Welcome to another episode of The Beyond Policy Podcast with your host, Oran Smith. In this episode, we are joined by a special guest, Josh Archambault, as we dive deep into the topic of healthcare reform and explore solutions beyond policy.

During the episode, we discuss various aspects of the broken healthcare system, acknowledging that Medicaid is just one piece of the puzzle. We question whether healthcare systems are losing money due to inefficiency or ineffective care delivery. Drawing comparisons to other industries, we explore the need for a rethinking of delivery methods to address these inefficiencies.

Josh Archambault shares his insights on the growing interest in direct primary care. We delve into the benefits of direct primary care, where physicians sell memberships to their practice, providing unlimited access to care for a flat monthly rate. We also explore Christian healthcare sharing, which is not insurance but a practice where people with the same faith and beliefs share their healthcare bills with one another.

In our conversation with Josh Archambault, we delve into the importance of transparency in healthcare costs and the Patient's Right to Save initiative. We discuss the potential benefits of incentivizing patients to choose cash rate providers over insurance, leading to cost savings. We envision the use of a third-party app to help patients find and book appointments, transforming healthcare into a marketplace that benefits patients.

Along the way, we explore case studies and examples to illustrate the growing cost of hospital services and the impact of government involvement. We examine the effects of Medicaid expansion under Obamacare and the need for prioritizing access to healthcare over mere insurance coverage. We discuss alternative avenues to provide access to care, such as federally qualified health centers and supplemental payments.

Finally, we highlight the healthcare reforms implemented in Tennessee, Maine, and Arizona, allowing patients to shop for healthcare options and receive deductible credits. We emphasize the importance of the patient's right to save, which aligns incentives and supports motivated patients and independent providers offering cost-effective services with good outcomes.

Tune in to this thought-provoking episode of The Beyond Policy Podcast as we go beyond policy and explore innovative solutions for a better healthcare system.