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

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📌 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 competitive marketplace.

👥 Co-Hosts:

• Anthony DiGiorgio, DO, MHA – Neurosurgeon, UCSF; health policy researcher
• Anish Koka, MD – Cardiologist, Philadelphia; healthcare policy commentator
• Dan Choi, MD, FAAOS – Orthopedic spine surgeon, Long Island; healthcare advocate and social media voice
• Sanat Dixit, MD, FACS – Neurosurgeon, Huntsville, AL; Faculty, Vanderbilt University; healthcare entrepreneur

💬 Notable Quotes:

• "Fund patients, not processes."
• "Coverage is not care."
• "We need to walk and chew gum at the same time."

📚 What You’ll Learn:

• The implications of ACA subsidies on healthcare costs.
• How HSAs can be a game-changer for patient empowerment.
• The importance of competition in reducing healthcare costs.

⏱ The Episode (Timestamps):

• [00:00] Introduction and co-hosts' insights
• [10:15] Discussion on ACA subsidies and healthcare costs
• [25:30] The role of HSAs in patient empowerment
• [40:45] The need for competition in healthcare
• [55:00] Closing thoughts and future outlook

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• Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio on X

• Dr. Anish Koka on X

• Dr. Dan Choi on X

• Dr. Sanat Dixit on X