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Want functional medicine expenses covered, but insurance won't cover it? Learn about this health insurance alternative - Knew Health!-- Have you ever wanted to get functional medicine care, but cost kept you from being able to afford it?Or - have you been paying for functional medicine out of pocket, and you wonder why you're paying for health insurance if it won't even cover what you need to heal? If you are in either of these categories, then you don't want to miss today's episode! On today's episode, I'm interviewing Danielle Drori about a new health insurance alternative - Knew Health. Knew Health is a cost-sharing ,or health-sharing program, that enables their members to get coverage for medical expenses similar to how we experience coverage with health insurance, but it covers WAY more, for WAY less. I found out about Knew Health in the last 2 years, and while I haven't been able to join yet, they are the top cost-sharing program I would recommend to anyone - and on today's episode, I'm going to show you WHY. By the end of today's episode, you'll understand:How a cost sharing program worksWhat type of things you can share it (it's a LOT!)What types of things can't be sharedAll the ways Knew Health is superior to other cost sharing programs How much a monthly membership costs Tips on how you can transition away from your current health insurance / cost sharing program to Knew Health If you've ever wanted an alternative to health insurance but didn't know where to look - I hope today's episode excites you and gives you hope for a better relationship with your finances and health. EPISODES MENTIONED:Allison's Dad's Episode on Insurance: 182// How to Get the MOST Out of Your Health Insurance in 2024Comparison of Traditional Health Insurance vs. 2 Cost Sharing Programs: 229// My Top Health Insurance Hack to Cover Functional Medicine CONNECT WITH KNEW HEALTH:Enroll Now!Use the code: BBP20 to get 20% off your first year! Book a Call with Danielle / KnewHealthFollow KnewHealth on InstagramKnewHealth WebsiteMembership ChartSimple Cost Calculator HEAL YOUR GUT & BODY:Option #1)

Wellness expert and author Heather Grzych speaks with health innovator James Maskell about one of today's most pressing health concerns: cognitive decline. James shares his personal story of helping his father recover from severe memory loss due to mold exposure and explains why the current medical model is failing to address conditions like Alzheimer's effectively. The conversation explores the early warning signs of cognitive issues, the importance of community-based care, and how lifestyle factors like sleep, nutrition, and social connection play a critical role in brain health. James also discusses his work at the intersection of functional medicine, technology, and community, including new tools like AI-powered decision support and virtual care groups aimed at reversing cognitive decline and transforming how we deliver healthcare.   James Maskell is on a mission to flatten the curve of healthcare costs and has spent the past decade innovating at the cross section of functional medicine and community. To that end, he first created the Functional Forum, the world's largest integrative medicine conference with record-setting participation online and growing physician communities around the world. His first organization, podcast and best selling book of the same name, Evolution of Medicine, prepares health professionals for this new era of personalized, participatory medicine. Since then he has created a number of organizations to scale access to health focused care. His projects include Knew Health (affordable alternative to health insurance acq. 2019) HealCommunity (virtual groups as a service acq 2023, and TruNeura (AI powered decision support for reversing cognitive decline). He also consults startups, healthcare systems and sovereign nations in their efforts to adapt to Non Communicable Disease. He is an in demand speaker, thought leader and impresario, being featured by the World Health Organization, TEDMED, HuffPostLive and TEDx, as well as lecturing to healthcare audiences internationally. He lives in Northern California with his wife and two daughters. www.jamesmaskell.com  Heather Grzych, ADLC is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. She currently serves as the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and is part of the faculty at Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda. Heather's first book, The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, Wisdom of the Body, holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 3% of podcasts globally.  Connect with Heather: Learn more at www.heathergrzych.com   Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather   Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: https://www.heathergrzych.com   Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online

In this thought-provoking episode of The Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason and Matt sit down with James Maskell, a trailblazer in the world of functional and integrative medicine. James has spent over a decade challenging the status quo in the healthcare industry and pushing for a system that prioritizes wellness, prevention, and personalized care over the profit-driven treatment of symptoms. James is the founder of the Functional Forum—the world's largest integrative medicine conference—and the author of the acclaimed book The Community Cure. He's also a pioneer in creating scalable solutions like Knew Health and HealCommunity, which aim to empower individuals and communities to take back control of their health. During this episode, we dive deep into the healthcare industrial complex, exploring how it often focuses on masking symptoms with pharmaceuticals rather than addressing root causes like diet, exercise, and environmental factors. We unpack the dangers of siloed thinking in medicine and discuss how a systems approach—like that seen in functional medicine—could solve many of these issues. James brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, offering actionable solutions and hopeful insights into how communities can reclaim their health. As always, we end on a white-pill note, highlighting the power of collective action and grassroots efforts to challenge a broken system. Don't miss this powerful discussion about how we can break free from the stranglehold of the healthcare industrial complex and build a healthier, freer future. (Length: 1:04:10) Follow James on Twitter: https://x.com/mrjamesmaskell Follow James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjamesmaskell/ James' Website: https://www.jamesmaskell.com/   James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmaskell

Hey Friends, Today I'm speaking with Tim Hirsch, Director of Growth and Development for Knew Health. Knew Health is a community health share company that gives you access to discounted labs, supplements and allows you to choose what kind of practitioner you work with to effectively manage your child's eczema. It's a good one! Let's dig in...  Take Care, Andra  Join us at the Eczema Solutions for Kids, Natural Healing and Comfort Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3218060598452484 SAVE 15% while you harmonize your home at Satic Shield with the code 'eczemakids'   https://saticshield.com Save 20% on natural topical solutions at Taspen's Organics or Dragonfly CBD ointments with code 'Andrapartner20' Want Natural Eczema Solutions but Need Help?   Join the Clear Skin Kids Group Coaching Course! Through SIMPLE diet and nutrition solutions, non-toxic environmental changes and natural at-home remedies you can heal your kid's eczema. Work With Me eczemakids.com/workwithme Download these Free Resources to Get Your Healing Journey Underway!  Grab a list of our go-to resources for all things eczema-safe to use in and around the house. Click here for clothing recommendations, kitchenware, water purification, emf protection, essential oils and MORE Eczema-Free Product Guide- https://eczemakids.com/resources Get a list of the most healing, balancing foods you could possibly give your little one struggling with eczema in the spring, summer and fall/winter. Post these printable lists in the kitchen and add these foods into your meals every time you can! Little changes add up to big improvements! Top Eczema-Fighting Foods By Season- https://eczemakids.com/resources

In this episode, I am speaking with James Maskell, author of The Evolution Of Medicine, and founder of KNEW Health.   We will talk about why community is one of the secret keys to superhuman health, energy, and longevity.  

Functional Medicine Practitioners: What You Will Learn: James' journey into the field of functional medicine How James has been able to help functional medicine practitioners move the needle and grow their business How functional medicine is changing, and what doctors can do to get on the front end of this new movement Why it is so important to get buy-in from your patients in the new era of functional medicine James' perspective on what functional medicine is, and what it should be Different factors that are helping push functional medicine into the mainstream How the commercialization of functional medicine could potentially screw it up The 5C model of functional medicine transformation A New Era of Functional Medicine James Maskell is the founder of The Functional Forum, a monthly program that covers the most important clinical topics, practice development strategies, and the latest health technology for functional medicine practitioners. He also hosts the Evolution of Medicine podcast, which just celebrated its 80th episode. And he is the author of two books, “The Community Cure” and “The Evolution of Medicine.” In this episode of The FM Shift, James joins us to share his journey into the functional medicine field. He shares his perspective on what functional medicine is and what it should be so we can make a greater impact on a greater number of people. Back to the Roots James has been on an incredible journey so far, and since 2014, he has been helping functional medicine practitioners find new ways to move the needle and grow their business. James is able to offer a unique perspective to business problems at FM practices because he doesn't look at them through the lens of a clinician. He has been able to help doctors digitize their practices, build a low-overhead business model, and pursue their passion for functional medicine full-time with greater profitability. James is going back to the fundamental roots of functional medicine, because before we can address the needs of individual people, we have to transform their desire to want to participate. Getting Buy-in From Your Patients The real work of functional medicine practitioners is coming face-to-face with another human being and helping them create a plan of attack to address the things that are making them unhealthy. With a more effective business model in place, these types of doctors can make an impact on a greater number of patients. The most effective functional medicine practices James has worked with put lifestyle first. Once you put your patients in control of their own life and act as a guide on their journey, you will see your practice grow. If you want to get in the front end of this new era of functional medicine, you have to get more buy-in from your patients, helping them understand why they will see results from working with you, and how to participate in their care. Photo by Avrielle Suleiman on Unsplash About James Maskell James Maskell is a serial healthcare founder, innovating at the intersection of functional medicine and community. Projects include the Functional Forum: the world's largest functional medicine conference, Evolution of Medicine: content and communities dedicated to transforming chronic disease care and Knew Health: an affordable alternative to health insurance for health-conscious Americans. He lectures and hosts internationally, and has been featured on TEDMED, Huffpost Live, Further Future, and TEDx. He serves as faculty for physician education on topics of practice management, group medical visits, and health technology. He advises and accelerates startups focused on health creation. How to Connect with James Maskell: Website: http://www.jamesmaskell.com/ https://goevomed.com/ https://knewhealth.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmaskell/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/evolution-of-medicine/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/knew-health/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findfunctional https://www.facebook.com/goevomed/ https://www.facebook.com/knewhealth/ Twitter: @mrjamesmaskell

Are you tired of spending a ridiculous amount on health insurance every year & not even using it? This is the PERFECT episode to #ThinkOutsideTheSystem as we chat with Jennifer Carfagnini, Member Experience and Amy Marzluff, Health & Life Coach, with Knew Health, non faith based medical cost sharing program based on Functional Medicine & working towards Optimal Health.... which is PRECISELY why I featured them in my book, Sickened: How the Government Ruined Healthcare & How to Fix it, now available on Kindle on Amazon ~ http://mybook.to/Sickened_The_Book You'll Learn: • How to reallocate health dollars from "insurance" to optimal health service YOU choose • How Knew Health is different from other health / medical cost sharing programs • What cost sharing looks like with Knew Health • What Small Hinges Open Big Doors means, how it applies to YOUR health, & our fun banter about WHO's phrase this is! • What steps in prevention Knew Health helps with • More! ~ Episode Resources... https://knewhealth.com/ https://www.facebook.com/knewhealth/ https://www.instagram.com/knew_health/ Purchase and read James Maskell's book: https://www.amazon.com/Community-Cure-Transforming-Outcomes-Together-ebook/dp/B08157P7D9 Purchase and read Mark Hyman's book: https://www.amazon.com/Food-Fix-Economy-Communities-Planet-One/dp/031645317X ~ #HealthInsuranceAlternative #HealthSharing #KnewHealth #AmyMarzluff #HealthCoach #JenniferCarfagnini #healthtalk #healthcoaching #community #HealthcareHeroes #HealthcareTips #HealthcareDesign #healthcareforall #HealthcareInnovation #KnewHealth #FreeMarketMedical #FreeMarketHealth #Healthcare #HealthInsurance #ImmuneHealth #FunctionalMedicine #Immunity #Health #Stress #Finances #Goals #HealthSolutions #NeedhamHealthSolutions #TeamNeedham #ActiveLifestyle #MosesLakeProfessionalPharmacy #MLRX #SickenedTheBook #ShawnNeedhamRPh #ThinkOutsideTheSystem #OptimalHealthMatters #ItsTime ~ ***Learn how to empower YOUR family to be in the driver's seat for your healthcare choices {not the system or doctors!} ~ http://mybook.to/Sickened_The_Book ~ Follow Shawn on Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/health_solutions_shawn_needham/ ~ #SickenedTheBook Facebook Page ~ https://www.facebook.com/SickenedTheBook ~ Follow Moses Lake Professional Pharmacy on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/MosesLakeProfessionalPharmacy/ ~ Listen Live Every Monday 1-2pm PST, Call in 509.765.1470 KBSN live stream ~ https://www.kdrmradio.com/stream-radio/ ~ SoundCloud ~ https://soundcloud.com/healthsolutionsshawnjanet ~ iTunes ~ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthsolutionsshawnjanet/id1482969218 ~ Spotify ~ https://open.spotify.com/show/2hcL38IQWGXMIAb4dSpGxT ~ Google Podcasts ~ search Health Solutions with Shawn & Janet ~ iHeartRadio!!!! ~ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-healthsolutionsshawnjanet-61216231 ~ Subscribe to our YouTube channel ~ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4jgpI1BcHaHmpxw0bXuVDA

We're placing a spotlight under chronic pain group visits. As a loyal follower of the show, you know that we tackle and raise awareness around some of the biggest and most important topics and issues affecting pain science, pain care and chronic disease. Our guest is passionate about a single solution to the biggest challenges facing healthcare and how it can eliminate the chronic disease, escalating costs, practitioner shortages, quality care affordability access, practitioner burnout, loneliness, and the physical and mental health conditions we see now. That solution is the healthcare system that functions from a group visit model. Our guest is my good friend, James Maskell. James is the host of a podcast and a show called the Functional Forum, which has become the world's largest integrative medicine community. He's on a mission to create structures necessary to evolve humanity beyond chronic disease, including chronic pain. He lectures internationally and has been featured on TEDx, TEDMED, the Huffington Post, and is also the Founder of Knew Health, a payer solution for chronic disease reversal. In this episode, James will provide you with the guide to creating and structuring group visits including how they originated, what they are, how to run them, how to avoid pitfalls and overcome challenges. Also, best practices for launching and facilitating a group visit, as well as online and digital tools for ongoing support. James will also discuss his book on the episode, which is called The Community Cure. It's an excellent resource if you're interested in group visits, how to structure them and how to get reimbursed for them. You can download that book by going to www.TheCommunityCure.com. I highly recommend you download it and grab your copy. Let's begin and let's learn all about group visits with James Maskell.   Sign up for the latest episode at www.integrativepainscienceinstitute.com/podcasts/. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Healing Pain Podcast Community today: integrativepainsciencinstitute.com Healing Pain Podcast Facebook Healing Pain Podcast Twitter Healing Pain Podcast YouTube Healing Pain Podcast LinkedIn Healing Pain Podcast Instagram

This week on the podcast, I'm sharing some personal musings and research on the power of gratitude for improving your health and life. Then we're also sharing our interview with functional medicine expert James Maskell. Maskell is a true pioneer in the world of functional medicine — he's the founder of Evolution of Medicine, the Functional Forum (the largest community of integrative and functional medicine doctors and practitioners), and kNew Health. In the conversation with James, we discuss: The reason functional medicine is taking off now in the U.S. Promising research results from the Cleveland Clinic's Center for Functional Medicine Why functional medicine provides the best value in healthcare The difference between functional and integrative medicine How he's helping educate conventional docs The Guernsey Journey to 100 Series And much more!  Or watch/read the interview here: https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/james-maskell-functional-medicine/ Do you see a functional medicine doctor? If so, what do you get out of their practice that you don't see from conventional doctors? Tell us in the comments on the article page! xx Adrienne & Team WellBe P.S. Don't forget that the WellBe Spark Health Program https://getwellbe.com/spark-health-program registration starts in January 2020! The program has 8 incredibly powerful modules for creating healthy lifestyle changes that last, including individualized recommendations from the WellBe team for practitioners, like functional medicine doctors! Get on the VIP notification list now to get special offers, discounts, and access to our limited spots!

James Maskell is the founder of Functional Forum, the world's largest integrative medicine conference and KNEW Health, a transformation alternative health-sharing insurance model. He's health advocate and entrepreneur, that's spent a decade encouraging a shift from conventional western medicine toward a wellness-centered, functional medicine model—starting with the doctors themselves. He's also the founder of the Evolution≠... The post How Functional Medicine and Community Health Insurance Cure Chronic Disease, Increase Longevity and Save Money | James Maskell appeared first on The Syndicate.

With the soul of an advocate and the mind of an entrepreneur, James Maskell has spent the past decade sparking debate innovating at the cross section of functional medicine and community. To that end, he created the Functional Forum, the world’s largest integrative medicine conference with record-setting participation online and growing physician communities around the world. His organization and best selling book of the same name, Evolution of Medicine, prepares health professionals for this new era of predictive, preventive medicine. He is also the Founder of KNEW Health, and affordable alternative to health insurance. He is an in demand speaker and impresario, being featured on TEDMED, HuffPostLive and TEDx, as well as lecturing internationally. He lives in Sacramento, CA with his wife and daughter.

In this episode, I am speaking with James Maskell – author of The Evolution Of Medicine, and founder of KNEW Health. We will talk about the scary truth about the health insurance system and how you can save hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars a month by using a more affordable insurance alternative. In this podcast, James will cover: The mind-blowing truth about health insurance in the U.S.(And why your costs are so high) Why health insurance is a pre-paid drug plan How insurance companies know how much to charge you while still making a profit Why the modern healthcare system works the way it does What is KNEW Health and medical cost-sharing? What are the pros/cons vs. insurance The importance of taking ownership of your own health How you can calculate your personal savings on health insurance(And see exactly how to save hundreds or thousands a month)

There is a huge range of opinions when it comes to discussing the current state of healthcare, but one opinion seems almost universal: something needs to change! My guest today, James Maskell, is a true innovator for positive change in the health community. He has spent over 10 years now innovating at the cross-section of functional …

There is a huge range of opinions when it comes to discussing the current state of healthcare, but one opinion seems almost universal: something needs to change! My guest today, James Maskell, is a true innovator for positive change in the health community. He has spent over 10 years now innovating at the cross-section of functional …

There is a huge range of opinions when it comes to discussing the current state of healthcare, but one opinion seems almost universal: something needs to change! My guest today, James Maskell, is a true innovator for positive change in the health community. He has spent over 10 years now innovating at the cross-section of functional …

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James Maskell (@mrjamesmaskell) is the founder of Functional Forum, the world’s largest integrative medicine conference and KNEW Health, a transformation alternative health-sharing insurance model. He’s health advocate and entrepreneur, that’s spent a decade encouraging a shift from conventional western medicine toward a wellness-centered, functional medicine model—starting with the doctors themselves. He’s also the founder of the Evolution≠ of Medicine, a community e-commerce platform for highly customized , tools, products, and services, to embark on a new way of managing healthcare. His book of the same name is available now. James lectures internationally and has been featured on TEDMED, Huffpost Live, TEDx, the HuffingtonPost and more.In today’s episode we discuss:- What Western healthcare got wrong with medicine and health- Ways to fix the healthcare incentive problem, which actually work- How growing up on a commune influenced James’ life- The problem with pharma’s quick-fix silver bullet- Why James decided to reinvent the healthcare system- How community and belonging can beat out any medicine- What James thinks about wearables and genetic testing- The one constant among Blue Zone societies- Why functional medicine is the solution to health- How to design health into our societies- Why we need direct democracy- The surefire way to avoid regret- Why AI and brain-machine interfaces worry James- The scary truth about soil quality- What you NEED to know about Obamacare and insurance- Why regenerative agriculture needs more focus now

Health insurance and health care in America is expensive and broken. For those of us who are taking care of ourselves and staying out of the doctor's office, it can feel like we're paying huge deductibles and premiums…for not much in return. On this episode, James Maskell, founder of Knew Health, talks to Andrea about why functional care isn't covered, how to get rewarded instead of penalized for taking care of yourself and how you can legally beat the health insurance system while saving thousands of dollars a year. This episode of The Microbiome Report is powered by drmicrobiome.com, a new website featuring the research and advice of microbiome researcher, Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum. 

James Maskell joins us today to discuss really exciting new changes for the future of our healthcare system. James is the founder of the Functional Forum, the world’s largest integrative medicine conference, and also is the founder of KNEW Health, an affordable alternative to health insurance for health conscious Americans. In this episode we dive into why our current healthcare system is broken and some really exciting new ideas on how we’re shifting into a very effective healthcare system. Here are some things we cover in this episode: Why the current model of healthcare is broken How healthcare cost sharing works The tremendous power of community The impact group healthcare visits can have Using the therapeutic order for a healthier community: beginning with lifestyle (mindset, community, food, movement), then the least invasive and least costly treatment, then only more invasive or more costly treatments as needed. Money saving tips for health Real talk on taking time to care for your body How our culture is already changing for the better For full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/healing-collectively-an-exploration-of-a-new-model-of-healthcare

Can we really afford to just wait and only treat people when they're chronically ill? No, we simply cannot continue to fund this problem. Through KNEW Health, we’re creating a new story that empowers people to own their wellness, save money, and receive the healthcare they actually need. - James Maskell Are you ready to take your health into your own hands without insurance, bureaucracy, and high healthcare costs holding you back?   ---> Join the Wellness Warrior VIP Club: get exclusive discounts on new wellness tools, be first in line for new podcasts, get access to invite-only events, and so much more.** ---> Get The Morning 21: A powerful (and free) system designed to give you more energy, let go of old weight, and live life well. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | *REVIEW THIS PODCAST   In Wellness Force Radio episode 259, Creator of The Functional Forum, CEO & Founder of The Evolution of Medicine, and Author of The Evolution of Medicine, and Founder of KNEW Health, James Maskell, discusses how the healthcare system is set up to keep people hooked on long-term medications and actually lead them to worse health, why functional medicine's focus is turning towards whole health treatments, and why reversing chronic disease should be our number one priority right now in the world of healthcare. Discover how functional medicine, community micro practice, and direct primary care will change the future of healthcare as we know it. KNEW Health Finally, the alternative to expensive health insurance you've been waiting for. Click here to learn more about KNEW Health today. KNEW Health is not an insurance company. We are a community of healthy, happy, wellness-minded individuals like yourself, who work together to stay well and contribute to a community fund to support one another’s large medical bills. Think of this as a safety net for large, unexpected medical costs. Because you take care of your health, you’re likely to need less medical expense support — so why should you pay insane insurance premiums when you can have your large expenses supported by our Medical Cost-Sharing Community that is over 10,000 members strong? With conventional health insurance, you–the healthy person who exercises, doesn’t smoke, and eats fresh fruits and vegetables–are subsidizing the medical expenses of people who smoke, don’t exercise, and eat junk food all day. How unfair is that? Furthermore, with health insurance, it’s likely you’re paying these high premiums and yet not using many of your benefits. That’s money down the drain each and every month. At KNEW Health, you’ll be paying so much less each month–which gives you more money to invest in wellness and preventative care, such as fitness classes, acupuncture, massage, healthy fresh food, and herbs and supplements. Wouldn’t you rather invest your monthly health expenses into life-giving wellness care, rather than sending that money to faceless health insurance bureaucracies, never to be seen again? By making a commitment to living a healthy lifestyle, you’re helping transform health care.   "Many of us don't need these expensive medical visits, lab tests, and pharmaceuticals. Most chronic disease is driven by lifestyle and can be fixed by lifestyle." - James Maskell Listen To Episode 259 As James Maskell Uncovers: KNEW Health - What it is, how it can help you, and how it's changing the narrative around healthy lifestyles and self-awareness. Why he did the KNEW Health Tour - a 4-month family trip to launch evolution of alternative health. Why functional medicine goes much further into our health's journey than just a couple of lab tests. How functional medicine can help prevent the body from degrading, slowing down, and experiencing chronic disease. The Community Micro Practice - how it's benefiting the world of functional medicine and changing the lives of both healthcare practitioners and their patients. The vital importance of looking at our emotions and past traumas so that they do not manifest into a disease. Steps people can take to begin looking for a functional medicine practitioner that's right for them. What Direct Primary Care is and how it can improve a doctor's relationship with patients and the ability to afford healthcare. His 3-part strategy for the true transformation of healthcare explained. The high amount of insurance he was facing while living and working in New York City and what answers he found when he sought out different opportunities. His mission to begin his own program to help people save money on insurance and encourage others to reach out to functional medical doctors when they really need it. The experiences that transformed his life and drove him to keep going in his mission and see this functional medicine movement through. How the company, Heal, is changing healthcare by having practitioners go straight to the patients' homes. The flood of new applications and tools that are available right now such as GoodRx and MDSave which can help you cut down on the price of healthcare. His explanation for why it's unlikely that functional medicine will be delivered through health insurance anytime soon. Why it's easier to change your behavior and reduce chronic disease while in a group environment compared to working one-on-one with a singular healthcare provider. How healing with psychedelics and marijuana can play a part in functional medicine. The first step you can take towards shifting your health by finding a community environment that can help you. "More medicine doesn't actually equal better health outcomes. In fact, the more you use the medical system, the worse your off your health outcomes are going to be in the long run." - James Maskell "Functional medicine is a new operating system of delivering health that is focused on three main principles: root cause resolution, holistic viewpoint, and participatory system. What really differentiates functional medicine from integrative, naturopathic, or holistic medicine is that it's a reproducible system and structure which helps everyone follow the same steps. In that sense, it prioritizes what you should be doing in a specific order and that makes it much more efficient than other methods." - James Maskell "The most effective way that functional medicine is being delivered is through a group format such as that at The Cleveland Clinic. There's really something powerful about the vulnerability of being in front of a group and the community that's created by being amongst supportive peers." - James Maskell "What will it take to facilitate a consciousness transformation in how we view healthcare? There is a very clear engine of transformation consciousness that happens when people go to a functional medicine doctor. When you go to an empathetic provider like that, they will empower you to take action to form a new story about your life." - James Maskell "If you can get people to change behavior in a group environment, a lot of the chronic disease will go away. Many of us don't need these expensive medical visits, lab tests, and pharmaceuticals. Most chronic disease is driven by lifestyle and can be fixed by lifestyle, we just need structures that are efficient enough to deliver it."  - James Maskell Links From Today's Show James Maskell Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn KNEW Health Facebook Instagram YouTube The Functional Forum The Evolution of Medicine The Evolution of Medicine by James Maskell Rythmia GoodRx app  MDSave app Heal.com ICEERS - International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, Research Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies - MAPS Dr. Mark Hyman Valerian/lemon balm use for sleep disorders during menopause. (Organifi GOLD) The Cleveland Clinic Jason Silva Dr. Kelly Brogan Dr. Jeffrey Gladd Michael Pollan WFR 096 Daniel Schmachtenberger WFR 185 Gerry Powell WFR 140 Chris Kresser WFR 249 Niraj Naik About James Maskell With the soul of an advocate and the mind of an entrepreneur, James Maskell has spent the past decade sparking debate and encouraging a shift away from conventional western medicine and toward a wellness-centered, functional medicine model--starting with the doctors themselves. To that end, he created Functional Forum, the world's largest integrative medicine conference with record-setting participation online and growing physician communities around the world. He's also the founder of the Evolution of Medicine, a community e-commerce platform which provides highly curated and customized resources, tools, products, and services, making it easier and more affordable for conventional doctors to embark on a new way of managing healthcare. An in-demand speaker and lively impresario, with a broad and thriving network in the functional medicine space, James lectures internationally and has been featured on TEDMED, HuffPost Live, TEDx and more, and contributor to Huffington Post, KevinMD, TheDoctorBlog.com, and MindBodyGreen. He serves on the faculty of George Washington University's Metabolic Medicine Institute, and speaks regularly on the integrative medicine conference circuit. 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In this episode, Sarah and Stacy are clearing the confusion surrounding a common question: what's the difference between integrative, functional, and naturopathic medicine? They're breaking down what makes each of these areas of medicine unique as well as giving their recommendations for how to find the best doctor for you. Click here to listen in iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 338: Integrative, Functional or Naturopathic? (0:00) Intro Last week's episode TPV Podcast, Episode 337: What’s the Deal With Celery Juice? is going viral! If you missed it, be sure to check it out! Stacy is recovering from an allergic reaction to accidental gluten consumption. Despite checking with the server to confirm the cracker was gluten-free, it turned out the cracker was not, so Stacy has been suffering through 3 days of achy joints and inflammation. Stacy is preparing for her upcoming event, ThePaleoMom Workshop and Retreat at 1440 Multiversity! It runs February 15 - 17 (over President's Day weekend) Chef-cooked AIP menu with bone broth at every meal (with other options for spouses or plus ones) Sarah will be giving 14.5 hours of seminar over 3 days Free meditation, yoga, qi gong, tai chi classes This retreat is for both newbies and experienced AIP'ers alike (8:30) Listener email from Jessica "Hi Stacy!I am binge listening to yours and Sarah‘s podcast, which I know, you’re sorry, ha ha, and I’m at the episode where you introduce RealEverything.com, and you just gave your email address out, and so that prompted me to just send you an email, which is a long time coming. I just want to say thank you so much for the podcast! It has changed my life in so many ways. I’ve been on and off Paleo for probably about like eight years now, but as I start to learn more of the science, I just find that I am making better decisions and really allowing this to be a lifestyle and not just something I half heartedly do some of the time. I know Sarah would be really happy to hear that :-)Anyway, I could say so much but I really just wanted to say thank you and to let you know that what you guys do really does make a huge difference in peoples lives and in their health, and therefore in living a longer and more for filling life, and so I can’t thank you enough. Literally, in all my spare time I’m listening to the podcast because I just want to absorb as much information as possible and you guys are so thoroughly entertaining that I can think of no better way to spend my free time :-) I wish you and your family the best of luck in everything you do! Jessica" Stacy and Sarah are touched by the kind words! Thank you, Jessica! Stacy says it's easy to get caught up in any negative feedback about the podcast (or so many other things!) so it's really heartwarming to receive listener feedback like this. It's a great reminder to be positive on the internet and in communications, not just negative. Do your best to be a good person! (16:05) Today's topic: the difference between integrative, functional, and naturopathic medicine? Megan asks: "What is the difference between Integrative medicine, Functional Medicine, and Naturopathic medicine? And this is somewhat rhetorical, but why are none of them covered by conventional medical insurance? I am researching alternative medical providers in my area and since none are covered by insurance, I would like to get as much bang for the buck as possible. Any clarification would be appreciated.Also In my search for alternative care, I found several providers offering a "Zyto Advanced Scan" using zyto technology. To put it in a term I have heard Stacy use - is this woo woo?" Side note... go watch James Corden's updated version of Alanis Morissette's "Isn't it Ironic?". Stacy says there is a type of insurance called the Flex Plan which allows you to put money toward certain medical products and services. Sarah notes there's a new health insurance called Knew Health whose mission is to make alternative medicine something that is covered. (21:52) Integrative Medicine This refers to an additional certification through the American Board of Physician Specialities. Integrative medicine is a more holistic approach to medicine. Affirms the importance of the relationship between practitioner and patient Focuses on the whole person Includes diet and lifestyle Emphasizes not just healing, but well-being Additional practices integrated into a doctor's medical practice have high-quality scientific evidence of safety and efficacy Might include alternative therapies like acupuncture, yoga, and massage Integrative medical specifical are MDs who have taken an additional certification. The term is starting to be misused by health care providers so do your research. Look for an "Integrative Medicine Specialist" or "Integrative Medicine Doctor." Make sure they have an MD at the end of their name. (25:45) Functional Medicine Functional medicine is an additional training but is not limited to just medical doctors. Chiropractors, naturopathic doctors, physical therapists, nutritionists, acupuncturists, etc, can all take this additional certification. They can apply functional medicine practices within their scope of practice. Functional medicine itself is very similar to integrative medicine. Integrative medicine is treating the whole person whereas functional medicine is treating the root cause. Functional medicine looks at the different biological systems in the body to identify what the underlying cause is. Instead of giving you a drug to mask symptoms, a functional medicine doctor wants to figure out what's causing this in the first place. A functional medicine practitioner can be an MD but doesn't have to be. Some things are covered by insurance (blood work, for example) but others, like appointments, are not. This model is common with both functional and integrative models. (30:32) Naturopathic doctors Conventionally trained doctors or allopathic doctors go to medical school, then do an internship and residency to specialize. Naturopathic doctors, on the other hand, do a similar training but in a different program. This program has a different philosophy that's centered on using the power of nature in supporting the body's inherent ability to heal. A naturopathic is more limited in the types of drugs they can prescribe. They can order the same tests but may do other tests. They will likely do a wide range of alternative therapies, even the ones that aren't strongly backed by science. (34:31) The Zyto Advanced Scan Sarah and Stacy are calling this one a little "woo woo." The idea is that it measures the electrical resistance in your skin to different stimuli. The computer can interpret the stimuli to determine what medications and supplements are good for you. This machine is marketed to alternative health providers who can plug in the specific products they can carry, which will then be recommended to the customer. There is no scientific evidence to back this machine. (38:40) The Bottom Line Sarah says there are advantages to seeing an MD because they can prescribe pharmaceuticals in addition to supplements and botanicals. If you want to go the naturopathic route, look for naturopathic doctors with functional medicine training. Go to an initial consult and ask your practitioner questions: What's your philosophy? (are they talking about "root cause" or "whole person") Do they have experience treating your condition? How much do they charge? Is any part of what you do covered by insurance? Can you get tests ordered by your regular doctor so you can save money? What are your first line treatments? Do you tackle diet and lifestyle first or herbals and botanicals first? Do they do other alternative therapies? What types of laboratory studies do you use? Ideally, they're doing saliva, stools, and urine tests. Muscle tests don't have much scientific validity. Do you have a good repour with this doctor? Stacy says to trust your gut. You are paying for a service the same way you're paying for a service in any other capacity. Just because someone has a recommendation, it doesn't mean it's the right recommendation for you. A good health care provider will: engage in your conversation be interested in the research you've done before your appointment appreciate you having an open mind and deferring to them as the expert, but will have a conversation with you make you feel like you're respected give you personalized care Stacy asks Sarah to clarify what a nurse practitioner is. Sarah says a nurse practitioner is a step in between being a registered nurse and a family physician. They can do some diagnostics and prescriptions. It's common to have NPs in practices doing the simpler cases. They go through a rigorous training program. Stacy notes that NPs seem to have more practical experience and can provide better guidance on lifestyle choices. Whichever way you go, it’s that relationship that actually is the thing that makes the biggest difference. Stacy encourages listeners to look for local holistic health groups for practitioner recommendations. Sarah is happy to give you her recommendation for a functional medicine doctor if you live in the Atlanta area. Please message her on Instagram and she will share that information. Please do not ask Stacy for a recommendation. Get your questions in! We want to hear from you! And there's no end to questions we can answer and topics we can address! Engage on social media! That's how we get feedback! Thank you for listening. Resources  

I want to start off today's episode with a big thank you to my guest, James Maskell, for making me aware of functional medicine and kickstarting the journey I'm on today (even if he didn't know it).   Before I started with the School of Applied Functional Medicine, I read his book, The Evolution of Medicine, and was attending Monthly meetings at the Amen Clinic here in Atlanta to watch the Functional Forum as a group.   So, again, a big thank you!   Who is James Maskell?   James Maskell has spent the past decade encouraging a shift away from conventional western medicine and toward a wellness-centered, functional medicine model. To that end, he created Functional Forum, the world's largest integrative medicine conference.   He's also the founder of the https://goevomed.com/ (Evolution of Medicine), a community e-commerce platform that provides highly curated and customized resources, tools, products, and services, making it easier and more affordable for conventional doctors to embark on a new way of delivering healthcare.   But I brought James on the show to talk about the launch an incredible new project: a health cooperative called KNEW Health, which is poised to fight chronic disease through prevention and by using functional & integrative medicine.   What is KNEW Health?   I love this quote from James: “Together, we can disrupt the current healthcare model, shifting the paradigm away from the over-dependency on an allopathic, disease-centered model, to create a more sustainable, preventative system.”   To bring people together behind this mission, James has been traveling the country with the KNEW Vision Tour, a 22-city, grass-roots effort dedicated to massively raising national awareness about functional medicine as the solution to our nation's health crisis.   He's been, of course, sharing his vision for KNEW Health and the integrated set of services that it offers members, which James calls the 5 C's: Culture, Community, Coaching, Care, and Cost Sharing.   There's already over a million Americans (including myself) using medical cost sharing models to offset medical costs, similar to insurance but without the same limitations. However, KNEW expands on this concept with a fully realized health plan. Plus, KNEW Health is the first entirely non-denominational medical cost sharing program in the U.S.   “As long as you're interested in health and wellness and participate in a healthy lifestyle, you can be part of the KNEW community.”   --     Resources: Learn more at https://knewhealth.com/ (https://knewhealth.com/) Listen: The Evolution of Medicine podcast Connect with James:  Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Read: The Evolution of Medicine: Join the Movement to Solve Chronic Disease and Fall Back in Love with Medicine Read: Top 10 Ways to Save Money on Healthcare   Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!   Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.   --   Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.   -- The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

Feeling disgruntled by her Maine federal elected officials’ lack of responsiveness, sky-rocketing health insurance costs for herself and her patients, the opioid crisis, Congress’ failure to pass meaningful gun safety laws, and their willful ignorance of environmental issues, Dr. Cat London decided to run for US Senate as the only Democratic challenger thus far to incumbent Senator Susan Collins.  Dr. Cat has worked with Doctors for America serving as a State Director and is currently the women’s delegate from Maine to the American Academy of Family Physicians. She is also on the legislative commission & public Health commission of the Maine Medical Association and serves on the Maine Democratic state committee.   You may have seen her on all the major networks as a medical contributor, but today she joins us “In The Ladies’ Room”!

The sad truth about health insurance in America is that it isn’t making people any healthier or more optimized. How could medical cost sharing be a solution to this issue? What is the 3-step plan for revolutionizing healthcare? How can the introduction of health coaching actually alleviate a lot of the pressure placed on physicians? On this episode, I talk to influencer and founder of the Functional Forum, James Maskell, about how to change healthcare for the better. If we’re all incentivized as a community to keep costs low and stay healthy, why don’t we do things to facilitate that? -James Maskell   Three Takeaways Doctors know that the current sick care model is filled with problems, and that a change is needed.   Medical cost sharing can revolutionize healthcare​ and remove the unnecessarily high costs.​   A non-prescriber on the front end of medicine is a great strategy for reducing healthcare costs. At the start of the show, James shared how he got into the world of functional medicine, and some of the issues that have been created by the sick care model. We also talked about why traditional healthcare is a scam that takes way too much money, and why a lot of people who care about optimization choose cash-pay instead. We talked about how the sick care model is also destroying the trust between patients and doctors.   We also discussed: How doctors are short-changed by the system How doctors can enroll and get trained with Knew Health The 3-step plan to revolutionizing medicine   The most beneficial form of medicine looks a lot more like functional medicine than the sick care model. Medical cost sharing is a way to care for the people who can’t get help in the current model. If we can combine functional medicine with affordable, scalable solution with medical cost sharing, it will completely change the game. Instead of waiting for people to get sick, we’ve got to start being proactive, live with purpose, and be part of a community that prioritizes health.   Guest Bio- James Maskell is the creator of Functional Forum and, the world’s largest integrative medicine conference. He is also the founder of The Evolution of Medicine. He lectures and hosts internationally, and has been featured on TEDMED, Huffpost Live, TEDx and more, and is a contributor to Huffington Post, KevinMD, thedoctorblog and MindBodyGreen. He serves on the faculty of George Washington University’s Metabolic Medicine Institute and has lectured to doctors on three continents. Go to https://functionalforum.com for more information. He is also the co-founder of Knew Health, a medical cost sharing company. Go to https://knewhealth.com and use the cost calculator to see how much you would save with Knew Health.

Lifestyle-driven chronic disease accounts for 86% of healthcare costs in America, but the current system was not designed to address the issue. So, how do we build a new operating system that is proactive rather than reactive? That focuses on lifestyle rather than medication? That is built on empowerment and community rather than disease and risk and fear? James Maskell is the founder of KNEW Health, a payer solution for chronic disease reversal, and the host of the Functional Forum podcast and flagship show, the world’s largest integrated medicine community. A sought-after international speaker, he has appeared on TEDx, TEDMED and HuffPostLive. James is passionate about creating the structures necessary to evolve humanity beyond chronic disease. Today, James joins us to discuss the numbers around chronic disease, explaining why people living in the Blue Zones are much healthier than the general population. He shares the KNEW Health approach to healthcare, discussing how the cost sharing model differs from traditional insurance, the services provided by the KNEW Health billing concierge, and the criteria for becoming a member. James also describes the impact of the ACA in America and how it has put money behind an inefficient system that has no discernible impact on health. Listen in for insight into how James is building a network of functional medicine doctors and learn how to create a community to support you in adopting healthy habits that prevent chronic disease. Topics Covered [1:36] James’ interest in chronic disease prevention Grew up with integrated medicine Better alternative to existing system [3:54] The numbers around chronic disease Cost of $47T in next 20 years Accounts for 86% of costs in US Life expectancy decrease (last two years) [5:53] The Blue Zones Societies where people live to 100 Much lower incidence of chronic disease Common thread = culture and community [7:16] The KNEW Health approach to healthcare Create culture and community Build new operating system of medicine Promote practice of functional medicine [11:22] How cost sharing differs from insurance Cost sharing has no network Pay cash for significant discount Submit bill to community, receive check [20:03] The benefits of paying in cash Doctor works for YOU Dramatic cost reduction [22:42] The KNEW Health billing concierge Directs client to best facility Negotiates rate to reduce bill [27:34] The criteria to become a KNEW Health member American citizen under 65 Best fit for health conscious, self-employed [32:10] The potential for KNEW Health to expand globally Need in America to create preventive system Every country struggling with chronic disease [35:16] The impact of the Affordable Care Act 60% of insurance revenue from government Put money behind inefficient system [37:41] Why James started with doctors Increase # of functional medicine doctors Make easier to learn about this approach 30K doctors in network thus far [41:11] James’ advice on healthcare Behavior change sustainable in community Online resources to make offline connections Learn More About James Maskell KNEW Health Functional Forum Evolution of Medicine Resources The Evolution of Medicine: Join the Movement to Solve Chronic Disease and Fall Back in Love with Medicine by James Maskell The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest by Dan Buettner The Blue Zones Solution: Eating and Living Like the World’s Healthiest People by Dan Buettner GladdMD

James Maskell, CEO and founder of KNEW Health and creator of the Functional Forum, is on the Live Well Podcast to speak about chronic illness, functional medicine and the evolution of healthcare. The rates and costs of chronic disease are rising globally. Our current medical model works well for acute illnesses and trauma, but is not adequately equipped to reverse or prevent chronic and degenerative illness. Tune in to hear James speak about a KNEW model of healthcare. 

James Maskell talks about systems thinking, patient/practitioner engagement, and root cause resolution as the future of medicine. His newest venture, KNEW Health, seeks to change the face of healthcare by adopting a functional medicine model and making healthcare more affordable.  The reason why functional medicine appears expensive. I think it's actually an illusion, right? What what's actually expensive $10,000 per person in America per year is expensive. Humira, at $5,000 per month for a biological, is expensive. Healthcare is expensive, the reason why functional medicine appears expensive, is because it's not included in your medical plan. James Maskell Who is James Maskell? With the soul of an advocate and the mind of an entrepreneur, James Maskell has spent the past decade sparking debate and encouraging a shift away from conventional western medicine and toward a wellness-centered, functional medicine model—starting with the doctors themselves. To that end, he created Functional Forum, the world’s largest integrative medicine conference with record-setting participation online and growing physician communities around the world. His organization and best selling book of the same name, Evolution of Medicine, prepares health professionals for this new era of predictive, preventive medicine. His newest venture, KNEW Health, is a new alternative to health insurance for health-conscious Americans. He is an in-demand speaker and impresario, being featured on TEDMED, HuffPostLive and TEDx, as well as lecturing internationally. Key Highlights of the Podcast [5:09] Why did James start the Functional Forum? [14:59] How does Functional Medicine bring down the cost of healthcare? [21:51] The case for more functional medicine doctors [28:12 ] Why Trump getting elected allowed James to start KNEW Health [34:41] How to scale the community model KNEW Health promotes? [44:01] Psychedelics and their role in fixing PTSD [45:34] Does KNEW Health plan to expand outside of The United States of America?  [49:23] James answers the final four questions Resources Mentioned Complexity Medicine: The Basis for a Functional Standard of Care with Daniel Schmachtenburger Evolution of Medicine by James Maskell Functional Forum Qualia Mind by Neurohacker Collective (use the code BOOMER for a discount) Linchpin by Seth Godin KNEW Health  The Final Four with James Maskell  What is health to you? The ability to actualize your potential as a human How do you enhance your focus? Qualia Mind Favorite book on high performance?  Linchpin by Seth Godin Continue Your High-Performance Journey with James Maskell KNEW Health  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today’s guest is none other than James Maskell from Evolution of Medicine and Knew Health. On today’s show we discuss the future of healthcare; and more importantly: how can we get functional medicine and health coaching to the forefront of primary care. Our conversation gets into things like socialized medicine vs insurance-based and cash pay […]

“To create better health you need to make a critical shift away from conventional medicine with its disease care focus and myopic view of illness and people, toward one that emphasizes root cause resolutions and that heals the whole person.” Those are the words of Dr. Mowll’s guest today, CEO of KNEW Health, James Maskell.   James Maskell has been creating levers for significant positive change in healthcare for over a decade. Following an education in healthcare economics, James has played a part in building a number of successful businesses in the space. He has co-created and hosts the Functional Forum, the world’s largest integrative medicine conference. His book and organization of the same name, The Evolution of Medicine, further propelled the mission of exponentially growing the pool of functional medicine practitioners.   In this episode, Dr. Mowll and James discuss how to create the optimal healthcare model to prevent and reverse type 2 diabetes and other chronic health problems, how using a physician-supervised health coach improves health outcomes, the three Cs to fixing the healthcare system, and creating a new model which supports health optimization. James also explains how we can use online tools to create offline connections which provide support for greater success, and why group visits in education can actually be more effective than one-on-one care with better outcomes and patient results.   Key Takeaways: [:58] All about Dr. Mowll’s guest today, James Maskell. [3:10] Dr. Mowll reads an iTunes review. Remember, if you leave a review and Dr. Mowll reads it on the podcast he’ll send you the best of the Diabetes Summit on a flash drive. [5:03] Dr. Mowll welcomes James Maskell to the podcast. [5:47] James’s thoughts on movements to reverse type 2 diabetes. [9:19] James explains KNEW Health’s vision and about the progress they’ve made recently. [10:44] How using a physician-supervised health coach improves health outcomes. [16:18] The three Cs to fixing the healthcare system. [19:36] How to use online tools to create offline connections and why it can help provide support for greater success in reversing type 2 diabetes. [27:10] How community groups can be incredibly effective towards better health. [28:51] James’s solutions and ideas for overcoming the prohibiting costs of functional medicines and an alternative to health insurance equals the KNEW Health Cooperative. [41:46] What concept, quote, or idea encapsulates James’s work? [42:26] If James was sitting around with the leaders of the world to solve the diabetes epidemic, what would be his advice?   Mentioned in this Episode: KNEW Health KNEW Health Cooperative (KNEWHealthNow.com) Free content and tour event dates! Paleo f(x) Virta Health Sarah Hallberg at Virta Health Stephen Phinney at Virta Health Incenticare   Enjoyed the Podcast? Subscribe on iTunes and leave a review! For more Dr. Mowll, check out his Instagram and Facebook — and drop a like while you’re there!   For more information on this week’s episode, visit: DrMowll.com/Podcasts

This Evolution of Medicine Podcast, Coaching and Functional Medicine: A Match Made in Value-Based-Care-Heaven, features KNEW Health’s Director of Coaches and the founder of The School of Applied Functional Medicine, Tracy Harrison, MS. Tracy first appeared on the Functional Forum with her “Future of Functional in Five: Health Coach Keys to the Future” in December 2016 (watch it here). In this interview, Tracy talks about the value she’s seen in KNEW Health’s experiment of creating a new practitioner: the physician-supervised functional-medicine trained health coach. Tune in for all details, plus some invaluable tips for doctors and health coaches, including: Why Tracy believes strongly that functional medicine science alone is not enough to transform people’s health, and how health coaching helps facilitates the behavioral changes necessary to get sustainable results The key role health coaches play in helping practitioners prevent burnout, focus on root cause resolution and run a profitable practice An insider look at KNEW Health’s physician-supervised, functional-medicine-trained health coaching model---and how this could rapidly transform the future of medicine Why “Tier Two” patients are often the ones who benefit most from health coaching The inside scoop on what KNEW Health is looking for when hiring health coaches ...and much more If value in medicine is outcomes divided by cost, then the functional medicine-trained health coach could become the most valuable provider in medicine. Want to learn more about how health coaches could help streamline your practice? Click here to listen and subscribe to the Podcast today.   Resources mentioned in this podcast: The School of Applied Functional Medicine KNEW Health

Lifestyle Medicine in Community: By the Numbers This week’s podcast features Dr. Mohan-pal Singh Chandan, a GP working within the NHS who we met at the Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine Conference this year. Dr. Chandan has garnered government support to start up a community-based lifestyle medicine clinic in a poor area of inner city Birmingham, UK. By supporting lifestyle interventions and incentivizing peer-to-peer medicine, they’ve not only seen a dramatic reduction in medical visits and pharmaceutical use, but also remissions of so-called chronic conditions throughout their pilot program. Tune in today to see the dramatic power of lifestyle community interventions for improving patient outcomes, including: How Dr. Chandan convinced his employer to fund this pilot program A summary of pilot program data, like how patient empowerment led to a 20% reduction in GP visits, a 10% reduction in prescription costs and a variety of positive health outcomes for Birmingham residents Dr. Chandan‘s favorite structures for facilitating successful peer-to-peer medicine The special role faith-based communities play in community-based healthcare, and how those qualities can translate to any community Details on how we plan to use kNew Health Cooperative to bring medicine back into communities, re-empower patients and achieve these same types of results in the United States This impressive data from Dr. Chandan’s pilot program offers further proof that community-based health incentives and peer-to-peer support are the ultimate creators of good health. Learn how it’s done (and how we plan to do it with kNew Health) by listening and subscribing to the podcast today. Resources mentioned in this podcast: The kNew Health Cooperative

In Part 2 we welcome back Benicomp Insurance CEO Doug Short to explain how their new product, IncentiCare® makes functional medicine coverage accessible and affordable for all employees, not just CEOs, executives and business owners.  If you got excited about the new patient potential outlined in last week’s podcast, you’ll be jumping out of your seat over what Doug has in store today. Tune in right now and learn why IncentiCare® and kNew Health will be the driving forces that bring functional medicine to the masses, including: What IncentiCare® is, why it’s unlike any insurance product you’ve worked with before and why it’s a perfect match for the functional medicine operating system The role our community has to play in the evolution of insurance and “trend suppression” Why IncentiCare® is the ideal product for employers interested in cutting healthcare costs and incentivizing healthy lifestyle choices How IncentiCare is revolutionizing the insurance industry, by profiting when they save employers money, not the other way around What the new partnership between kNew Health and Benicomp means to you, your practice and the future of functional How, with your help, the kNew Vision tour and IncentiCare could make functional medicine accessible to millions more people this year It’s time to act like we’re winning, because a whole new world is about open up for our ecosystem via IncentiCare. If you would like to support our efforts to make FxMed accessible to millions, we’d love to hear from you about local employers or business owners who could be a good fit for IncentiCare®. Tell us about them by clicking here.  

This week’s podcast: “James Maskell Exposed: Lab Testing Functional Style” features our good friend Dr. Jeff Gladd MD Medical Director at kNew Health, interpreting our co-founder James Maskell’s functional lab results on-air. Not everyone would agree to have their health markers broadcast for the world to hear, but James has done this before in “The Genetics Summit” and is back for more. The goal of this expose´ is two-fold: For practitioners: to demonstrate the power of functional lab work has to improve patient outcomes and super-charge your practice For patients: To help demystify the world of functional medicine and inspire listeners to get out there and get these life-changing functional labs done. Tune in to watch James get exposed and learn: How functional lab work transformed Dr. Gladd’s practice and improved patient outcomes What types of labs he recommends…and why he typically doesn’t recommend a full pricey workup for each patient How he gets these labs done for his patients at a super affordable rate What James’ actual lab marker ranges mean according to functional lab interpretation, and what Dr. Gladd recommends he do to get them back to optimal ranges How Dr. Gladd and James’ new venture: “kNew Health” works to help members save big on lab work, health coaching and self-health creation Plus, we will air James’ re-test results, after he’s had a few months to follow Dr. Gladd’s advice to improve his markers, so stay tuned for that! And be sure to check out Dr. Gladd and James’ newest venture kNew Health, a membership-based program aimed to provide functional medicine at an accessible and affordable rate.