In this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, Dr. Mark Hyman interviews Brigham Buhler, a former pharma insider, about the broken healthcare system in America. They discuss how regulatory agencies are influenced by corporate interests, leading to a focus on treating symptoms rather than addressing the root causes of chronic diseases. Buhler shares her experiences as a drug representative and med device rep, highlighting issues such as corporate capture, the opioid crisis, and the role of insurance companies and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in prioritizing profits over patient health. The conversation explores potential solutions, including promoting proactive, predictive, and personalized healthcare, increasing health savings account (HSA) amounts, and advocating for policy changes to realign incentives and prioritize health over disease. They emphasize the importance of individual empowerment, knowledge, and collective action to drive change and hold corporations and policymakers accountable.
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