The Genius Life 442: How to Get Healthy and Save Money in a Healthcare System Built for Profit | Brigham Buhler
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Dec 2, 2024 Brigham Bueller, a former pharmaceutical representative turned healthcare innovator and founder of Ways2Well, dives into the flaws of the US healthcare system. He shares his journey through the pharmaceutical landscape, uncovering profit-driven motives that compromise patient care. Bueller advocates for patient empowerment and preventative measures, emphasizing individual responsibility in health management. He discusses the potential of AI in transforming diagnostics and the hurdles of insurance in accessing innovative treatments, promoting a shift toward a more patient-first approach.
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Brigham's Healthcare Journey
- Brigham Buhler started as a drug rep, then transitioned to medical devices after negative experiences with mental health drugs.
- He witnessed concerning practices, including underreporting of side effects and the promotion of drugs for unverified indications.
FDA Approval and Safety
- FDA approval doesn't guarantee safety, as 30% of approved drugs face recalls or label changes.
- 90% of operating room products lack human safety studies, raising concerns about patient safety.
OxyContin Crisis and FDA Manipulation
- The OxyContin crisis stemmed from Purdue Pharma's expiring patent on hydrocodone.
- They manipulated the FDA to approve OxyContin, despite its higher addictive potential, highlighting systemic corruption.