Welcome to The Gustavo Franco Podcast

01/08/24 • 3 min

Welcome to your favorite healthcare podcast! We explore the multifaceted healthcare system in the United States, compare it to other countries, and discuss new solutions to healthcare issues.

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Welcome to your favorite healthcare podcast! We explore the multifaceted healthcare system in the United States, compare it to other countries, and discuss new solutions to healthcare issues.

Linktree: linktr.ee/gustavofrancopod

Previous Episode

#6 - Ozempic and Beyond: Changing Tides in Health, Society, and Industry

Join us on "The Gustavo Franco Podcast" for a riveting exploration of Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs, which are reshaping more than just diabetes and obesity treatment. This episode ventures beyond healthcare, revealing the profound impact of these drugs on society, economy, and even fashion and fast food industries. Engage with us as we unravel the ethical debates and lifestyle transformations stemming from this pharmaceutical phenomenon. Don't miss the chance to discover the extensive influence of Ozempic and GLP-1 drugs in an episode packed with intriguing and insightful discussions.

Researched and produced by Brian Li.

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Channel Intro

(00:02:00) - Episode Introduction

(00:04:41) - GLP-1 Drugs

(00:07:16) - Biology

(00:09:39) - Pharmaceutical Development

(00:15:17) - Rise to Fame

(00:18:19) - Growth of Industry

(00:20:14) - Ozempic’s Dual Use

(00:22:02) - Wegovy for Obesity

(00:24:10) - Introducing Zepbound

(00:25:23) - Off-Label Use

(00:27:10) - Accessibility and Inequality

(00:29:02) - Employer and Government Initiatives to Improve Access

(00:31:08) - Impact on Industry: Fast Food, Fashion, Air Travel

(00:40:28) - Obesity Spending

(00:42:44) - Economic Implications in Healthcare

(00:44:56) - Medical Technology and Dieting Industries

(00:48:03) - Healthcare System: Good or Bad?

(00:50:31) - Health Paradigm Shift

(00:52:43) - Exacerbating Social Inequalities

(00:54:05) - Ethical Considerations: Root Causes, Dependency, Side Effects, Long Term Risks, Children, Consent, Autonomy, Marketing

(01:04:47) - Addiction Potential

(01:06:55) - Conclusion

(01:09:10) - Outro

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Next Episode

#7 - Dr. Swaid Swaid: Private Medicine and Revolutionizing Healthcare

Dr. Swaid Swaid is a world-renowned neurosurgeon whose journey from Eilaboun, Galilee, to the pinnacle of neurosurgery in the United States embodies dedication, compassion, and groundbreaking medical practice. Our discussion focuses on Dr. Swaid's journey to build the Swaid Vestavia Medical Center, and how it can serve as a model to reshape private medicine -- but there is much more to the story.
We explore Dr. Swaid's remarkable life story, his faith, and his cultural heritage. He shares insights about his administrative roles in hospitals, the rise and fall of HealthSouth, and the critical absence of preventative care in our healthcare system. Dr. Swaid tells me about cutting-edge surgical technologies like the Gamma Knife and CyberKnife, their impact on treating conditions such as Trigeminal Neuralgia. He also provides his perspective on private equity in medicine and offers guidance for future healthcare professionals.

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) Episode Introduction

(00:02:13) Early Life in Israel

(00:06:05) Role of Faith in Medicine

(00:08:14) Swaid Family/Clan Name

(00:09:32) How Olive Oil is Made

(00:11:05) Defining Success

(00:12:28) Administration in Hospitals and Quality Care

(00:17:10) Rise and Fall of HealthSouth

(00:24:12) Mergers and Acquisitions in Medicine

(00:27:35) Improving Healthcare in the US

(00:33:34) Failure of Preventative Care in the US

(00:36:57) Ideas for Improving Preventative Care

(00:47:19) Profitability and Improving Quality Care

(00:49:49) Role of Motivation

(00:52:03) Certificate of Need Review Board (Balancing Capacity and Utilization with Costs)

(00:56:16) Gamma Knife and CyberKnife

(01:03:09) Trigeminal Neuralgia

(01:05:20) Model and Strategy of the Swaid Vestavia Medical Center

(01:16:14) Balancing Management and Patient Care

(01:18:37) Importance of Ownership

(01:22:44) Building the Swaid Vestavia Medical Center

(01:24:44) Private Medicine vs Hospital Employment

(01:29:13) Starting a Private Practice

(01:33:19) Private Equity Firms

(01:36:06) Doctors Reimagining Themselves as the Pillars of Healthcare

(01:43:19) Hope with Private Equity Firms

(01:45:48) Outro

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The Gustavo Franco Podcast - Welcome to The Gustavo Franco Podcast

Transcript

Hey everyone, welcome to The Gustavo Franco Podcast, your go-to place for all things healthcare. I’m your host, Gustavo Franco, and guess what? My fascination with health started way back when I was just a kid. I was always curious about how to make the most out of my workouts, what to eat, and how to get the best sleep. Optimization was everything for me. Fast forward to now, studying Biology, Public Health, and Statistics at Georgetown University, and wow, have my eyes opened up! I mean, d