Brigham Buhler, a former pharmaceutical representative and now a healthcare entrepreneur, dives deep into the flaws in America's healthcare system. He reveals how hidden financial incentives can compromise patient care and discusses the struggles patients face with insurance claims. Buhler emphasizes the importance of patient empowerment and proactive healthcare, advocating for reforms that prioritize wellness over profit. His insights are a clarion call for individuals to reclaim control over their health amidst a complex system.
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Chronic Disease Fuels Healthcare Profits
Chronic disease drives profit in healthcare, with incentives misaligned to keeping people well.
Insurance and pharma profit more when patients remain sick, limiting healthcare effectiveness.
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Personal Impact of Opioid Crisis
Brigham lost his brother to the opioid crisis and saw firsthand how the FDA failed by approving addictive drugs.
Insurance companies cut coverage for safety tests, worsening opioid addiction and deaths.
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PBMs Inflate Drug Costs
Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) have evolved from negotiating drug prices down to inflating costs for rebates.
This corporate capture causes insurance companies to profit more from expensive prescription drugs.
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Our healthcare system is broken—and it’s not by accident. On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I’m joined by Brigham Buhler, a former pharmaceutical rep turned healthcare entrepreneur, to explore how misaligned incentives across pharma, insurance, and government are undermining patient care.
This conversation is about more than just exposing the problem. It’s about empowering individuals. Watch our full discussion on my YouTube channel here - https://youtu.be/062lululORA
We discuss:
• How hidden financial incentives could be affecting the care you receive
• Why even well-meaning doctors may be limited in helping you heal—and what you can do about it
• What to watch out for when navigating insurance, prescriptions, and denied claims
• How you can prioritize prevention, even when it’s not supported
Navigating the healthcare system can be overwhelming, but your next step doesn’t have to be. With the right insight, you can take back control and advocate for the care you deserve.
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