Welcome to another insightful episode of Nurses With Voices. In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Alejandro Badia, a renowned hand and upper extremity orthopedic surgeon, author, and healthcare entrepreneur. Dr. Badia is the founder of OrthoNow, a network dedicated to providing timely and specialized orthopedic urgent care, bypassing traditional inefficiencies in the healthcare system.

In this episode, we delve into Dr. Badia's journey in addressing systemic healthcare challenges, from the difficulties faced by OrthoNow in engaging communities and scaling up, to his experiences with franchising and the bureaucratic hurdles that slow down patient care. We'll also discuss his book, "Healthcare from the Trenches," which calls for systemic change and awareness, and explore the broader issues within the U.S. healthcare system, including the pivotal role of nurses and the often-overlooked contributions they make.

Join us for an engaging conversation that highlights the need for public advocacy, the impact of media focus, and Dr. Badia's vision for a more efficient and collaborative healthcare future.

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00:00 Ortho offers specialized urgent care with app.

03:23 Alandra's solution struggles with gaining broader engagement.

09:25 Clinicians should authorize procedures, not insurance companies.

11:00 Healthcare cottage industries strain financial resources.

14:43 Microsurgery at Bellevue poorly paid, discussed publicly.

18:06 Discuss frustrations openly to inspire grassroots change.

22:00 Mandatory tests despite medical necessity concerns.

23:41 Dangerous surgeon halted; skilled spine surgeons unrecognized.

28:00 Clinicians must collaborate, engage, share, and market.

29:34 Thanks for coming; stay inspired and empowered.

Takeaways

Dr. Badia founded OrthoNow to address patient access issues.
The healthcare system often leads patients to unnecessary stops.
Engagement from the community is crucial for growth.
Authorization processes create significant barriers to care.
The healthcare system is burdened by non-clinical decision-makers.
Collaboration among healthcare providers is essential.
Public awareness and advocacy are needed for change.
The pandemic accelerated the writing of Dr. Badia's book.
Healthcare professionals must share their experiences to drive change.
The future of healthcare requires a collective effort to improve.

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