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EPISODE · Dec 8, 2025 · 50 MIN

Side Table with Christopher Habig: Turning Medicaid into a Trampoline, Not a Trap

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Send us Fan MailSend us a textKeywordshealthcare, primary care, ER, cost reduction, pharmacy reform, 340B program, healthcare access, bureaucratic reformSummaryThe conversation focuses on the need to shift healthcare from emergency rooms to primary care, emphasizing cost reduction and improved access through reforms in pharmacy practices and bureaucratic processes.TakeawaysShifting healthcare to primary care can reduce costs significantly.Mail order pharmacy can save money on prescriptions.Bureaucratic approval is crucial for healthcare reforms.Reforming the 340B program can enhance healthcare access.Reducing reliance on PBMs can lower healthcare costs.Encouraging primary care can lead to better health outcomes.Healthcare consumption needs to be more affordable.Innovative solutions can drive down healthcare expenses.Collaboration among stakeholders is essential for reform.A focus on preventative care can alleviate ER burdens.Sound bites"You save a ton of money on mail order pharmacy.""Get out of the PBMs, let's reform our 340B program.""Let's get people consuming healthcare at a much less."🔗 Connect with the Hosts: • Dutch Rojas on X • Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio on X • Dr. Anish Koka on X • Dr. Dan Choi on X • Dr. Sanat Dixit on X🔗 Connect with the Hosts:• Dutch Rojas on X• Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio on X• Dr. Anish Koka on X• Dr. Dan Choi on X• Dr. Sanat Dixit on X

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Send us Fan Mail Send us a text Keywords healthcare, primary care, ER, cost reduction, pharmacy reform, 340B program, healthcare access, bureaucratic reform Summary The conversation focuses on the need to shift healthcare from emergency rooms to primary care, emphasizing cost reduction and improved access through reforms in pharmacy practices and bureaucratic processes. Takeaways Shifting healthcare to primary care can reduce costs significantly. Mail order pharmacy can save money on p...

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