26 min
#268: The Evolving Field of Functional Medicine & Why Things Need to Change in the US Healthcare System Healthcare Boss Academy Podcast
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When fixing a problem, you cut it right at the source.
Jason A. Duprat, MBA, CRNA, Healthcare Practitioner, and Host of the Healthcare Boss Academy podcast, talks about the potential of Functional Medicine and how it can help improve our current Healthcare system. In this episode, Jason shares his personal story about how the alarming state of Western Medicine has affected his family and how Functional Medicine could have been the key to preventing that outcome.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
Jason's sister recently passed away due to Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer. The US spends more on healthcare than any other country in the world, but among developed countries, is at the bottom in terms of health outcomes. Functional Medicine aims to find the root cause of a disease or illness and focuses on Health Optimization. Integrative Medicine is when a clinician uses Traditional forms of Medicine along with others (e.g. Acupuncture, Massage, and Chiropractic). Wikipedia articles are not credible sources as they can be edited by anyone. Examples of Functional Medicine are the following: Jason interviewed a Podcast Guest who specializes in "Pharmacogenetics," studying how a person's genes impact how they respond to medications. Genova Diagnostics uses the "GI Effects Comprehensive Stool Profile" wherein patients send in stool samples and test for various indicators of gut health. Toxins in mattresses due to flame-retardants turn into carcinogenic gaseous vapors, which is an example of what Functional Medicine looks out for. Functional Medicine is newer, evolving, backed by legitimate studies, and is a great opportunity for clinicians who want to do Medicine right.
3 KEY POINTS
Functional Medicine is a newer approach that addresses the root cause of diseases. Western Medicine has much room for improvement. Functional Medicine will greatly improve our Healthcare System in several years.
TWEETABLE QUOTES
“Mark my words: In the next several years, Functional Medicine is going to take hold and gain traction” .– Jason A. Duprat
“Be the best clinicians and advocates you can be for your patients.” – Jason A. Duprat
CONNECT WITH JASON DUPRAT:
LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Group
RESOURCES:
Sign up for one of our free business start-up Masterclasses by heading over to https://healthcareboss.org/masterclass/ Have a healthcare business question? Text me at 386-284-4955, or email me at podcast@healthcareboss.org and I’ll add you to my contacts. Occasionally, I’ll share important announcements and answer your questions as well. Do you enjoy our podcast? Leave a rating and review: https://lovethepodcast.com/hea
#HealthcareEntrepreneurAcademy #healthcare #HealthcareBoss #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #podcast #businessgrowth #teamgrowth #digitalbusiness
When fixing a problem, you cut it right at the source.
Jason A. Duprat, MBA, CRNA, Healthcare Practitioner, and Host of the Healthcare Boss Academy podcast, talks about the potential of Functional Medicine and how it can help improve our current Healthcare system. In this episode, Jason shares his personal story about how the alarming state of Western Medicine has affected his family and how Functional Medicine could have been the key to preventing that outcome.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
Jason's sister recently passed away due to Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer. The US spends more on healthcare than any other country in the world, but among developed countries, is at the bottom in terms of health outcomes. Functional Medicine aims to find the root cause of a disease or illness and focuses on Health Optimization. Integrative Medicine is when a clinician uses Traditional forms of Medicine along with others (e.g. Acupuncture, Massage, and Chiropractic). Wikipedia articles are not credible sources as they can be edited by anyone. Examples of Functional Medicine are the following: Jason interviewed a Podcast Guest who specializes in "Pharmacogenetics," studying how a person's genes impact how they respond to medications. Genova Diagnostics uses the "GI Effects Comprehensive Stool Profile" wherein patients send in stool samples and test for various indicators of gut health. Toxins in mattresses due to flame-retardants turn into carcinogenic gaseous vapors, which is an example of what Functional Medicine looks out for. Functional Medicine is newer, evolving, backed by legitimate studies, and is a great opportunity for clinicians who want to do Medicine right.
3 KEY POINTS
Functional Medicine is a newer approach that addresses the root cause of diseases. Western Medicine has much room for improvement. Functional Medicine will greatly improve our Healthcare System in several years.
TWEETABLE QUOTES
“Mark my words: In the next several years, Functional Medicine is going to take hold and gain traction” .– Jason A. Duprat
“Be the best clinicians and advocates you can be for your patients.” – Jason A. Duprat
CONNECT WITH JASON DUPRAT:
LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Group
RESOURCES:
Sign up for one of our free business start-up Masterclasses by heading over to https://healthcareboss.org/masterclass/ Have a healthcare business question? Text me at 386-284-4955, or email me at podcast@healthcareboss.org and I’ll add you to my contacts. Occasionally, I’ll share important announcements and answer your questions as well. Do you enjoy our podcast? Leave a rating and review: https://lovethepodcast.com/hea
#HealthcareEntrepreneurAcademy #healthcare #HealthcareBoss #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #podcast #businessgrowth #teamgrowth #digitalbusiness
26 min