Nexus Health Connect

In this conversation, Dr. Tom Lewis shares his insights on chronic diseases and the importance of functional medicine. He discusses his personal journey, inspired by the loss of his father to Alzheimer's, and how it led him to focus on creating accessible healthcare solutions. Dr. Lewis emphasizes the need for a paradigm shift in how we assess health, moving from traditional lab tests to a more holistic risk assessment approach. He introduces the concept of the health continuum and explains the five mechanisms that drive chronic diseases. The discussion also covers practical tips for improving nutrition and overall health, highlighting the importance of absorption and the role of micronutrients. Sound Bites: "The eyes are a canary for the brain." "Risks drive everything in health." "You are what you absorb, not what you eat." Keywords #chronicdiseases, #healthcontinuum, #riskassessment, #micronutrients, #absorption, #hierarchyofhealth #holistichealth, #diseaseprevention Amazon: https://lnkd.in/gq4y_8fF Apple: https://lnkd.in/gGqnr3HN

In this episode of the Nexus Connection podcast, Brian Garcia talks with Kyle Monroe, President of Trilogy Health Solutions. They discuss the evolution of Trilogy, its focus on self-funded employers, and the innovative healthcare solutions it offers, including bundled services and direct primary care. Kyle shares insights on market expansion, the importance of partnerships, and the competitive landscape in healthcare. The conversation emphasizes the need for change in the healthcare system, the role of brokers, and the significance of a patient-centric approach. Kyle highlights Trilogy's commitment to reducing healthcare costs while improving access and quality of care. #healthcareinnovation, #directprimarycare, #DPC, #employerhealthcare, #healthcarepartnerships Apple: https://lnkd.in/gr_rDpZE Amazon: https://lnkd.in/gmeNmgtR

In this episode of the Nexus Connection podcast, Brian Garcia discusses the benefits and challenges of Direct Primary Care (DPC) with guests Alan McCloskey and Casey Jones. They explore how DPC offers a more personalized and accessible healthcare experience compared to traditional models, emphasizing the importance of relationships between patients and providers. The conversation highlights the cost savings for both employers and employees, the proactive nature of DPC, and its potential to evolve into mental health support. The guests share their experiences with implementing DPC in their organizations and the positive impact it has had on employee health and satisfaction. #DirectPrimaryCare, #DPC #HealthcareSolutions, #EmployeeBenefits, #CostSavings, #HealthcareAccessibility

In this episode of the Nexus Connection podcast, Brian Garcia speaks with Dr. Mike Webb and Elizabeth Webb, co-founders of Check My Spot, a telehealth app designed to improve access to dermatology services. They discuss the challenges of long wait times for dermatology appointments, the importance of early detection of skin cancer, and how their app can provide peace of mind to patients by allowing them to receive evaluations from board-certified dermatologists within 24 hours.

The Nexus Connection Podcast: The Benefits of Direct Primary Care for Small Businesses. Takeaways * Direct primary care (DPC) offers accessibility, affordability, and time spent with providers, which can improve employee health outcomes and productivity. * Implementing DPC can be a valuable benefit for small businesses, improving employee retention, morale, and overall well-being. * Thrive West Central saw a 100% participation rate in their DPC program, demonstrating the value and satisfaction among employees. * The Spark Revolving Loan Fund provides capital to small businesses in the Western Central Indiana region, helping them grow and create jobs. * DPC and the loan fund are valuable resources for small businesses, mitigating healthcare costs and business risks. #directprimarycare, #DPC, #smallbusinesses, #employeebenefit, #productivity, #ThriveWestCentral, #SparkRevolvingLoanFund, #employeehealth, #healthcarecosts **Audio Podcast available on Apple and Amazon as well

Wishing our Co-Founder and CEO, Rodney Clark, a very Happy Birthday today.

The Nexus Connection Podcast with John Schmitt from iXpressGenes. John Schmitt, co-founder of iXpressGenes, discusses their biotechnology company's simple biochemical blood test to find markers of pre-PTSD. The test aims to prevent post-traumatic stress disorder and trauma-induced disease. The company originated from Dr. Joe Ng's experience witnessing a traumatic event and recognizing the need for immunological research. The test detects dysregulation in the body caused by prolonged stress and inflammation, which can lead to anxiety, depression, and other comorbid diseases. Early detection and prevention can significantly reduce healthcare costs and improve overall well-being. Takeaways: * iXpressGenes has developed a simple biochemical blood test to detect markers of pre-PTSD and prevent post-traumatic stress disorder and trauma-induced disease. * The test detects dysregulation in the body caused by prolonged stress and inflammation, which can lead to anxiety, depression, and other comorbid diseases. * Early detection and prevention of trauma-related disorders can significantly reduce healthcare costs and improve overall well-being. * The test can be used as a tool for clinicians to monitor patients' health and provide personalized care. * Future versions of the test aim to provide more precise and individualized information about dysregulation and disease risk. Link to full podcast: https://lnkd.in/gVujvY3V #iXpressGenes, #biotechnology, #bloodtest, #prePTSD, #posttraumaticstressdisorder, #traumainduceddisease, #stress, #inflammation, #dysregulation, #anxiety, #depression, #comorbiddiseases, #earlydetection, #prevention, #healthcarecosts