The Direct Care Movement | Season 4 Episode 8

A New Era in Surgery: Dr. Mathew Abraham’s Direct Care Model

In this episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III welcomes Dr. Matthew Abraham, a general surgeon and founder of Veritas Surgery. Dr. Abraham shares his journey from traditional hospital settings to establishing a direct care model that emphasizes transparency in surgical pricing. He discusses the challenges of the current healthcare system, including the lack of price transparency and the financial barriers that often prevent patients from receiving necessary care. Dr. Abraham explains how Veritas Surgery offers all-inclusive pricing for procedures, ensuring patients know exactly what to expect without hidden fees. The conversation also explores the advantages of direct contracting for employers and the potential for a more patient-centered approach to healthcare. This episode is a must-listen for healthcare professionals, patients, and employers interested in understanding the benefits of direct care and innovative solutions in the surgical landscape.

Published on
August 06, 2026

Chapters

  • 00:00 – The Direct Care Movement podcast dives into the intricacies of direct care
  • 00:41 – Veritas Surgery offers direct transparent prices for surgery
  • 06:42 – The biggest and fastest growing market for Veritas is self insured employers
  • 09:33 – Veritas operates as a physician group rather than a new surgery center
  • 13:21 – Veritas guarantees upfront payment to the surgeon within one business day
  • 17:39 – Joe Blow: The solution to healthcare costs is local, not national
  • 19:37 – Your goal is to hire surgeons full time into this practice model
  • 21:53 – What is the single biggest objection that you’ve heard from physicians about direct care
  • 23:02 – For employers, what is the biggest objection to direct contracting for healthcare
  • 26:12 – The biggest thing for facilities is they want to be busy
  • 27:35 – ABC widget maker thinking about getting into direct care through insurance
  • 29:26 – You can maintain independence by working as an independent practice instead of for an employer
  • 31:03 – Medical students, what’s your single biggest piece of advice for medical students
  • 32:29 – Dr. Abraham is the founder of Veritas Surgery. How do people find you