219: Former Pharma Rep Breaks Down How Your Insurance Is Overcharging You + Keeping You Sick | Brigham Buhler
219: Former Pharma Rep Breaks Down How Your Insurance Is Overcharging You + Keeping You Sick | Brigham Buhler  
Podcast: Realfoodology
Rating: Explicit Published On: Tue Oct 29 2024
Description: Welcome back to the Realfoodology podcast! In today’s episode, live from Austin, I’m thrilled to have Brigham Buhler, a guest I’ve been eager to feature since hearing him on Joe Rogan’s podcast. This conversation explores the shocking world of big insurance and the insidious corruption behind healthcare in America. Brigham unveils how deductibles and copays work, revealing the ways in which consumers are often left in the dark and underserved. It’s an eye-opening discussion that may be dark at times, but it equips you with the knowledge to navigate the system and avoid its traps. Tune in to discover how to protect yourself and your health in a broken system! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction   00:06:26 - Brigham on Joe Rogan   00:08:30 - Why You Can’t Get Bloodwork   00:11:44 - Pharmacy Benefit Managers   00:15:11 - Co-pays and Ozempic   00:17:17 - Pharmacies and the Gag Clause   00:24:22 - Medicare and Big Insurance   00:27:44 - The Rising Cost of Insulin   00:29:34 - Compounding Pharmacies   00:32:05 - Monsanto and Bayer Pharmaceuticals   00:33:27 - Being a Pharmaceutical Rep   00:37:31 - Drug Recalls and Surgery   00:38:51 - Medical Equipment Regulation   00:45:27 - High Medical Bills   00:47:37 - Out-of-Network Billing   00:51:17 - Fluctuating Medication Prices   00:53:24 - Big Pharma Buying All Pharmacies   00:57:33 - Understanding Deductibles   01:00:59 - Brigham’s Compounding Pharmacy   01:03:31 - Rise in Chronic Diseases   01:06:01 - Ways2Well   01:07:52 - Understanding True Longevity   01:14:40 - You Don’t Want to End Up in a Broken System   01:18:27 - Cash Pay and Super Bills   01:22:05 - Investing in Your Health   01:24:04 - Staying Out of the Sick Care System   01:26:08 - Connecting with Ways2Well   01:28:49 - Finding the Positives!   01:31:58 - This Is a Bipartisan Issue   01:33:04 - Brigham’s Health Nonnegotiable  Sponsored By:  Wellnesse Go to wellnesse.com/realfoodology Maui Nui  Go to www.MauiNuiVenison.com/REALFOODOLOGY and use code: REALFOODOLOGY for 20% off Timeline Go to timelinenutrition.com/REALFOODOLOGY and use code REALFOODOLOGY for 10% off Olive Oil Get a free $39 bottle at Getfresh324.com$1 shipping Organifi Go to www.organifi.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY for 20% Off and from 10/31/24 - 11/03/24 Halloween weekend, Spend $80 get free kids easy greens, Spend $100 get free crisp apple & free shipping, Spend $120 get free pumpkin spice Manukora Go to manukora.com/realfoodology for $25 off your starter kit!  Show Links:  Ways2Well - Click Here For 10% Off A Comprehensive Bloodwork Panel Bottle Of Lies (Book)  Watch Dopesick Check Out Brigham:  Instagram  Ways2Well Instagram Website - Click Here For 10% Off A Comprehensive Bloodwork Panel Check Out Courtney LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! @realfoodology @realfoodologypodcast www.realfoodology.com My Immune Supplement by 2x4 Air Dr Air Purifier AquaTru Water Filter EWG Tap Water Database