
Join me with my guest, Dr. Greg Sweat, Chief Medical Officer for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, as we discuss what the public should be doing to stay safe as stay at home orders are being lifted nationwide!
Join me this week as we continue our series on the Covid 19 Pandemic. We will discuss some of the amazing progress being made by 16 companies in the U.S. now actively pursuing a vaccine.
Join me and my guest Dr. Mark Larson, who is leading the St Luke’s Coronavirus task force, for a behind the scenes look at what our front line professionals and all of there support staff are doing to confront and overcome the Virus.
Join me this week as I discuss the Coronavirus Pandemic. The information you will hear may not be what you are seeing in the media. There are 16 companies working on vaccines for the Coronavirus. The Army is also working on a vaccine in Fort Dietrich, Maryland where they could have a vaccine ready in eight months!
Listen and learn what the facts are about this virus!
Coronavirus #Pandemic #16Compnies #Vaccines #Army #Deitrich #Maryland #EightMonths #CDC #HealthandWellness
Join me with my guest, Dr. Wayne Hunthausen, Veterinarian and Pet Therapist from Westwood Animal Hospital, as we discuss Parvovirus. With summer approaching, vaccinating is crucial to prevent this deadly disease from spreading to your new puppy or adult dog.
Listen and learn! 🐾
DrWayneHunthausen #Veterinarian #PetTherapist #WestwoodAnimalHospital #Parvovirus #Vaccinations #Disease #Puppy #AdultDog #ListenandLearn
Join me with my guest Dana Goodale from WholeBody Pilates as we talk about balancing strength and cardio in your workouts! Strength exercise is just as important as cardio when burning calories because the more muscle you have, the more calories you will burn!
Listen and learn how you can improve your workouts today!
DanaGoodale #WholeBodyPilates #Balance #strength #Cardio #Workouts #Exercise #Burn #Calories
Join me as Roxanne Shanks, Joey Araiza and Matt Doherty talk about why LifeFlight Eagle is different and more affordable than other medical transportation services. They are a Non-Profit that have been around since 1978 and have a passion for helping people in the community!
RoxanneShanks #JoeyAraiza #MattDoherty #LifeFlightEagle #Different #Affordable #MedicalTransportation #NonProfit #Passion #Helping #People #Community
There's good news on the Healthcare front, like new treatments for cancer! You might also be surprised to learn that the USA has the best access to cutting edge cancer treatments and the highest survival rates of any western country!
Listen and learn this week on America’s Healthcare Advocate!
Healthcare #GoodNews #CancerTreatments #USA #BestAccess #CuttingEdge #HighestSurvivalRates #ListenandLearn #AHA
Join me with my guests, Heather Rollins and Robin Burke from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, as we discuss Medicare and what you need to know to better understand the system and avoid penalties!
HeatherRollins #RobinBurke #BCBSKC #Medicare #Educate #Understand #Penalties
Join me this week with my guests, Susan Dindinger and Don Doherty - Northwestern Mutual, from RPS Benefits by Design, as they discuss innovative approaches to buying employer sponsored health insurance.
Learn how small and medium sized employers can buy health insurance like Costco, Whole Foods Market or The Home Depot!
RPSBBDi #SusanDindinger #RonDoherty #EmployerSponsoredHealthInsurance #SmallEmployers #MediumEmployers #Costco #WholeFoods #HomeDepot
This week’s show will focus on multiple topics!
We will first talk about new insulin solutions for Type I diabetics who are struggling with the cost of insulin.
We will then discuss a national health care option as described by an economist at Scripps College that models health insurance after the system used in Singapore and Indiana, that could reduce the overall health care spend by 75%.
Additionally, I will attempt to de-mystify the FDA four stage drug approval process and shed light on the cost as well as the fact that 95% of all new medications are developed in the United States.
MultiTopic #Insulin #Type1Diabetes #NationalHealthCare #ScrippsCollege #Singapore #India #FDA #FourStageDrugApproval #USMedicationDevelopment
Join me with my guest, certified Yoga and Pilates instructor at WholeBody Pilates, Dana Goodale, will talk about your physical health during the winter months!
Learn how to keep those holiday pounds from becoming permanent and why exercise during winter is so important.
Yoga #Pilates #Instructor #WholebodyPilates #DanaGoodale #PhysicalHealth #Winter #HolidayPounds #Exercise
If you want to improve your cognitive abilities and protect your brain health, join me as my guest, Dr. Lewis Clarke, explains it all.
Learn how important your brain health is to your overall physical and mental well being!
AHA #Improve #CognitiveAbilities #Protect #BrainHealth #DrLewisClarke #PhysicalWellBeing #MentalWellBeing
Join me this week as my guest, Dr. Wayne Hunthausen, educates us on how to care for your pets during the Holidays. Whether you live in the cold Midwest or sunny Arizona, there are things you all need to know about your pets during the holiday season and the winter months. Listen and learn! The doctor is in the house.
AHA #DrWayneHunthausen #Winter #Pets #Cold #Holidays #WinterPodcast
Join me this week as my guest, Dr. David Oakley, a four time Nobel contributor and the creator of WAVi Brian Scan, talks about multiple brain health topics.
He will talk mostly about concussions, Alzheimer's, Dementia and how you can reverse these diseases! Brain health determines our overall health. Learn how to keep your brain healthy!
DrDavidOakley #CEO #Wavi #BrainScan #BrainHealth #Concussions #Alzheimers #Dementia #ReverseDiseases
Join me this week as my guest, Jim Prather, WAVi Chief Development Officer & CFO, and I talk about how these brain scans change lives!
We will specifically talk about how WAVi came to be, how the technology works, and how it helps patients in need of answers.
JimPrather #WAVi #BrainScan #Technology #Answers #AHA
Join me this week as my guest, Ryan Klusman, from Blue Valley Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, and I talk about how WAVi Brain Scan helps him treat his patients!
We will specifically talk about how WAVi helps student athletes with concussions and other injuries as well as helping prevent Alzheimer's and Dementia in people who are 65+.
RyanKlusman #BlueValleyPhysicalTherapyandSportsMedicine #WAVi #BrainScan #StudentAthletes #Concussion #Injury #Alzheimers #Dementia #AHA
Join me this weekend as discuss a new Alzheimer's and Dementia drug from Biogen that may be the first of many new treatments for this devastating disease.
I will also lay out plans by Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders regarding Medicare For All's single payer system and much more! Listen and learn!
MultiTopicShow #GenericDrugs #Medicare4AllUpdates #Alzheimers #Dimentia #Biogen #CognitiveMemoryIssues #CognitiveMemorySolutions #ListenandLearn #AHA #MultiTopicShow
Learn more about the options Blue KC offers for employee health insurance and why benefits have improved this year!
Listen, learn and save money!
BCBSKC #RonRowe #RonnieMiller #BlueKC #EmployeeHealthInsurance #Benefits #SaveMoney
Join me as I explain all of your options for this year's open enrollment if you are a Medicare recipient. I will compare Medicare Advantage to Medicare Supplement/Medigap plans as well explain Part D Prescription drug benefits.
Listen and learn, to make an informed decision when signing up for a Medicare plan that works for your budget and your medical needs!
OpenEnrollment #Medicare #MedicareAdvantage #MedicareSupplement #Medigap #PartD #PrescriptionDrugBenefits
Join me as my guests Heather Rollins and Robin Burke discuss the new Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City 2020 Medicare Advantage program.
This new plan offers some of the best benefits to seniors in the marketplace. The best part is it has a zero dollar premium, many extra benefits (like over the counter items), medical transportation, dental, hearing aide benefits and much more!
Listen and learn how the new Blue KC Medicare Advantage plan may be what you are looking for!
HeatherRollins #RobinBurke #BCBSKC #MedicareAdvantagePlan2020 #BestBenefits #ZeroDollarPremium #MedicalTransportation #Dental #HearingAide
Join me as I discuss a wide range of topics from new gene testing for cancer, Medicare for all and how Sweden is really doing with its international healthcare program.
Listen and learn!
MultiTopicShow #CancerGeneTesting #Medicare4All #Sweden #InternationalHealthcareProgram
Join me this weekend as my guest Dr. Traci Stevens, Chief Cardiologist at St. Luke's Health System, talks about the growing crisis in heart attack and stroke among people 40 and older!
These numbers have been going up dramatically in the past five years with the rise of type two diabetes and obesity in our country. The Doctor is in the house this week on America’s Healthcare Advocate, listen and learn!
HeartHealth #DrTraciStevens #ChiefCardiologist #StLukesHealthSystem #Diabetes #Obesity #AHA
Join me this week as we broadcast from St. Louis, MO at the MasterMind conference featuring some of the best and brightest consultants and brokers in the country! We will explore the newest innovations and technologies in the Health Insurance marketplace!
Stay tuned! Listen and learn.
StLouis #Missouri #MasterMind #Consultants #Brokers #Innovation #Technology #HealthInsurance
Join me as my guest, Kacy Seitz, a certified financial planner, discusses how to plan for legacy care if you have a child with disabilities! Kacy is an expert in this field, as well as being mother to a child with disabilities.
Don’t miss this important show!
KacySeitz #financialwellness #LegacyCare #ChildrenWithDisabilites
Join me with my guests, Tom Trussell and Susan Dindinger from RPS Benefits By Design, Inc., as we discuss all the new group health insurance options open to employers!
Learn how you can improve your group health insurance and lower the cost!
RPSBBDi #GroupHealthInsurance #Improve #LowerCost
This weeks show will cover a host of topics including Medicare for all, the value of short term insurance and who it's a good choice for, the new HRA rules that allow more participation in the HRA accounts and MORE!
Listen and learn!
Join me this week with my guest, Doctor Wayne Hunthausen, a veterinarian and pet behavior expert who has been working with pet owners and veterinarians throughout North America to solve companion animal behavior problems since 1982 and serves on the Practitioner Board for Veterinary Medicine and the Behavior Advisory Board for Veterinary Forum.
We will be talking about what you need to do to get your pets ready to be outside this summer as he discusses the danger of the Parvo virus and other threats that surface this time of year as well as what you need to know when adopting or buying a pet from a breeder, training your pets, and brushing your pet's teeth!
This week we will be talking about the "famous" Medicare For All that was just discussed in the Democratic Debates. What will a single payer healthcare system will look like? Who will pay for it? How much will it cost? What will your access to care look like? We answer all of these questions and more as we explore this very important issue on America’s Healthcare Advocate!
Join me this week as my guest, Dana Goodale, a certified yoga and Pilates instructor, discusses the benefits of Pilates for those of us who are chronologically challenged! We will also discuss how Pilates can help folks recover from strokes and heart attacks as well as the benefits for folks who are undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
My wife Lauren and I have been instructed by Dana for the last eleven years, and has made a tremendous difference in the quality of our lives.
Listen and learn!
Join me this week as my guest Doctor David Abraham, an Orthopedic Surgeon from Apex Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, discuss knee replacement surgery and what you need to know BEFORE you have the surgery .
Doctor Abraham will also explain robotic knee replacement surgery. This is a new technique that allows for better outcomes, faster recovery, and reduces the chance of infection, while improving the success ratio of the knee replacement .
Join me with my guests, David Hickman, CEO of HIC Agency Inc. and Patrick Thornton, CEO of Anderson Thornton Consultants as we discuss single payer healthcare systems, and what it means for society.
Patrick Thornton has great insights about the subject from his professional experiences as CFO of HCA Hospitals.
Join me with my guest, Dr. Hunthausen, as we talk about getting your pet ready for summer!
If your pet is a brand new puppy, we will give tips on how to avoid Parvo disease and where it comes from. We will also talk about heart worms, fleas/ticks, and much more!
We hope to help you keep your pet happy and healthy this summer!
Join me for my third show on Medicare for All! What would a single payer healthcare system will look like? Who will pay for it? How much will it cost? What will your access to care look like?
I will answer all of theses questions and more as we explore this very important issue on America’s Healthcare Advocate.
Join me as my guest Kacy Seitz from Northwestern Mutual discusses how she helps families with children who have disabilities. Kacy is a certified Long-Term Care Specialist (CLTS)who specializes in children with disabilities like Down’s Syndrome. She helps families across the country plan for their future and financial security without putting government benefits at risk!
Join me as Matthew Hickman and David Hickman discuss their revolutionary diabetic solutions program that dramatically reduces the cost of diabetic supplies and medications like insulin, reducing employees costs significantly and delivering medications, test strips and other supplies directly to their doorstep.
This program also monitors the patient’s diabetes healthy status and assists them in maintaining a health lifestyle.
Join me as I speak with the nurses and team members from Lexington, Missouri who saved the life of a woman having a massive heart attack. She was transported to Centerpoint Hospital where she was treated by the emergency cath team and was successfully released four days later!
Join me for my second show in our series on concussions, Alzheimer’s, dementia and other brain related issues that P3 Baseline Technology addresses. Nick Petro and Andy Blough from P3 Baseline Medical Technology, Steve Sanborn and I will discuss this revolutionary groundbreaking medical technology which is currently being used by schools, sports clubs, doctors and medical providers.
Join me with my guests from RPS Benefits By Design, Tony Drummond and Don Daugherty as we explain the full range of services offered by our agency. We will explore options for employers from partially self-funded, level premium, captive plans and fully insured plans like BlueKC’s CHAMBER Choice. This program will be informative and insightful!
Are You at Risk for The Number One Killer of Men and Women In The United States? by Cary Hall
Are You at Risk for The Number One Killer of Men and Women In The United States? by Cary Hall
Cary Hall takes calls from the viewers - some great advice and some ideas and suggestions.
What are the challenges for dismantling Obamacare? How will that effect/affect me? What will become of Obamacare? What are the other healthcare options? Listen to find out...