EPISODE · Jul 3, 2025 · 42 MIN
How Not to Kill Grandma: A Guide to Actual Healthcare
from The Disrupted Podcast · host Jamie Preston, Scott Middleton
In this episode:Scott’s thoughts from a recent trip to Key West and GeorgiaThe shocking gaps in primary care coverage in assisted living facilitiesReal examples of care breakdowns that led to avoidable hospitalizations—and even deathThe power of the Your Health model: 3 visits per week in facilities, 5 visits post-dischargeHow early, coordinated care reduces ER visits and saves millionsWhy United Healthcare is making a $122 million mistake—and how it could be avoidedThe role of respiratory therapy, PT/OT, and sleep studies in aging careWhy primary care should be the centerpiece of healthcare fundingKey takeaway:If it was your mom or dad, would once-a-month visits be enough? www.YourHealth.Org
What this episode covers
In this episode of Disrupted, Chief Disruption Officer Scott Middleton returns from vacation fired up—and for good reason. He’s seen what’s happening in senior care across the country, and frankly, it’s not okay. Scott shares harrowing real-world examples from facilities in Georgia and explains how the Your Health care model isn't just different—it saves lives. From transitional care visits to sleep studies, Scott unpacks how early, proactive care doesn’t just reduce hospitalizations—it preserves dignity and extends life. This is an unfiltered, passionate look at what’s broken in healthcare—and what’s working.
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