125 - Travis Bockenstedt: Liberating the Free Market in Healthcare
Healthcare Disruption, Direct Primary Care, Healthcare Reform, US Healthcare System, Health Insurance Loopholes, Medical Debt, Free Market Healthcare. Timothy Allen talks with Travis Bockenstedt. Travis is a healthcare disruptor and the president and CXO of Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care. In this episode, he shares his personal journey that led him to challenge the traditional U.S. healthcare system, which began with a shocking $26,000 medical bill for an anxiety attack. He discusses the complexities of medical billing, insurance loopholes, and the lack of transparency in healthcare costs. Travis dives into the concept of direct primary care, explaining how this model empowers patients by offering transparent pricing and direct access to physicians without the interference of insurance companies. He highlights the importance of preventive care and the need for a shift in how consumers approach healthcare decisions. Travis advocates for a free market approach to healthcare, emphasizing the potential for significant savings and improved patient outcomes. He also touches on the challenges of educating consumers about alternative healthcare models and the need for systemic reform in the U.S. healthcare landscape. Enjoy the conversation. Please take an interest in our SHOW SPONSOR: Veritas Village: https://www.ecovillages.life/podcast Veritas Village is a place for people who are interested in living a normal, freedom and sustainability-oriented life and who want to get away from relying on the government, large corporations or other outside forces for their freedoms, food, water and lifestyle. EP 107 - Patrick Hiebert: Building Off-grid Libertarian Villages in Latin America: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1LrLYwCCY7X0FbC8NqKb6W?si=frDAtkVlSX-twkcIHn15kQ All the podcast links: https://linktr.ee/freeCitiesPodcast Contact the podcast: podcast@free-cities.org Free Cities Telegram Community: https://t.me/+im6c6r4jQkUzMjU0 Free Cities Conference: https://freecitiesconference.com/ Make a small weekly donation to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/FreeCitiesPodcast/ Free Cities Foundation Newsletter: https://free-cities.org/subscribe TIMESTAMPS: (00:30) Introduction (07:36) Start of conversation (08:10) My $26,000 healthcare bill for a panic attack (12:00) The Insurance company scam (16:50) Did you pay the bill? (21…