The Direct Care Movement | Season 2 Episode 5

Redefining Urgent Care: Dr. Jeremiah Fleenor Economic Models & Patient-Centric Solutions

In this thought-provoking episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Jeremiah Fleenor, an emergency physician from Nebraska. Together, they explore the challenges and potential solutions within the healthcare system, emphasizing the transformative power of direct care models. Dr. Fleenor shares his journey from traditional emergency medicine to discovering the possibilities of direct care, highlighting the importance of aligning cost with value and fostering personal responsibility. This episode delves into the pressing issues of healthcare delivery, the misconceptions surrounding socialized medicine, and the hope that direct care brings to both patients and physicians. Whether you’re a medical student, resident, or healthcare professional, this episode offers valuable insights into reimagining healthcare and finding balance in the medical field.

Published on
February 12, 2025

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Chapters

  • 00:00 – The Direct Care Movement podcast dives into the intricacies of direct care

  • 02:18 – How did you start to get interested in direct care?

  • 06:00 – Frustrations and roadblocks

  • 16:31 – Where do you see the benefit in direct care in addressing the problem?

  • 19:10 – What are some obstacles standing in the way of discussing direct care?

  • 25:04 – Emergency physicians are more likely to burn out

  • 28:23 – How does a direct care model differ from a conventional model?

  • 37:19 – What do you wish you had known when you were a medical student?