Episode 3: Direct Primary Care Explained: Why Healthcare Feels Broken — And What We Can Do About It

Listen to This Episode In this episode of The 518 Thrives Healthcast, Dr. Disha Spath — internal medicine physician, Direct Primary Care doctor, and founder of Thrive Direct Primary Care in Latham, NY — sits down with her husband Josh Spath for a candid, relatable conversation about what's really happening inside today's healthcare system. If you've ever felt rushed at a doctor's appointment, struggled to get a same-day visit, or received a surprise medical bill, this episode will help you understand why — and what a better model of care actually looks like. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why today's healthcare system leaves patients feeling rushed and unheard — and why doctors feel burned out What Direct Primary Care (DPC) is and how it's different from traditional insurance-based medicine The biggest primary care access gaps facing families in Albany, Latham, and the Capital Region How a simple monthly membership can give you direct access to your physician What the future of healthcare could look like — transparent, affordable, and relationship-centered Resources: Thrive Direct Primary Care Follow: @518ThriveHealth   Hosted by: Josh Spath, Husband, IT guru, Co-host of 518 Thrives Guest: Dr. Disha Spath, MD, FACP — Internal Medicine Physician & Founder, Thrive Direct Primary Care, Latham, NY