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Take Charge with HELPcare
by HELPcare Clinic
Take Charge with HELPcare is your guide to taking charge of your health and your health care. If you're an employer paying for health insurance, it will help you Take Charge of Your Health Plan. And if you're a physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant, it will show you how you can Take Charge of Your Health Care Career.HELPcare LLC provides management services to HELP practitioners escape the hamster wheel to become owners of a HELPcare Clinic direct primary care (DPC) practice, and metabolic health coaching to help patients prevent or even reverse disease.
Episodes
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More Care for Every Dollar: The ROI of HELPcare
A health insurance card doesn’t always make employees comfortable going to the doctor. When a large deductible leaves them wondering what a visit will cost, they may put off getting care. In this episode of Take Charge with HELPcare, Dan Hinmon interviews founder Lee Aase about a different...
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Heart Care Without the Wait
What if you could see a cardiologist in days instead of waiting months? Lee Aase and Dan Hinmon talk with Dr. Christina Kang and Dr. Vikas Sharotri, co-founders of CardioVerseMD, a nationwide virtual cardiology practice offering faster access, transparent prices and convenient appointments…
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PT First Saves
Musculoskeletal conditions—back pain, shoulder injuries, knee problems and similar issues—are among the largest drivers of employer health plan spending. But they may also represent one of the best opportunities to improve care while reducing costs. In this episode of Take Charge with HELPcare…
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Stop Buying Insurance. Start Buying Health Care.
Most employers don’t really want to buy health insurance. They want to buy health care. In this episode of Take Charge with HELPcare, Lee Aase and Dan Hinmon talk with Matt Ohrt, Executive Director of the Free Market Medical Association and author of Save Your Company, Don’t Feed the Beast. Matt...
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Better Benefits, Lower Costs: Mower County's First-Year Results
Mower County set out to control rising health care costs without reducing benefits or shifting more expense to employees. One year later, combined medical and pharmacy spending had declined by nearly 7%, putting the county on track for approximately $500,000 in expected savings. Lee Aase and Dan...
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Sara Persinger - Why 'Good Enough' isn't Good Enough
Why do we wait until people are “sick enough” before helping them get healthy? In this episode of the Take Charge with HELPcare Podcast, Lee Aase and Dan Hinmon welcome Sara Persinger, DNP, one of HELPcare’s newest nurse practitioners. Sara shares her journey from growing up on a Wisconsin dairy...
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Meet Karen Popp, CNP
What does it look like when a nurse practitioner with surgical experience, wound care expertise, and a deeply personal understanding of caregiving joins HELPcare? In this episode of Take Charge with HELPcare, Lee Aase and Dan Hinmon welcome Karen Popp, CNP, to the team — and to the podcast. Karen...
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Listening to Your Body’s Whispers: Welcoming Dr. Dawn Jacobson to HELPcare Clinic Rochester
What if your doctor could catch health problems while your body is still whispering instead of waiting until it’s shouting? In this episode of Take Charge with HELPcare, founder Lee Aase and co‑host Dan Hinmon introduce Dr. Dawn Jacobson, the newest physician joining HELPcare Clinic Rochester on...
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Navigating the Open Enrollment Minefield
Open enrollment is more complicated—and more important—than ever. In this episode of Take Charge with HELPcare, Lee Aase sits down with licensed insurance expert Kelly Connaughty of HealthMarkets to break down the seismic shifts happening in Medicare Advantage, MnSure exchange plans, and the...
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Take Charge: HELPcare Clinic Coming to Albert Lea
🎉 Big news for Albert Lea! In this special episode of Take Charge with HELPcare, host Lee Aase joins co-host Dan Hinmon to share an exciting announcement: HELPcare Clinic is expanding to Albert Lea, Minnesota, with a brand-new clinic opening in early 2026! Lee tells the inside story of how...
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Solving The Great American Healthcare Heist — with Chris Deacon
In Part 1, we uncovered how America’s healthcare system became what Chris Deacon calls a “coordinated heist.” Now, in Part 2, we focus on the solutions—and how employers, unions, and individuals can take charge of healthcare and make it work for real people again. Chris, author of The Great...
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The Great American Healthcare Heist — with Chris Deacon (Part 1)
Why does American healthcare cost so much—and deliver so little? In this eye-opening episode of Take Charge with HELPcare, we talk with Chris Deacon, author of The Great American Healthcare Heist and featured voice in the documentary It’s Not Personal, It’s Just Healthcare. Chris has spent years...
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From Exhausted to Energized: Christy's HELPcare Transformation
For more than two decades, Christy Haag lived with the exhaustion, brain fog, and frustration of Hashimoto’s disease. Despite countless doctor visits, she was told her labs looked “normal.” But she didn’t feel normal—and she was ready for a change. In this episode of Take Charge with HELPcare,...
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Cutting Costs, Not Care: A Smarter Health Plan for Employers
What if your company could dramatically reduce healthcare costs while improving quality of care? In this episode of Take Charge with HELPcare, guest Matt Ohrt shares how employers can stop overpaying for overpriced procedures, embrace direct primary care as the heartbeat of smarter health plans,...
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Building a Better Future for Healthcare
When rising healthcare costs threatened Merrill Steel, HR leader Matt Ohrt pioneered a direct primary care clinic that saved millions and improved employee health. Now as Executive Director of the Free Market Medical Association and co-founder of new health plans, Matt shares how direct primary...
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How Direct Specialty Care is Saving Patients & Employers Thousands
In this episode of Take Charge with HELPcare, hosts Lee Aase and Dan Hinmon talk with Dr. Steve Borene, an anesthesiologist and co-founder of Renovo Health, about how direct specialty care is challenging the traditional healthcare system—and winning. Dr. Borene shares real stories of patients...
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Welcoming Kristen Ehmke
In this episode of Take Charge with HELPcare, we welcome our newest nurse practitioner, Kristen Ehmke, to the team! Hosted by Lee Aase and Dan Hinmon, this conversation explores Kristen’s 12-year journey in nursing, her passion for serving rural communities, and why HELPcare’s relationship-based...
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What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for Employers
In this episode of Take Charge with HELPcare, host Lee Aase is joined once again by healthcare policy expert John Kelly for an in-depth look at how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is reshaping healthcare options for employers—especially those in high-cost regions like southern Minnesota....
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Big Win for DPCs and HSAs
Health policy expert John Kelly joins us to discuss an important change contained in the recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which makes direct primary care memberships such as at HELPcare Clinic an eligible expense for people with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
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How HELPcare Is Giving Practitioners Back Their Purpose
Healthcare has become too rushed, too impersonal, and too controlled by outside forces. In this episode, we explore how HELPcare is restoring the soul of medicine through relationship-based care, practitioner ownership, and a model built on values that truly matter.
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Building a Purpose-Driven Brand
In this episode of Take Charge with HELP Care, Lee Aase and Dan Hinmon engage with Rick and Sally Kennedy, exploring their journey from graphic design to creating a mission-driven agency. They discuss the importance of branding in healthcare, emphasizing that effective branding goes beyond…
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Revolutionizing Employer Health Plans
In this conversation, Lee Aase and Colton Storla discuss the challenges and opportunities in employer health plans, focusing on cost containment strategies, the role of pharmacy benefit managers, and the benefits of direct primary care. They explore how modernized health plans can align…
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Unlocking the Power of Fasting
In this episode of Take Charge with HELPcare, hosts Lee Aase and Dan Hinmon delve into the transformative practice of fasting. They explore Lee's personal journey with fasting, its health benefits, and practical advice for incorporating fasting into daily life. The conversation covers various...
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Learning Where the Money Goes in Health Care
Everybody agrees health care in the U.S. is way too expensive. Our guest this week on Take Charge with HELPcarehas devoted himself to learning the reasons why, and to developing health plans for employers that enable them to provide better benefits for employees while keeping costs under control....
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From Army Nurse to HELPcare Clinic Director
In this episode of Take Charge with HELPcare, Margo White shares her inspiring journey from military service to becoming the clinic director at HELPcare Clinic. She discusses her diverse nursing background, the challenges she faced, and her passion for patient care. Margo emphasizes the…
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Family Matters: The Heart of HELPcare
Two of HELPcare Founder Lee Aase's children, Rachel Borg and Joe Aase, play crucial roles in on the Leadership Team for HELPcare LLC, the management services provider for HELPcare Clinic. In this episode they discuss the HELPcare family roots that have borne fruit in a more personal, affordable...
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Escaping the Health Care Hamster Wheel
Nurse Practitioner Danae Boorsma describes her health care journey that led to a literal journey for herself and her family, leaving her traditional insurance-based practice in southern California to move to southern Minnesota to join HELPcare Clinic. We're growing and planning expansion, so…
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Elizabeth Hedlund - "Don't Give Up Hope"
In this episode, Physician Assistant Elizabeth Hedlund shares her journey from traditional family medicine to joining HELPcare Clinic. She discusses the challenges faced in the conventional healthcare system, emphasizing the importance of time and personal connection in patient care. Elizabeth...
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Stephanie Kimmes - "The Time is Precious"
In this episode of Take Charge with Help Care, HELPcare Founder Lee Aase and co-host Dan Hinmon interview Stephanie Kimmes, a nurse practitioner with a diverse background in pediatrics and family medicine. Stephanie shares her journey from nursing school to her current role at HELPcare,...
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Transform Your Metabolic Health with HELPcare Challenge
Coach Jane Connell joins us again along with HELPcare Challenge Coordinator Rachel Borg, to discuss how this 13-week program helps participants truly take charge of their health. Jane and Rachel explain how the program works, providing both personalized coaching and group support, with…
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Transforming the Mower County Health Program
In this episode of Take Charge with HELPcare, Mower County Human Resources Director Kris Kohn joins HELPcare Founder Lee Aase and co-host Dan Hinmon to discuss how the new Mower County Health Program is saving money for both employees and taxpayers while increasing options for employees and their...
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Jane's Journey as a Health Coach
In this episode of Take Charge with HELPcare, host Lee Aase, co-host Dan Hinmon, and guest Jane Connell discuss Jane's journey as a dietitian and health coach. They explore her passion for nutrition, her specialization in diabetes and eating disorders, and her transition to HELPcare, where she…
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Betsy Morem's Journey of Entrepreneurship and Wellness
In this episode of Take Charge with HELPcare, Betsy Morem shares her entrepreneurial journey, her proactive approach to health care with HELPcare, and the implementation of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) in her businesses. Betsy also discusses the importance of being aware of…
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Seeds of the HELPcare Revolution
Dr. Dave Strobel joins Lee Aase and co-host Dan Hinmon to reflect on how HELPcare and HELPcare Clinic came to be, starting with a fateful coffee get-together on Oct. 12, 2019. HELPcare's goal is to help many other primary care physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants to become...
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Dr. Dave's Patient Care Journey
Dr. Dave Strobel joins Dan Hinmon and Lee Aase for this third episode of Take Charge with HELPcare. We start by discussing his background and experiences growing up and becoming a family medicine physician in Austin, Minnesota. Dr. Dave describes how he became aware of metabolic syndrome in the...
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Bringing the Social Media Revolution to Health Care
Summary In this episode, Lee Aase and Dan Hinmon discuss the creation and evolution of the Mayo Clinic Social Media Network, sharing insights on the importance of social media in healthcare, and the creation of a collaborative community for healthcare professionals. Lee shares how this experience...
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Innovating Healthcare Communication at Mayo Clinic
Summary In this conversation, Lee Aase shares his journey from a political career to his impactful role at Mayo Clinic, where he pioneered the use of podcasting and social media in healthcare communication. He discusses the importance of innovation, the influence of his faith, and the core values...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Take Charge with HELPcare is your guide to taking charge of your health and your health care. If you're an employer paying for health insurance, it will help you Take Charge of Your Health Plan. And if you're a physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant, it will show you how you can Take Charge of Your Health Care Career.HELPcare LLC provides management services to HELP practitioners escape the hamster wheel to become owners of a HELPcare Clinic direct primary care (DPC) practice, and metabolic health coaching to help patients prevent or even reverse disease.
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HELPcare Clinic
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