#260 (Aug. 05, 2026) 'How to Buy Better Healthcare for Less' IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update

Sign up for weekly webinars: https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/Healthcare may be one of the only major purchases people are expected to make without knowing the price first.Dr. Kat Lindley was joined by Dr. Mollie James and healthcare plan expert Christine Price for a practical discussion about how patients, physicians, and employers can buy better healthcare for less.Together, they examined why insurance does not always protect families from high costs, how employers may have more control over their health plans than they realize, and why buying care directly can sometimes lead to better service at a more transparent price.The conversation explored:• Hospital billing and inflated medical prices• Employer-sponsored plans and reference-based pricing• Direct primary care, concierge medicine, and cash-pay services• Practical ways to buy better care for lessThe Independent Medical Alliance (formerly FLCCC) is a healthcare nonprofit on a mission to restore trust, integrity, and the doctor-patient relationship. Get involved by clicking below:• Donate: Support IMA: Donate for Advancements in Patient Care https://imahealth.org/donate/• Follow: Connect with Us - https://imahealth.org/contact/• Weekly Webinars: - https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/• Treatment Protocols: - https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/• Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/