Why Does Healthcare Feel So Broken? The Truth About Insurance, Costs, and Modern Medicine | Ep. 67

Dr. Rock here. Today we’re pulling back the curtain on something almost everybody feels but few people fully understand: Why does healthcare feel so broken? Why are appointments rushed? Why does insurance deny things your doctor says you need? Why are costs so high even when you have insurance? In this episode, I’m walking you through what healthcare actually looks like from the doctor’s side of the exam room and why so many patients (and doctors) feel frustrated with the current system. We get into: how insurance companies changed modern healthcare why prior authorizations and denials delay care how defensive medicine drives up costs and testing why primary care doctors are burning out how electronic medical records created new challenges why visits often feel rushed and fragmented We also talk about practical ways you can get better care inside the current system—from preparing for appointments and asking better questions to building a relationship with a provider you trust. Here’s the deal: healthcare isn’t broken because people don’t care. It’s broken because the system was built around bureaucracy, complexity, and economics instead of how real humans actually live. But the more you understand how the system works, the better you can navigate it for yourself and your family. Let’s get after it. Connect with Dr. Rock: Linktree Supplements