Best Habig Podcasts (2025)

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Side Table with Christopher Habig: Turning Medicaid into a Trampoline, Not a Trap 50:49

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Send us a text Keywords healthcare, primary care, ER, cost reduction, pharmacy reform, 340B program, healthcare access, bureaucratic reform Summary The conversation focuses on the need to shift healthcare from emergency rooms to primary care, emphasizing cost reduction and improved access through reforms in pharmacy practices and bureaucratic proce…

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The Names of the Warrior (Psalm 98:7-9, Revelation 19:11-16) 35:34

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Rev. Brian HabigBy Downtown Presbyterian

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The Failure of the Electronic Medical Record in Medicine & the Impact of DEI in Medicine 1:03:10

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Send us a text Keywords electronic medical records, healthcare technology, EHR challenges, physician experience, digital health, healthcare regulations, EMR usability, healthcare innovation, patient care, medical technology, EHR, healthcare efficiency, physician ownership, diversity in medicine, medical education, healthcare bureaucracy, DEI, patie…

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Diving Deeper into The Canadian MAID Program and GOP Healthcare Solutions 1:05:01

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Send us a text Keywords healthcare, MAID, patient autonomy, economic implications, GOP healthcare proposals, health savings accounts, dynamic pricing, Instacart, ethical dilemmas, healthcare systems Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss pressing issues in healthcare, focusing on the Canadian MAID program, the implications of patient autonomy, …

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Why Marketing Is Make-or-Break for Direct Primary Care 33:27

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In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig sits down with Sierra Lavallee, head of marketing at Freedom Healthworks, to explain why smart, strategic marketing is one of the most important factors in building a successful direct primary care practice. They discuss how marketing helps connect the right patients with the right doc…

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The People in the Throne Room (Revelation 7:9-17) 38:21

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Rev Brian HabigBy Downtown Presbyterian

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The One Who Takes the Scroll (Revelation 5) 40:25

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By Rev. Brian Habig

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The Prior Authorization Crisis and 340B Drug Program Explained 36:17

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In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig talks with neurosurgeon and healthcare policy leader Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio about the growing crisis around prior authorizations. They discuss how complicated approval processes delay urgent care, burden physicians, and put patients at risk. Dr. DiGiorgio explains why smarter, low-frict…

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Medicaid Fraud, COVID Vaccine Deaths, Eli Lilly PBM Moves, Health Care Economics 1:08:00

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Send us a text Keywords healthcare, Medicaid fraud, DEI, vaccine safety, Eli Lilly, ACA, healthcare policy, trust in medicine, social determinants of health, healthcare reform Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss various pressing issues in healthcare, including Medicaid fraud, the impact of fraud on legitimate healthcare needs, and the ongoin…

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Side Table with Dr. Anahita Dua : Women's Health, Women in Medicine and the Challenges of Research Funding in Academia 58:34

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Send us a text Summary Dr. Anahita Dua is a vascular surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital who joins Dutch Rojas, Anish Koka, and Anthony Digiorgio to discuss her views on women's health and cardiovascular disease, the need for a broader understanding of women's health issues beyond reproductive health, and the problems female physicians face i…

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Office Surgeries, Insurance Games, and Giving Thanks 1:16:47

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Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Doctors' Lounge, the hosts discuss a range of topics centered around healthcare, including personal experiences with medical procedures, the importance of trust in healthcare providers, the economics of office-based surgeries, and the role of insurance companies in driving up costs. They reflect on the …

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Comfort While Waiting (Revelation 1:9-20) 38:45

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Scott HultstrandBy Downtown Presbyterian

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Free Market or Central Control? Physicians Debate the Real Future of Healthcare 1:05:51

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Send us a text 🎯 Why Listen: Dive into a heated discussion on the future of healthcare, where leading physicians debate the merits of free market principles versus centralized healthcare planning. Discover why the current system may be failing and what can be done to steer it in a better direction. 👥 Co-Hosts: Dutch Rojas – Founder, Bliksem Health …

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A Humble Community (1 Peter 5:1-11) 39:07

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Rev. Brian HabigBy Downtown Presbyterian

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How Health Sharing Works: A More Affordable Alternative to Traditional Insurance 40:47

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In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig talks with Tim Hirsch, COO of ShareWELL Partners, about health sharing as a practical and affordable alternative to traditional health insurance. Tim explains how health shares work, why they often cost much less than insurance premiums, and how combining a health share with a DPC or F…

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The Hidden Costs of Coverage: Why Subsidies Can’t Fix Healthcare 1:04:52

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Send us a text 📌 Episode Overview: In this episode, the co-hosts dive into the complexities of healthcare policy, discussing the impact of ACA subsidies, the role of insurance companies, and the potential for HSAs to empower patients. They explore the challenges of healthcare costs, the influence of government subsidies, and the need for a competit…

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Christian Suffering (1 Peter 4:12-19) 41:00

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Rev. Sam TaaffeBy Downtown Presbyterian

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The Healthcare Fallacy: How Big Systems Broke the Market 1:02:40

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Send us a text Show Link: https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/0003-4819-153-8-201010190-00274 Why Listen 👥 In this episode, the hosts delve into the complexities of the healthcare system, discussing the impact of large hospital systems as major employers, the broken window fallacy in healthcare, and the challenges of high premiums. They explore…

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Self-Denying Love (1 Peter 4:1-11) 38:39

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Rev. Sam TaaffeBy Downtown Presbyterian

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Behind the Bill: What’s Really Driving Healthcare Costs 57:48

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Send us a text Why Listen 👥 In this episode, the hosts delve into the complexities of healthcare costs, the impact of policy decisions, and the role of market forces in shaping the healthcare landscape. They discuss the consolidation of healthcare providers, the influence of insurance companies, and the challenges faced by independent practices. Th…

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How Direct Primary Care Is Making Healthcare Human Again 20:24

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In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig talks with Tony Cerna, family nurse practitioner and founder of Progressive Healthcare DPC in Tampa, Florida. After 27 years in traditional medicine, Tony left the insurance-driven system to create a clinic focused on time, trust, and personalized care. He shares how direct primary car…

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Side Table: The 340B Dilemma: Who Really Benefits? 29:56

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Send us a text 📌 Why Listen Explore the complexities of the 340B program, its impact on healthcare systems, and the implications for both hospitals and independent clinicians. Understand the need for transparency and potential reforms to align the program with its original goals. 👥 Co-Hosts Anthony DiGiorgio, DO, MHA – Neurosurgeon, UCSF; health po…

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The Savior for Sufferers (1 Peter 3:18-22) 37:07

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Rev. Brian HabigBy Downtown Presbyterian

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When Politics Masquerades as Healthcare: A Deep Dive into Schumer’s Claims 1:01:38

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Send us a text 🎯 Why Listen When Senator Chuck Schumer joined Dr. Mike’s podcast to discuss “The Truth About the Government Shutdown,” the talk quickly became a lesson in political spin. In this episode, the co-hosts of The Rojas Report dissect Schumer’s claims, challenge Dr. Mike’s deference, and unpack the policy mechanics behind Medicaid, ACA su…

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Do Good (1 Peter 3:8-17) 38:38

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Rev. Brian HabigBy Downtown Presbyterian

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Admit Defeat: How Hospitals Stripped Doctors of Control 56:25

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Send us a text 🎯 Why Listen This episode is a no-holds-barred takedown of how hospitals manipulate billing codes, exploit DRG loopholes, and increase patient risk—all while squeezing out independent physicians. Whether you’re a patient, policymaker, or healthcare insider, you’ll walk away questioning everything you thought you knew about how hospit…

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Surgery Without Walls: How Veritas is Rethinking Care 34:04

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In this episode of Healthcare Americana, Christopher Habig talks with David Foucachon and Dr. Matthew Abraham from Veritas Surgery in Idaho about how they deliver world-class surgical care without the limits of a traditional hospital. They explain how Veritas brings together independent surgeons, partners with existing surgical centers, and offers …

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Likewise, Wives and Husbands (1 Peter 2:11-12, 3:1-7) 34:10

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Rev. Jeff HeiserBy Downtown Presbyterian

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The Government Shutdown: When Healthcare Policy Becomes Hostage Negotiation 1:16:45

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Send us a text 🎯 Why Listen In this fiery and insightful episode, the doctors dissect the political and economic fault lines behind the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the looming government shutdown, and the multi-billion-dollar subsidies keeping America’s healthcare afloat. From insurance distortions and Medicaid loopholes to why the system rewards bu…

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Freed to Serve (1 Peter 2:11-25 38:11

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Rev. Sam TaaffeBy Downtown Presbyterian

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The ACA Bubble: How Insurance Giants Hijacked American Healthcare 1:03:19

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Send us a text 🎯 Why Listen This episode of The Doctor’s Lounge cuts straight into one of the most polarizing questions in U.S. healthcare: Did the Affordable Care Act (ACA) fix the system—or hand it to corporate interests? The doctors debate how government mandates, corporate lobbying, and political theater have created a bloated insurance economy…

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Send us a text 🎯 Why Listen Organ donation is one of the most emotional and misunderstood processes in modern medicine. In this minisode, the hosts tackle the ethics, procedures, and misconceptions around declaring death and procuring organs. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, patient advocate, or simply someone who has “organ donor” on your…