Be Well by Kelly Leveque 329: Breaking Down Big Pharma: The Opioid Crisis, Insurance & MAHA | Brigham Buhler
In this episode, I’m joined by Brigham Buhler, a passionate advocate for transforming the healthcare system. Brigham shares his personal journey and insights into the flaws in both the pharmaceutical industry and our healthcare system, offering solutions to help us all take control of our health.
We discuss the brokenness of insurance, the opioid crisis, and the role of compounding pharmacies in providing personalized care. Brigham also talks about the power of functional medicine and why it’s crucial for us to educate both the public and politicians about these pressing issues.
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Topics Discussed:
- Brigham’s journey through the pharmaceutical industry
- The opioid and fentanyl crisis
- The flaws in the healthcare and insurance systems
- Functional vs. allopathic medicine
- The benefits of compounding pharmacies
- Educating the public and politicians on healthcare reform
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Timestamps:
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 01:54:00 - Brigham’s background
- 05:32:00 - From pharmaceutical rep to healthcare advocate
- 09:42:00 - The opioid epidemic
- 14:06:00 - Solutions to the opioid crisis
- 19:01:00 - The pharmaceutical industry breakdown
- 27:02:00 - Insurance & chronic disease
- 33:32:00 - Insurance companies and patient struggles
- 37:06:00 - Rising insurance premiums
- 41:40:00 - Functional vs. allopathic medicine
- 43:31:00 - Integrative doctors
- 46:12:00 - GLP-1s (Ozempic)
- 47:33:00 - Health Senate roundtable & MAHA
- 52:58:00 - Informed consent
- 54:49:00 - Educating the public
- 58:31:00 - Educating politicians
- 01:00:15 - Taking control of your health
- 01:04:26 - Traditional vs. compounding pharmacies
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