The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast Brigham Buhler On The Chronic Disease Epidemic & How Insurance & Big Pharma Are Failing America
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Mar 31, 2025 Brigham Buhler, the founder of Ways2Well, dives into the flaws of the American healthcare system, emphasizing how profit motives undermine patient care. He reveals shocking truths about the opioid crisis and warns of misleading antidepressant prescriptions. Buoyed by personal tragedies, he calls for a shift towards preventative care and transparency. The conversation also touches on the troubling relationships between pharma and food industries, advocating for personalized medicine and deeper patient engagement in health decisions.
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Medical Device Concerns
- Brigham Buhler witnessed concerning practices as a drug and medical device rep.
- For example, 90% of operating room products lack human safety studies, and a device used on a tiger was later used in human surgery.
Brigham's Turning Point
- Brigham's breaking point was losing his brother to opioids and his own near-diabetes experience.
- Comprehensive blood work revealed hormonal imbalances, leading to significant improvements in his health.
PBMs and Insurance
- Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), initially meant to lower drug costs, were acquired by insurance companies.
- This created a conflict of interest, leading to increased drug prices and insurance profits.