Dr. Tommy Show

RISING TO OPTIMAL HEALTH Chris Babulall shares his story from being a healthy young man to being bedridden with multiple medications after a health scare. Chris talks about how he overcame a TIA to be successful businessman who loves to travel. Dr. Tommy and Chris discuss what makes a good supplement stand out from the rest and the controversy surrounding vitamins and supplements being sold by healthcare providers. Chris is distributor for IDLife which provides personalized supplement products. Also discussed are luxury pet resorts and the movie Best in Show, which is a must see if you haven’t seen it. http://YourIDFit.com

WHELTON MYOFASCIAL REFERRAL TECHNIQUE™ TO RELIEVE PAIN Ryan Whelton, DPT, joins the show to describe his discovery that allows patients to enjoy quicker recovery and almost instant pain relief. He also discusses how some are skeptical. What do you think? Watch his videos and judge for yourself. Dr. Whelton is a physical therapist who has worked with the New England Patriots in the NFL and is the owner of his own private practice. Also discussed is how his growing family has made life more interesting and how important the concept of strength in numbers is. Dr. Whelton practices in Tampa, Florida and is available for physical therapy treatment and teaching of his technique. http://wheltonmrt.com/ http://ptandpainrelief.com/

TRANSFORMING MEDICAL CARE DELIVERY CONTINENTS AWAY Brian McKenzie SVP of Patient Integration at MEDx eHealthCenter joins the show from Kyrgyzstan to discuss healthcare innovation. Brian is working to achieve improved medical care delivery by providing access to a healthcare provider, telemedicine services, and payment services all via a mobile delivery service without CPT codes, ICD codes, or meaningful use tripwires. MEDx E-Health is a personal medical Patient Records portal that provides document portability, provider network access, easy electronic payment channels and medical Second Opinion / Referral protocols across the countries of Africa. There is always talk of developing an ‘Uber’ for healthcare, and maybe this is it. In addition to being a consultant with a MPA in healthcare, Mr. McKenzie is a senior military intelligence specialist, motorcycle enthusiast, and writer. Follow him on BeBee.com https://medx.care/en/ https://www.bebee.com/@brian-mckenzie

A LADY GATOR RISES UP IN THE TREE BUSINESS Paola Rodriguez joins the show to share how she went from the College of Business at the University of Florida to Director of Operations at Miller and Sons Tree Service in Tampa. Paola’s journey from UF to ADP to Miller and Sons is continuous yet unpredictable. Learn how a chance game of kickball led to her current position as a lady in a predominantly male industry. When is the best time to have your trees trimmed? Should you do it before storm season? Do you need a permit to cut down a tree? Fellow Gators Paola and Dr. Tommy reminisce about Gainesville and what’s become of Maui Teriyaki and other little gems that made it a true college town. How much were haircuts in 1996 and what’s happened on campus recently. How is Coach McElwain doing, and why can’t you find parking on campus?! http://millerandsonstrees.com/

CONVERTING TO MEMBERSHIP MEDICINE Bill Cossart of MedFirst Partners joins the show to talk about how he helps doctors start a membership medicine practice. Which doctor is the best candidate to convert to membership medicine, how much does it cost to convert, and what are the steps? Also what can patients expect when their doctor changes to a membership medicine model? What discounts are available and what is it like to have your doctor always a phone call away. Dr. Tommy and Bill share which resources are available to doctors who want to learn more and also discuss how they work together to help doctors in Florida understand what it’s like to practice without insurance contracts and how they can start their own membership medicine practice. http://echelon-health.com/Ask-Dr-Tommy/physicians/direct-care-conversion-consultation/

COSMETIC SURGERY FOR WOMEN AND MORE Dr. Anahita Azharian joins the program to discuss weight loss surgery, liposuction, scar revision, and the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure, breast augmentation. Co-host Tracy Hoyle and Dr. Azharian discuss cosmetic surgery as it relates to women and changes associated with weight loss and pregnancy. Also we tackle reconstructive surgery for children and skin cancer excision. Also covered is Wine and Prime, shopping, and the beauty of gifts from Amazon. Dr. Azharian is a fellowship trained plastic surgeon and received her medical degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and both a Masters of Public Health in infectious diseases and a Bachelors of Science in Biology from the University of South Florida. She completed her Residency in General Surgery at Mercy Suburban Hospital/ Mercy Catholic Medical Center in Philadelphia. http://magnoliapsc.com

WHAT ARE THE RIGHTS OF PATIENTS AND DOCTORS Richard E. Ralston joins the program to discuss why medical care should be a free exchange between patient and doctor. Does the government have a role in determining who should receive healthcare and is there a ‘right’ to medical care. How much control should individuals have over their own medical care and how much should be directed by Washington, D.C. What is the difference between medical coverage and actual medical care. Do the good intentions of a government program trump the outcomes of the same program? Also discussed are the origins of third-party payers. Mr. Ralston has been Executive Director of Americans for Free Choice in Medicine since joining the part-time staff of AFCM in 2002. His letters and columns written in support of individual rights and personal choice in health-care policy have since been published in dozens of major newspapers in the United States. After serving seven years in the U.S. Army, Mr. Ralston completed an M.A. in Internat

HERE TO HI-PO Eric Wilson, co-author of the book Here to HI-PO: An Insiders Guide to High Potential joins the show to talk about the book, and how its target audience (young working adults) can develop High Potential talent. Eric and co-author Dr. Joe DeAngelis have nearly 50 years of combined experience and pass along lessons learned in developing HIPOs. The book is broken into bite-size increments (22 chapters on separate topics) to allow you to digest each part individually over time. Learn how to work harder and smarter to get ahead by understanding the field you’re playing on and how to succeed, no matter what your position is. Also Eric and Dr. Tommy weight in on the AC/DC situation with guest singer Axl Rose. Does he fit, or should they have picked someone else or packed it in? HeretoHIPO.com

Shrugging Off Medical Bureaucracy Dr. Josh of AtlasMD joins the show to discuss why he chose to practice medicine outside of the insurance-based model. He explains how the oath to do no harm to patients extends to 'do no financial harm,' and how AtlasMD delivers on that promise. Also discussed is the issue of Electronic Medical Records and the Atlas.md EMR that is making the patient-doctor medical records interaction truly 'meaningingful.' What is 'click fatigue' and how does Atlas.md make refilling medication as simple as a text message and thumb swipe away. Dr. Josh Umbehr is the founder of AtlasMD a leading direct care practice located in Wichita, KS. In addition to a medical practice with multiple locations and an EMR, AtlasMD offers a free curriculum for doctors looking to start a direct care practice. Find out more at http://Atlas.md

Stephen Marcotte - Orange Theory Head Trainer Stephen shares his journey from Kansas to Wesley Chapel and why he enjoys being a trainer. Learn the theory behind Orange Theory and why interval training works so well. With a degree in Health and Human Performance from Fort Hayes State University, Stephen was a student athlete for 4 years playing defensive back. NSCA certified, Stephen is a specialist in turning on the fat burning machine inside all of us. He is also a martial arts enthusiast in his spare time. Check him out at Orange Theory in Wesley Chapel. http://wesley-chapel.orangetheoryfitness.com/

Marketing Membership Medicine Editor-in-Chief of Concierge Medicine Today and the DPC Journal, Michael Tetreault tells us what works and doesn't work for marketing a concierge medicine or direct care practice. Membership medicine may be more similar to Uber and Netflix than your regular insurance-based practice, so the tactics are different. Do you think think 'word of mouth' is the best way to market? You might be surprised by the answer. Michael gives us numerous strategies to target your audience-patients who want to pay for a personal relationship with their physician.

OBAMACARE: WHAT LIES BENEATH Erin Davis, Lead Law Clerk at RLG in Tampa, FL, joins the show to discuss her article Obamacare: What Lies Beneath. Has the ACA sunk your medical ship? Erin has studied the 2000+ page Affordable Care Act in depth and she shares her insight. In particular, how does the ACA creation of Accountable Care Organizations and Meaningful Use worsen the doctor shortage and negatively impact the doctor-patient relationship. Also discussed are strategies to overcome the ACA's shortcomings: federalism, EMRs that are really 'meaningful', direct care, free-market medical networks, and competition. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebdlawyeringdifferently http://www.rotellalegalgroup.com/

HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS - YOUR BEST WAY TO SAVE MONEY FOR HEALTHCARE Financial advisor Rob Klein specializes in ‘Retirement Healthcare Advising.’ Rob gives us an overview of HSAs and lets us know why we should consider them as a retirement vehicle (hint: doesn’t count against you for social security) How much should you put away and how do you start a HSA? You should contact your own financial advisor before making any financial decisions. http://JesterFinancial.com

AS OBAMACARE TURNS SIX, ARE YOU BETTER OFF THAN YOU WERE SIX YEARS AGO? Dr. Merrill Matthews joins the show to discuss the 6th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act and whether or not it has lived up to the promises made by its proponents. As large insurance companies pull out of exchanges across the country, will Obamacare provisions be sustained? Was the ACA a set-up for a larger government healthcare intervention? Also discussed is the importance of political involvement of healthcare professionals and how they can influence the direction of health policy in America. And find out how you too can earn a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Merrill Matthews, Ph.D., is a resident scholar with the Institute for Policy Innovation, a research-based, public policy “think tank.” He is a health policy expert and weekly contributor at Forbes.com. He also serves as Vice Chairman of the Texas Advisory Committee of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Learn more about Dr. Matthews at http://IPI.org

Direct Care Pioneer Dr. Jeff Gold started the first direct care practice in Massachusetts, Gold Direct Care, and hasn't looked back since. Learn first-hand from a doctor on the frontlines of the free market transformation of medical care in the US about how doctors like he are putting patients front and center--where they belong! http://golddirectcare.com http://commonhealth.wbur.org/2016/04/massachusetts-health-law-numbers#comment-2621614829

CONCIERGE MEDICINE AND DIRECT CARE MEDIA GIANT Editor-In-Chief of Concierge Medicine Today and The DPC Journal Michael Tetreault joins the program to discuss how free market medicine choices are improving the lives of patients and doctors. Also discussed is the Docpreneur Institute which offers a wealth of knowledge and guidance for doctors undertaking free market medicine endeavors and more. http://conciergemedicinetoday.org https://directprimarycarejournal.com/ https://thedocpreneur.org/

ASK DR. TOMMY - NETWORK, RECORD A COMMERCIAL, AND MORE Robyn Hatfield of Just Small Biz Tampa and Echelon-Health clinic coordinator Tracy Hoyle preview the upcoming Ask Dr. Tommy event on April 28, 2016. Robyn unleashes her inner Spielberg and discusses video production and how she will be helping local business owners make their own commercial on-site, for free! Also Tracy discusses the health panel participants and what types of locally grown refreshments will be served. http://JSBTampa.com https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-dr-tommy-tickets-21299428163

Missionary and mechanical engineer Howard Fox shares his work with us. Howard travels to Zambia to preach the gospel and drill wells in remote villages. Howard shares his inspiring journey with us from USF to Bible College to Zambia. Learn how you can help support him in his work. http://www.overlandmissions.com/team-member/howard-fox/

WILL THE GOVERNMENT TAKE CARE OF YOU IN YOUR OLD AGE? Financial advisor Rob Klein specializes in ‘Retirement Healthcare Advising.’ Rob gives us the lowdown on whether or not you can count on Medicare and Social Security in your later years. Who gets penalized and who doesn’t for having ‘too much income.’ Are teachers part of the ‘one-percent?’ The answers may surprise you. You should contact your own financial advisor before making any financial decisions.

Multivitamins and Mortgages. Gilbert Bennett of My Easy Mortgage discusses renting vs. buying in Tampa and how you can find a good loan. Dr. Tommy discusses how to find a good vitamin. http://myeasymortgage.com