Welcome to another episode of Patients Win, the podcast dedicated to reimagining healthcare so it truly works for the people it serves - the patients. In today's show, the conversation focused on the vital role of health coaching and its intersection with mainstream healthcare. The discussion explored how health coaching goes far beyond simple diet and exercise advice, digging into personalized support, shame reduction, and the foundational lifestyle changes that lead to meaningful transformation.

A key theme that emerged was the immense gap between knowledge and action, why so many people know what they "should" do, but struggle to make and sustain change on their own. Several points were raised, including the emotional hurdles patients face, like shame and past failures, and how a supportive coaching relationship can help break down those barriers. The episode also takes a closer look at how lifestyle medicine, built on six pillars including nutrition, sleep, stress management, and social connection, can empower patients to regain control over their health, 1% at a time.

Listeners will hear stories of real transformation, the surprising elements of health coaching that patients don't expect, and how integrating coaching into employer health plans can lead to dramatic cost savings and better health outcomes. If you've ever felt stuck in your health journey or questioned the role of supportive relationships in true healing, this conversation is for you. At the end of every healthcare decision, one question remains: Did the patient win? Let's find out.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Patients Win the Show

03:51 Studying health and lifestyle globally

08:22 Foundations of lifestyle medicine

11:11 Setting personal health goals

13:56 Creating a safe space to share

19:08 Intro to the lifestyle program

22:08 Transformational personal growth journey

23:59 Importance of human connection

29:44 Supporting Healthcare for Employers

30:52 Coaching success before medication

36:48 The importance of seeking help

37:20 Encouraging collaborative patient care

41:24 Overcoming excuses to start now

44:49 Appreciating Cecilia's contributions

Show Website - https://thepatientswin.com/

Primed Healthcare - https://primedhealthcare.com/

Troy Reichert - Show Host - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-reichert-67606b5/

Dr. Jonathan Bushman - Show Host - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-bushman-do-106821191

Media Partner - TopHealth - https://tophealth.care/

“Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”

Welcome to another episode of Patients Win, the podcast dedicated to making healthcare work for the people it serves - the patients. Today, we dive into the intersection of healthcare and technology with David Comiskey of HealthMe. With a unique background that spans national security, the pet care industry, and now healthcare innovation, David Comiskey brings a fresh perspective on how transparency and direct care models can rebuild trust and transform the patient experience.

Join Troy Reichert and Dr. Jonathan Bushman as they explore how legacy technology has disrupted the doctor-patient relationship, why pricing transparency is key to restoring trust, and how HealthMe’s platform is simplifying access, costs, and quality for both patients and providers. Hear real-life stories of patients saving thousands and getting the care they need faster, and discover why mission-driven innovation from outside traditional healthcare might just be what patients need to win.

Timestamps:

00:00 Starting in the Defense Department

03:33 Building a pet care tech company

06:52 Technology's role in healthcare change

11:13 Benefits of direct care models

14:14 Discussing a simplified service platform

18:28 Discussing trust in healthcare

20:02 Patients using AI in healthcare

24:22 Implementing prospective pricing in healthcare

28:50 Improving healthcare accessibility

32:36 Saving on surgery costs

35:20 Thanking Dave for his contributions

Show Website - https://thepatientswin.com/

Primed Healthcare - https://primedhealthcare.com/

Troy Reichert - Show Host - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-reichert-67606b5/

Dr. Jonathan Bushman - Show Host - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-bushman-do-106821191

Media Partner - TopHealth - https://tophealth.care/

“Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”

Welcome to another episode of Patients Win, the podcast where we flip the script on healthcare and shine a light on strategies that put power back in the patient’s hands. In today’s episode, Troy and Dr. Bushman are joined by Lee Lewis, Chief Strategy Officer of the Healthcare Transformation Alliance, to tackle the "perfect storm" facing American healthcare, from skyrocketing costs and disruptive therapies to the loss of trust in the doctor-patient relationship.

Lee Lewis offers a front-line perspective shaped by his work with Fortune 200 employers, highlighting how employers, both large and small, can reclaim control by building trusted, accessible relationships between patients and providers. We'll discuss why fee-for-service medicine is failing both patients and doctors, practical strategies for managing health plan costs, and why now, more than ever, employers should rethink the healthcare supply chain.

If you’re looking for hope and actionable insights amid healthcare’s chaos, this episode is for you. Join us for a conversation that challenges old assumptions, champions innovative ideas, and uncovers how everyone, CEOs, HR, brokers, and patients, can start winning in healthcare.

Timestamps:

00:00 Healthcare at a tipping point

06:06 Reframing healthcare priorities

10:10 Innovation levels among Fortune 100 companies

10:47 Adopting new supply chain innovations

16:02 Problems with fee-for-service healthcare

20:40 Streamlining healthcare billing systems

21:59 Debating direct primary care model

27:04 Challenges of large-scale communication

30:38 Thoughts on upcoming healthcare changes

33:13 Navigating healthcare supply chains

36:41 Optimizing healthcare costs for employees

38:22 Lowering employee stress with healthcare

Show Website - https://thepatientswin.com/

Primed Healthcare - https://primedhealthcare.com/

Troy Reichert - Show Host - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-reichert-67606b5/

Dr. Jonathan Bushman - Show Host - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-bushman-do-106821191

Media Partner - TopHealth - https://tophealth.care/

“Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”