When Healthcare Becomes Transactional with Alexey Dmitriyev

In this episode of Blether with Barberra, Brian speaks with Alexey Dmitriyev about what happens when healthcare support becomes transactional.Alexey discusses patient advocacy, support networks, case management, healthcare silos, insurance systems, time pressure and why people can still feel unsupported even when multiple services are technically involved.This conversation explores the difference between coordination and true support, why patients are often left chasing paperwork and appointments themselves, and why slowing down, listening and giving people clarity matters.A thoughtful conversation about healthcare, dignity, patient voice and what it means to be treated as a person rather than a task.