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The Reverse Mullet Healthcare PodcastDesigning a Value Ecosystem: Alex Sommers on Driving Real Health OutcomesHealthcare costs have doubled in the past decade, reaching a crushing $26,000 annually for families—with individual contributions now matching what the total premium used to be two decades ago. This financial reality is what gets Dr. Alex Sommers out of bed each morning.Live from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine Conference in Orlando, we sit down with Dr. Sommers, a board-certified emergency physician who's now leading a healthcare revolution through direct primary care. His Wisconsin-based practice bypasses traditional insurance models to work directly with employers, creating what he calls a "value-based ecosystem" that integrates primary care, me...2025-06-1615 minThe Reverse Mullet Healthcare PodcastHealth at Its Origins: Food, Lifestyle, and Planetary Well-Being with David and Catherine KatzDr. David Katz takes us on a journey through the evolution of lifestyle medicine and its critical role in addressing our dual crises of chronic disease and environmental degradation. With characteristic wit and wisdom, he explains how our healthcare system has become primarily "disease care," waiting for patients to "fall off the wall" rather than preventing falls in the first place.Drawing on decades of experience in preventive medicine, Dr. Katz reveals the stark reality that diet quality has become the number one predictor of all-cause mortality in the United States. More sobering still is his assertion...2025-06-1321 minThe Reverse Mullet Healthcare PodcastTransforming Healthcare Through Shared Medical Appointments: A Conversation with Dr. Kathleen FindlayWhat does it take to build a thriving lifestyle medicine practice in rural America? Dr. Kathleen Findlay takes us behind the scenes of her remarkable journey establishing a comprehensive lifestyle medicine program in her small Wisconsin hometown.After 20 years away, Dr. Findlay returned home with a vision to transform healthcare delivery in her community. Starting with a simple knock on the CEO's door, she secured permission to create an integrative medicine practice that eventually evolved into a full-fledged lifestyle medicine program at a critical access hospital with rural health clinics. Despite the significant regulatory hurdles—from space li...2025-06-1209 minThe Reverse Mullet Healthcare PodcastYour Blood Is Telling You How To Live Longer—Are You Listening?2025-06-1211 minThe Reverse Mullet Healthcare PodcastWhy Treating Root Causes Could Solve America's Healthcare Crisis with Caroline CollinsHealthcare's identity crisis sits at the heart of our inability to truly help patients get healthy. Dr. Caroline Collins, an internal medicine physician at Emory University, joins the Reverse Mullet Healthcare Podcast to reveal how she's championing lifestyle medicine inside one of America's leading academic medical centers.What happens when a physician decides to focus on the root causes of disease rather than just treating symptoms? Dr. Collins shares her personal journey, sparked by witnessing diabetes and cancer in her own family, that led her to become a voice for change at Emory. "I can't give you...2025-06-1110 minThe Reverse Mullet Healthcare PodcastThe Science of Cellular Rejuvenation Through Fasting-Mimicking Diets with Dr. Joseph AntounAre we approaching fasting all wrong? In this fascinating conversation with Dr. Joseph Antoun, MD-PhD and CEO of L-Nutra, we dive deep into the science of cellular rejuvenation through fasting-mimicking diets—a revolutionary approach backed by research from 18 universities including Harvard, Stanford, and Mayo Clinic.Dr. Antoun challenges conventional wisdom about intermittent fasting, explaining why skipping breakfast might actually work against longevity goals. Instead, he advocates for "front-loading" your fasting period—finishing dinner by 7pm and eating breakfast the next morning—to align with your body's natural hormonal rhythms and metabolic needs.The true magic happen...2025-06-1031 minThe Reverse Mullet Healthcare PodcastShawn Martin on Healthcare’s Inflection Point: Realigning Incentives to Prioritize HealthHealthcare has reached what Shawn Martin from the American Academy of Family Physicians calls an "inflection point" unlike any other. Joining us at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine Conference, Martin shares how our system's overwhelming focus on late-stage disease intervention has created a financial and clinical disconnect that's pushing us toward a breaking point.The conversation reveals a startling truth: our healthcare system wasn't built to help people become healthy. Instead, as Martin explains, interventions have historically been designed "to save a hospital money, to save the employer money, to save the insurer money" rather than...2025-06-0914 minThe Reverse Mullet Healthcare PodcastThe ROI of Healing: Dr. Padmaja Patel's Lifestyle Medicine Revolution"I would have retired from healthcare if I hadn't found lifestyle medicine." These powerful words from Dr. Patel capture the transformative potential not just for patients, but for burned-out healthcare professionals seeking meaning in their work. Speaking with us at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine Conference, Dr. Patel shares the remarkable journey that led her from traditional internal medicine to becoming a champion of lifestyle medicine approaches. Her patients' transformations were so dramatic that after just three months, some were unrecognizable - completely weaning off insulin, reversing diabetes, normalizing cholesterol levels, and losing significant weight. These w...2025-06-0621 minThe Reverse Mullet Healthcare PodcastAjay Joseph - Treating Root Cause When the Faucet Won't Stop2025-06-0509 minThe Reverse Mullet Healthcare PodcastThe magic bullet of value-based care: Dr. Eliza NgEver wondered how a physician-led organization achieves exceptional results in one of healthcare's most challenging environments? Join us for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Eliza Ng the Chief Medical Officer of CAIPA, a New York-based Independent Physician Association managing 500,000 lives with remarkable success.Dr. Ng shares her journey from delivering babies as an OBGYN to transforming healthcare delivery for 350,000 lives under value-based care arrangements. With 85% Medicaid enrollment, COIPA has achieved what many consider impossible: MLRs in the high 70s and shared savings of $80-100 million. The key? Access to care and relationship-building that creates patient "stickiness" where...2025-06-0414 minThe Reverse Mullet Healthcare PodcastA Radical Rethinking: Susan Benigas on Transforming Healthcare at Its RootsSusan Benigas, Executive Director of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), pulls back the curtain on how a radical rethinking of medicine is transforming healthcare at its roots. Having served in her role for over a decade, Susan represents half of ACLM's 20-year history—a journey that's seen membership explode from just 380 members to thousands of passionate practitioners worldwide.The conversation begins with a surprising revelation: Susan isn't a clinician at all, but a business and marketing professional whose personal awakening came in 2007. "I just don't believe that God designed us all to become chronically ill an...2025-06-0321 minThe Reverse Mullet Healthcare PodcastGebre Nida - Transforming How We Treat Type 2 Diabetes with Lifestyle MedicineMeet the medical unicorn who's reversing type 2 diabetes with lifestyle. Dr. Gebre Nida, an endocrinologist who grew up in Ethiopia where diabetes was rare, found himself overwhelmed treating the condition when he began practicing in the United States. Despite excellent training in diagnosis and medication management, he lacked tools to actually reverse the disease—until he discovered lifestyle medicine.What happened next is extraordinary. By creating simple educational packets and dedicating extra time to selected patients, Dr. Abraha documented remarkable outcomes: average A1C reductions of 3.4 points, LDL cholesterol drops of 61 points, and weight loss averaging 26 pounds—all...2025-06-0212 minThe Reverse Mullet Healthcare PodcastJust John – Bold innovation while building a sustainable system - John Couris, President and CEO of the Florida Health Sciences CenterEver wondered how leaders in healthcare balance innovation with the everyday challenges of running a major health system? John Couris, President and CEO of the Florida Health Sciences Center unveils his approach to expanding Tampa General's reach while launching a venture capital fund and developing a medical district. Join us on a journey through the intricacies of creating a supportive organizational culture where failure is not only accepted but encouraged as a stepping stone to growth. Inspired by personal tales and industry challenges, we discuss the importance of authenticity, kindness, transparency, and vulnerability as the cornerstones of a...2025-01-071h 03The Reverse Mullet Healthcare PodcastAndrew Toy – Educating & Empowering Instead of EnforcingWhat's the secret to making technology feel more human in healthcare? Join us for a fascinating conversation with Andrew Toy, CEO of Clover Health, as he shares the refreshing approach his organization has taken by offering AI insights to physicians to transform the Medicare Advantage experience for seniors. As a computer scientist turned healthcare innovator, Andrew offers a fresh perspective on empowering primary care physicians with advanced data access. We explore his unique approach to managed care, focusing on creating a collaborative environment where technology enhances clinical decisions without dictating them. Discover how Clover Health is reshaping the way...2024-12-1713 minThe Reverse Mullet Healthcare PodcastJim Jones - Improving Nutrition for EVERYONE (all 330 Million Americans)The role of food in health is fundamental and the government plays a pivotal role in ensuring that our food system delivers health to 330 million Americans. The food industry and healthcare industry operate in silos so it was refreshing to learn Jim Jones, Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods at the FDA would be speaking at HLTH. He joined us for an eye-opening conversation about the FDA's groundbreaking initiatives aimed at reshaping how we consume and perceive nutrition. From finalizing the criteria for labeling foods as "healthy" to the development of a consumer-friendly logo, Jim gives us a sneak peek...2024-12-1314 minThe Reverse Mullet Healthcare PodcastRevolutionizing Farming with Robotics and Regenerative Practices with Clint Brauer, Greenfield RoboticsThis is a must watch episode! See our Youtube channel @ https://www.youtube.com/@BP2Health-fo8ij/videosJoin us for an enlightening excursion into the heart of Kansas, where third-generation farmer Clint Brauer and his team at Greenfield Robotics are changing the face of agriculture. Discover how Clint transitioned from a third-generation farmer to a tech career in Los Angeles and back to his farming roots, driven by a personal mission to counteract the long-term health impacts of farming chemicals. Listen (or watch) as Ellen delights in our first on-location podcast, the best field-trip ever! Through...2024-11-271h 13The Reverse Mullet Healthcare PodcastSeeing Patients as Stories, Not Charts with Andrew MoloskyAndrew Molosky, the charismatic President and CEO of Chapters Health System and CareNu, joins us on the Reverse Mullet Healthcare Podcast for a spirited discussion. Andrew shares his journey from a chance encounter with Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe to championing patient-centered care. We unravel how viewing patients as unique stories, rather than mere numbers, can revolutionize healthcare delivery. With over two decades in the field, Andrew brings a wealth of insights into innovative risk-bearing programs and addresses the vital role of social determinants in shaping healthcare outcomes.As we reflect on the future of he...2024-11-1947 minThe Reverse Mullet Healthcare PodcastHow Hot is Too Hot? Hot healthcare reform hijinks with Eric Utzinger and Becky FoxThe BP2 Health team take on a “hot” new format by incorporating hot sauce tasting between topics. Eric Utzinger, Co-founder of Revuud and Becky Fox, a national expert in clinical informations, join the BP2 Health team for a lively exploration of healthcare's hottest topics—literally! From hilarious spoon-balancing antics to a fiery hot sauce tasting, we promise you’ll learn about the Scoville scale and much more. Our cheeky reverse mullet approach ensures your ears feast on both spicy fun and serious healthcare discussions, giving you a perfect blend of entertainment and enlightenment. A special shoutout to Eric and team as...2024-10-1059 minThe Reverse Mullet Healthcare PodcastLyrical Genius – Ode to Fixing a Broken Healthcare SystemJoin us at VIVE 2024 in Los Angeles, where Alex Fair reads his mic drop worthy poem about standing up for change in an industry that is broken. Paulo Machado, joins the conversation emphasizing the significance of consumer and provider-centric innovations, sharing his firsthand experiences in launching transformative ventures. Meanwhile, Alex, from MedStarter Ventures paints a vivid picture of the trials and triumphs faced by healthcare startups, emphasizing the crucial role of supportive investment. Through a blend of personal stories and creative expression, we explore the immense potential of finding the right kind of investor to enable the sustainable redesign...2024-10-0110 min
Regenerative by DesignThe Intersection of Healthcare, Food, and Economic Systems with Ellen BrownIn this insightful episode of the Regenerative by Design Podcast, host Joni Kimall Moore sits down with healthcare strategist Ellen Brown from BP2 Health to discuss the powerful connection between healthcare, food, and economic systems. Ellen shares her 30+ year journey in the healthcare industry, diving deep into how outcomes-based care and food as medicine can radically transform the way we think about health. Together, Joni and Ellen explore the broken aspects of both our food and healthcare systems and the critical need for alignment to create healthier, more sustainable communities.They discuss the concept of lifestyle...2024-09-1253 minThe Reverse Mullet Healthcare PodcastDisrupting the Ecosystem – Creating our own Care Circles w/ Tressa SpringmannAmidst the booming tech landscape, who really owns your health data? Our guest Tressa Springmann, the dynamic Senior Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer for LifeBridge Health posits what would happen if the healthcare ecosystem was reversed and we controlled our own health data. Join our quick dive into health information ownership and challenge the current infrastructure that holds patients back from controlling their own data. We break down the industry's resistance to patient-centric data models and discuss why a disruptive force might be the key to sparking change. Frustration with wearable technology is also on the...2024-08-1408 minThe Reverse Mullet Healthcare PodcastLet’s Just Blow It Up – Designing Care Delivery for Patients with Dr. Jamie Colbert, Chief Medical Officer of Memora HealthEver thought about what it takes to create a healthcare system that truly puts patients first? Join us on the Reverse Mullet Healthcare Podcast as we sit down with Dr. Jamie Colbert, Chief Medical Officer of Memora Health, to explore just that. With an impressive background at Harvard, Stanford, and contributions to Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Brookings Institution, Jamie's journey through value-based care and population health provides invaluable insights. Jamie reveals the complexities and potential solutions to making a patient-centered health delivery system a reality, while sharing a glimpse of his life outside of the office.2024-08-0147 minThe Reverse Mullet Healthcare PodcastOne plus one equals three with Brent McDonaldOn the Road Edition - Live at ViVE, Episode 8Why has value-based care taken so long to revolutionize healthcare? This is the pressing question we explore with Brent McDonald, Senior Vice President, Population Health at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Brent brings over a decade of experience to our podcast, sharing his journey and the unwavering commitment needed to drive real, impactful change in the healthcare sector. We delve into the incremental steps and significant tipping points that have marked the evolution of value-based care.In our discussion, Brent passionately emphasizes the importance of empowering providers...2024-07-2306 minThe Reverse Mullet Healthcare PodcastSilver Bullets, Not Solutions In Search of a Problem with Rich Mulry and John BeadleWhat would it take to revolutionize healthcare as we know it? Join us as we sit down with Rich Mulry, president and CEO of Northwell Holdings, and John Beadle, managing partner of Aegis Ventures to find out the work they are doing towards that mission. Through the Digital Consortium, they are tackling some of the most pressing challenges in the industry, such as clinician burnout and health equity. This episode makes it clear that Digital Health isn’t dead, there just may be more creative alternatives for funding and development to make solutions silver bullets, not solutions in search of...2024-07-1850 minThe Reverse Mullet Healthcare PodcastReimagining Barbershops as Health Hubs with Peter NjongweOn the Road Edition - Live at ViVE, Episode 7Ever wondered how barbershops could double as healthcare hubs? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Peter Jongwe, the visionary founder and CEO of Oben Health, who is transforming community spaces into centers of health and wellness. Peter details his innovative program that trains barbers as community health workers to screen for hypertension right where people feel most at ease. This episode offers a compelling look at how meeting people where they are can close healthcare gaps and improve outcomes for underserved populations.But that's not...2024-06-2608 minThe Reverse Mullet Healthcare PodcastHow would you spend $1B to fix healthcare? with Lee BowersOn the Road Edition - Live at ViVE, Episode 6Ever wonder how you would spend a $1B check to fix healthcare? We sat down for a speed session to hear Lee Bowers, President of Florida Blue Medicare of how he would use the $ to effect REAL change in healthcare. We delve into transformative ideas discussed at the VIVE conference, particularly focusing on the groundbreaking potential of a universal EMR system. Lee also shares insights on the ongoing efforts to implement such a system within the military, exploring how these changes could enhance patient care and s...2024-06-1408 min