The Primary Care Renaissance

This week on the Evolution of Medicine podcast, we dive into one of the most exciting developments in healthcare – the Primary Care Renaissance.

Starting January 1st, new legislation makes it easier than ever for both patients and employers to participate in Direct Primary Care (DPC). This shift could finally deliver on many of the promises we've been talking about for years – cutting out the middleman, reducing costs, lowering friction, and restoring the sacred doctor-patient relationship.

We explore what this means for the future of medicine, and share insights from a powerful article written by a physician on the pride of ownership – and how reclaiming that sense of purpose and autonomy could be the spark that transforms primary care for good.

In our Worst Pharma Ad of the Week segment, we break down another unforgettable SkyRizi commercial – and what it reveals about the state of modern healthcare marketing.

Finally, we revisit a timeless conversation from our archives – a segment of James's 2017 interview with Prof. Raphael Mechoulam, the "Godfather of Medical Cannabis," whose pioneering work laid the foundation for today's cannabinoid revolution.

It's a jam-packed episode that connects the dots between economics, empowerment, and evolution in medicine. Tune in, share it with your DPC colleagues, and let's continue building the future together.