He had $26,000 in medical debt! Now he’s built an affordable alternative that will save YOU moneyImagine receiving a $26,000 bill for a single emergency room visit during an anxiety attack. For Travis Bockenstedt, now Chief Experience Officer at Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care, this was the catalyst for a radical shift—fueling his mission to transform healthcare. At Pinnacle, Travis champions a direct-pay model that bypasses traditional insurance, offering patients affordable care through a monthly subscription. In this episode, he shares how this personal experience inspired him to become a change agent, what Pinnacle aims to achieve, and the unique challenges of implementing this model. Travis brings over 15 years in media, marketing, and management and has become a pro-business advocate, fighting for policy changes in Washington, D.C., to reshape American healthcare. We discuss the barriers he faces, the insurance companies’ grip on the U.S. system, and the surprising successes he’s witnessed along the way. Join us as we explore his journey, his vision for a better healthcare model, and his advice for those ready to challenge the status quo.0:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest2:05 Travis’s $26,000 ER Bill Experience3:53 Discovering Direct Primary Care5:55 The Fee-for-Service Problem7:35 The Direct Primary Care Model10:10 Personal Experiences with Healthcare Costs14:58 Who Should Consider Direct Primary Care18:14 The Role of Health Shares25:24 Communicating the New Healthcare Model27:18 Challenges in Promoting Alternative Healthcare Models28:09 Educating the Public on Healthcare vs. Health Insurance28:40 Political Barriers and Fear Mongering in Healthcare29:49 Competing with Big Corporations32:16 The Importance of Community in Healthcare32:45 Direct Primary Care Movement and Its Growth33:31 Lobbying Efforts in Washington D.C.35:24 Legislative Challenges and Proposals39:12 Empowering Consumers and Business Leaders42:28 Reflecting on the U.S. Healthcare System48:25 Future of Healthcare and Technology48:58 Advice for Business Owners and Individuals51:29 Final Thoughs and Takeaways
# Policy ChangesAdjustments to healthcare regulations and practices advocated by leaders in the industry to improve patient care.
