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Your Health, Your Wealth

Your Health, Your Wealth

著者： Dr. Eddie Patton
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In Your Health, Your Wealth, renowned neurologist Dr. Eddie Patton exposes the hidden forces driving up medical costs for millions of Americans. From the fragmented healthcare infrastructure to hospital billing practices and pharmaceutical pricing, Dr. Patton provides an exhaustive examination of why the U.S. spends significantly more on healthcare than other nations.

"The US healthcare system emphasizes autonomy and choice for patients,” said Dr. Patton during episode one. "Accessibility is a key term that will be important in healthcare as we move forward."

Dr. Eddie Patton is a recipient of Texas Monthly Magazine's SuperDoctors®, Houstonia Magazine's Top Doctors awards, and was appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders. These accolades, along with his decades of experience, make him the ideal host for a podcast like this.

The podcast is a must-listen for anyone grappling with skyrocketing premiums, outrageous medical bills, or lack of access to quality care. Dr. Patton encourages listeners to "Increase your mindset, health set, and heart set as it pertains to your health and the healthcare system.”

 科学 経済学 衛生・健康的な生活 身体的病い・疾患
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  • Protecting Our Young Athletes: A Conversation with Dr. Asif Ali

    Protecting Our Young Athletes: A Conversation with Dr. Asif Ali
    2026/06/08
    Your child’s safety on the field is not a given. Dr. Patton sits down with cardiologist and med tech innovator Dr. Asif Ali to break down sudden cardiac arrest in student athletes, the often silent threat that can turn a routine practice into a life or death emergency. During this conversation, you will learn why these collapses are usually not “freak accidents,” how hidden structural and electrical heart problems, infections, extreme training and energy drinks can combine into a perfect storm, and what real screening should look like before kids are cleared to play. You will also hear practical step by step guidance on what to do when an athlete goes down, how fast CPR and a nearby defibrillator change the odds, and how parents, coaches and schools can work together to build a safer sports culture while preserving the joy of the game. Learn more about Dr. Asif Ali: https://hccheart.com/ Learn more about Dr. Eddie Patton: https://www.eddiepattonmd.com/ Subscribe to Your Health, Your Wealth on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Key Takeaways 1. Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in student athletes outside of motor vehicle accidents and often strikes kids who appear perfectly healthy. 2. The most common culprit in young athletes is not a typical middle aged heart attack but conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and electrical disorders such as Wolff Parkinson White and Brugada that disrupt the heart’s rhythm. 3. Every minute without circulation and defibrillation increases the risk of death by about 10 percent, which is why immediate CPR and early use of an AED are critical. 4. Modern youth sports culture including year round play, two a day practices, extreme heat, infections such as COVID, energy drinks and nicotine products has created a multifactorial risk environment for sudden cardiac arrest. 5. Proactive screening with history, physical exam, EKG and when indicated echocardiogram can uncover silent heart problems, and Texas now offers an opt in EKG option on athletic forms thanks to a hard fought bill driven by parents and clinicians. 6. Every school, church and sports facility should have a clear emergency plan that includes CPR trained staff, a known AED location and a simple algorithm for what to do when someone collapses. Timestamped Overview 00:00 Dr. Patton introduces the topic of sudden cardiac arrest in athletes, sets the scene with football season and recent high profile on field collapses, and presents Dr. Asif Ali as a cardiologist and med tech innovator focused on this issue. 01:39 They revisit the Damar Hamlin incident, explain why his collapse pattern signaled cardiac arrest rather than concussion, and highlight how quickly recognizing an arrhythmia can save a life. 03:06 Dr. Ali walks through the ABCs when an athlete goes down, emphasizing airway, breathing, circulation and pulse checks followed by rapid access to a defibrillator. 05:07 The conversation turns to preparedness in the community as Dr. Patton shares how his church installed defibrillators and they stress the importance of AEDs and basic CPR training in schools and public spaces. 07:00 Dr. Ali explains how sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes differs from typical heart attacks, introduces hypertrophic cardiomyopathy as the top structural cause and outlines other electrical and congenital issues that can lead to fatal rhythms. 09:23 They discuss the role of energy drinks, pre workout supplements and other stimulants in provoking dangerous arrhythmias in teenagers and why families should be cautious about what kids consume before practice or games. 10:48 The impact of infections and modern training loads is explored, including COVID, two a days, year round competition and extreme heat, which together increase stress on young hearts. 14:26 Dr. Ali lists red flag symptoms for coaches and parents such as fainting after exertion, chest pain, severe shortness of breath and dizziness, and urges that any collapse be treated as an emergency until proven otherwise. 15:39 They review the HEARTS Houston Early Age Risk Testing Screening Study in which asymptomatic middle school students received history, exam, EKG and echocardiogram and several significant heart problems were uncovered. 18:36 Dr. Ali shares the story of House Bill 76 in Texas, the five year legislative journey to add an opt in cardiac screening option for student athletes and how parents who lost children to sudden cardiac arrest helped move the law forward. 21:03 A simple field side response plan is laid out, including checking responsiveness, calling emergency services, starting chest compressions, retrieving the AED and maintaining an adequate compression rate using the rhythm of the song Staying Alive. 23:32 They tackle the economics of screening, with Dr. Ali arguing that no price can be placed on a child’s life and describing how foundations, mobile units and community ...
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    32 分
  • The Most Important Conversation You're Not Having With Your Doctor

    The Most Important Conversation You're Not Having With Your Doctor
    2026/05/25

    Your health decisions belong to you.

    Dr. Patton breaks down shared decision-making: the collaborative model that puts patients at the center of their own care. During this conversation, you'll learn why the old "doctor knows best" approach is costing us time, money, and trust, and how asking the right questions at your next appointment can lead to better outcomes, fewer unnecessary tests, and a healthcare experience that actually fits your life.

    Learn more about Dr. Eddie Patton HERE.

    Subscribe to Your Health, Your Wealth on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

    Key Takeaways

    1. Shared decision-making means the physician brings medical expertise and evidence while the patient brings their life experience, values, and priorities, and together they choose the best path forward.

    2. Paternalism runs both ways: doctors who dictate treatment and patients who demand specific tests or diagnoses both undercut the collaborative model that produces better, more cost-effective care.

    3. "Doing nothing" is a valid treatment option, one that is too often left off the table, but is every patient's right when the risks and benefits have been fully discussed.

    4. Barriers like health literacy, cultural differences, language gaps, and cost concerns are real and must be proactively addressed by clinicians to make shared decision-making accessible for every patient.

    5. When patients truly understand their options, unnecessary tests, procedures, and treatments are avoided.

    Timestamped Overview

    00:05 Dr. Patton opens with a relatable scenario, leaving the doctor's office feeling rushed or confused, and frames shared decision-making as one of the most important ideas in modern medicine.

    02:28 He defines shared decision-making: the patient and clinician co-creating the treatment plan rather than the doctor unilaterally deciding, and notes how AI-powered search tools have made this conversation more urgent.

    04:47 A practical example is introduced: in multiple sclerosis treatment, choosing between oral medications and IV infusions often comes down to the patient's lifestyle.

    06:20 Physicians who dictate and patients who self-diagnose via Google can both derail the collaborative process.

    08:16 He walks through the surgery vs. conservative management dilemma for back pain patients, showing how shared decision-making helps navigate conflicting specialist opinions.

    09:49 Common barriers are addressed: patient anxiety, information overload at time of diagnosis, and the value of breaking conversations into multiple visits so patients can process and return prepared.

    11:58 Dr. Patton describes tailoring how he presents information to honor different cultural approaches to healthcare decision-making.

    14:02 The physician's role is outlined: explain options clearly, be honest about benefits and risks, respect patient priorities (including cost), and avoid pushing personal preferences over collaborative advice.

    15:39 Dr. Patton makes the case that "doing nothing" is an underused but legitimate option, and one patients have every ethical and legal right to choose.

    17:55 The patient's role is detailed: come prepared with questions about lifestyle impact, cost, side effects, and recovery time.

    27:36 He summarizes practical tools for better shared decision-making: plain language, visual aids, breaking up complex visits, and avoiding unnecessary test orders driven by patient internet searches.

    29:29 Dr. Patton connects shared decision-making to financial health, when patients understand their options, wasted spending on ineffective treatments goes down and outcomes improve.

    31:03 Closing takeaways: you deserve to understand your options, ask questions, be heard, and be an active partner in your care, not a passive recipient of someone else's decision.

    32:26 Dr. Patton wraps with a challenge: take one question with you to your next appointment and use it to put shared decision-making into practice.

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    29 分
  • Brain Capital: A Conversation with UTMB President and CEO, Dr. Jochen Reiser

    Brain Capital: A Conversation with UTMB President and CEO, Dr. Jochen Reiser
    2026/05/11
    Brain health is the new economic engine. Dr. Patton is joined by Dr. Jochen Reiser, president and CEO of UTMB, to unpack “brain capital” in the age of AI. During this conversation, you'll learn how investing in mental resilience, cognitive skills, and neurodiversity can boost productivity, reduce sick days, and future‑proof institutions. Learn more about Dr. Jochen Reiser: https://www.utmb.edu/president/home/office-of-the-president-home-page Learn more about the UTMB Blue Zone Project: https://www.utmb.edu/spph/about-us/news/article/news/2026/03/06/utmb-launches-blue-zones-project-in-galveston Learn more about Dr. Eddie Patton HERE. Subscribe to Your Health, Your Wealth on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Key Takeaways 1. Brain capital combines brain health and brain skills—like adaptability, judgment, and complex problem‑solving—and is emerging as critical infrastructure for growth in an AI‑driven economy. 2. Brain health and mental health are inseparable; untreated stress, burnout, and mental illness erode productivity, increase sick days, and make the overall “brain economy” negative. 3. UTMB is making brain capital a strategic priority by aligning education, clinical care, research, and innovation around brain and mental health, from preferential funding for brain projects to system‑wide AI adoption that elevates, rather than replaces, human roles. 4. Practical initiatives, like connectivity apps that strengthen workplace relationships, broad town halls about AI, and deliberate inclusion of neurology and psychiatry at the C‑suite table, show how organizations can build trust while rolling out new technology. 5. Neurodiversity and prevention matter: recognizing different learning and working styles, investing in dementia prevention, and community efforts like UTMB’s Blue Zones Project Galveston can expand brain capital across entire regions, not just within hospitals. Timestamped Overview 00:00 Dr. Patton welcomes listeners, introduces Dr. Jochen Reiser, and frames the conversation around brain economy and brain health in a tech‑driven healthcare climate, noting that Reiser is joining from Europe. 00:50 Dr. Reiser thanks him, jokes about staying away from kidney physiology, and sets a collegial tone for the discussion. 01:05 Dr. Patton asks about Reiser’s journey from Germany to UTMB in Galveston, Texas. 01:20 Reiser describes studying medicine in Germany, completing a scientific thesis in molecular kidney disease that became a five‑year PhD, and doing early research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York before building his physician‑scientist career at Einstein, Harvard, University of Miami, Rush, and ultimately becoming president and CEO of UTMB. 03:02 Patton lays out key stats: brain‑related health issues, lost workdays, and over a trillion dollars in lost productivity, then defines brain capital as the combination of brain health and brain skills and cites estimates that investing in brain capital could add roughly 1.9 trillion dollars to U.S. GDP, before asking what brain capital means to Reiser as a leader. 04:46 Reiser explains that brain health and mental health are inseparable, argues that AI makes investing in the human brain more urgent than ever, and describes the current “negative” brain economy that results when brain and mental health needs are ignored. 06:00 He outlines how improving brain and mental health, and treating related diseases more effectively, can turn the brain economy positive—boosting financial output and positioning people and institutions to harness AI instead of being replaced by it. 07:00 Patton notes how fast AI is advancing and stresses the importance of investing in people, not just technology, to raise institutional productivity. 07:25 Reiser defines brain capital in practice: building brain skills, cognitive resilience, and mental resilience so people can take on more strategic work, earn more, and essentially get a “promotion” in their roles as their brain health improves. 08:15 Patton asks what UTMB is doing specifically to improve productivity and address brain health and brain capital across the organization. 08:28 Reiser describes UTMB as an ecosystem—students, healthcare delivery, research, and innovation—and explains how all of these domains are being aligned around improving brain health, building brain skills, and making people fully AI‑ready. 09:30 He gives an example of research prioritization, where brain and mental health projects are preferred when resources are allocated, sending a clear signal about institutional priorities. 10:42 Patton frames this as a mindset shift for healthcare leaders who have historically focused mainly on efficiency and cost, and asks how hard it has been to get people to embrace investing in employees’ brain health. 11:44 Reiser shares the story of a new connectivity app that lets staff across campuses ...
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    27 分
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