A New Era in Surgery: Dr. Mathew Abraham’s Direct Care Model

In this episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III welcomes Dr. Matthew Abraham, a general surgeon and founder of Veritas Surgery. Dr. Abraham shares his journey from traditional hospital settings to establishing a direct care model that emphasizes transparency in surgical pricing. He discusses the challenges of the current healthcare system, including the lack of price transparency and the financial barriers that often prevent patients from receiving necessary care. Dr. Abraham explains how Veritas Surgery offers all-inclusive pricing for procedures, ensuring patients know exactly what to expect without hidden fees. The conversation also explores the advantages of direct contracting for employers and the potential for a more patient-centered approach to healthcare. This episode is a must-listen for healthcare professionals, patients, and employers interested in understanding the benefits of direct care and innovative solutions in the surgical landscape. 00:00 – The Direct Care Movement podcast dives into the intricacies of direct care00:41 – Veritas Surgery offers direct transparent prices for surgery06:42 – The biggest and fastest growing market for Veritas is self insured employers09:33 – Veritas operates as a physician group rather than a new surgery center13:21 – Veritas guarantees upfront payment to the surgeon within one business day17:39 – Joe Blow: The solution to healthcare costs is local, not national19:37 – Your goal is to hire surgeons full time into this practice model21:53 – What is the single biggest objection that you've heard from physicians about direct care23:02 – For employers, what is the biggest objection to direct contracting for healthcare26:12 – The biggest thing for facilities is they want to be busy27:35 – ABC widget maker thinking about getting into direct care through insurance29:26 – You can maintain independence by working as an independent practice instead of for an employer31:03 – Medical students, what's your single biggest piece of advice for medical students32:29 – Dr. Abraham is the founder of Veritas Surgery. How do people find youResourceshttps://veritassurgery.com/Connect with Dr. Aguilahttps://www.totalpainsolutions.nethttps://m25program.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/demetrio-j-aguila-iii-md-ma-facs-37208413/https://www.facebook.com/TotalPainSolutionsbyHealingHandsofNE/https://www.instagram.com/totalpainsolutions/https://www.youtube.com/@TotalPainSolutionsbyHHNE/videos Find More info on this series and other podcasts on the Influent Network at HeyInfluent.comFollow the Influent Network on Social Media:LinkedIn | Twitter (X) | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook  The Influent Network is where emerging healthcare professionals and esteemed medical experts converge. Our platform is a straightforward resource for career development, financial planning, practice management, and investment insights, designed to foster strong professional connections.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.