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Talking Rehab with Dr. Fred Bagares

From the recent tragedy involving UnitedHealthcare’s CEO to the everyday struggles of navigating the games insurance companies play, this episode aims to shed light on the hidden dynamics shaping our medical system. As someone who transitioned to a direct-care model, I also discuss alternative approaches to taking control of your health and moving beyond insurance-based care.

Episode Highlights with Time Stamps:

• [00:00] What is rehabilitation, and why I started this podcast.
• [00:35] Reflecting on the UnitedHealthcare CEO tragedy and its implications.
• [01:55] Why insurance denial of care is not a new problem.
• [03:00] The wedge driven between physicians and patients by insurance companies.
• [05:30] Are insurance companies managing health or managing disease?
• [08:04] How the system motivates profit over care and what that means for you.
• [11:00] Why I shifted to a direct-care model and what patients can learn from it.
• [13:40] Practical steps to take control of your health today.

This episode is a call to action for patients and providers alike: let’s start questioning the status quo, exploring alternative care models, and taking ownership of our health.

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