Paul Saladino MD podcast

256. How Big Pharma Turned Disease Into a Trillion-Dollar Industry w/ Brigham Bhuler

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Feb 21, 2025
Brigham Buhler, a healthcare corruption expert and founder of Ways to Well, reveals the dark side of the American healthcare system. He discusses how big pharma and insurance companies profit at the expense of patient care, leading to inflated drug prices and denied claims. Buhler criticizes the lack of focus on diet and wellness, urging a shift towards proactive health measures. He also highlights the conflict of interests in healthcare education and the urgent need for reform, encouraging listeners to take charge of their own health.
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ANECDOTE

A Doctor's Struggle

  • Paul Saladino's father, an internist, struggled with insurance billing, impacting his work-life balance. - This personal experience highlights the strain insurance companies place on healthcare providers.
INSIGHT

Insurance Dominance

  • Big Pharma and insurance are intertwined, but insurance companies hold more power.
  • They dictate healthcare practices by threatening non-reimbursement, wielding significant financial leverage.
INSIGHT

Food Deserts: A Choice

  • Food deserts exist due to consumer choice, not lack of access to healthy options.
  • Supermarkets stopped stocking vegetables because people preferred junk food, highlighting addictive qualities.
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