Out of Breath Kicking Down Doors (Ep 6)
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Oct 18, 2023 Delve into the urgent need for transformative changes in sleep apnea treatment, as experts advocate for collaboration between health and dental professionals. Explore the complex challenges within the airway crisis and the accountability of specialists while maintaining a spark of optimism. Discover the historical evolution of sleep apnea understanding and treatment, from initial neglect to promising advancements. The conversation inspires individual responsibility and collective action, drawing parallels to monumental changes in history.
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Outsider Drive To Challenge Systems
- Madan recounts growing up as an outsider in Dayton and how that shaped his willingness to 'kick doors open.'
- He links personal difference to his drive to challenge broken systems.
Systemic Disruption Is Necessary
- Madan argues real change in sleep apnea requires disrupting the current system and its tribes.
- Incremental meetings between camps won't fix systemic barriers without disruptive change.
Remove Regulatory Barriers First
- Jason lists practical barriers: payer rules, physician-only diagnosis, and prescriptions blocking dental expansion.
- He advises addressing these regulations to unlock dental sleep medicine growth.