Byja Radio Show

In this episode, Dr. Jasper and PatientZero set the stage for a candid, listener-friendly breakdown of where AI stands in healthcare today—already powering voice-dictated clinical notes, automated appointment reminders, abnormal lab flagging, imaging support for X-rays and CT scans, pharmacy refill predictions, and even insurance approvals, often without patients realizing it. They demystify AI as pattern recognition and decision support, not robots replacing doctors, emphasizing its potential to reduce administrative burden, detect problems earlier, improve efficiency, and give clinicians more time for meaningful patient care. The discussion then turns to ethics, unpacking how AI inherits the biases of its training data, which already reflects systemic inequities, uneven access, and financial incentives shaped around cost control. Using the January 2026 Medicare prior authorization pilot as a pivotal example, they explore how AI is moving from the background into real decision-making, raising red flags around transparency, accountability, incentive-driven denials, and the difficulty patients may face appealing algorithm-influenced care decisions. Dr. Jasper and PatientZero draw a clear contrast between traditional care filtered through multiple gatekeeping layers and Direct Primary Care, highlighting that DPC embraces technology without surrendering control to it, keeping decisions in the hands of physicians who know their patients and protecting trust while advancing equity. They close with a resonant north-star reminder: technology will shape healthcare, but trust will determine whether it succeeds, reinforcing the season’s core themes of awareness, accountability, and patient empowerment.Follow Byja Clinic:• Instagram: @byjaclinic• Facebook: @byjaclinic• Fanbase: @byjaclinic• LinkedIn: Byja Clinic• Website: www.byja.orgFollow Dr. Jasper:• Instagram: @drbjasper• Fanbase: @drbjasperFollow George:• Instagram: @becnelmedia• X: @George_becnelSupport and Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance:- Website: www.byjaca.orgPurchase Your Copy of Byja Blueprint:- Website: www.books2read.com/byjablueprintDPCProduced by Becnel Media

In this episode, Dr. Jasper and PatientZero discuss the respiratory threats shaping the current season—focusing on influenza, RSV, and whooping cough—and why these illnesses still demand serious attention. They break down how flu activity is rising after a high-severity prior season, why RSV continues to pose significant risks for infants and older adults despite new preventive tools, and how a resurgence of pertussis is being driven by waning immunity and lower vaccination rates. Together, they explain who is most vulnerable, how symptoms can escalate quickly, and why prevention—through vaccination, early treatment, and protecting infants and high-risk populations—remains the most effective strategy. The conversation emphasizes a critical takeaway: these are not “routine” illnesses, but ongoing public-health threats that require awareness, timely care, and proactive prevention.Follow Byja Clinic:• Instagram: @byjaclinic• Facebook: @byjaclinic• Fanbase: @byjaclinic• LinkedIn: Byja Clinic• Website: www.byja.orgFollow Dr. Jasper:• Instagram: @drbjasper• Fanbase: @drbjasperFollow George:• Instagram: @becnelmedia• X: @George_becnelSupport and Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance:- Website: www.byjaca.orgPurchase Your Copy of Byja Blueprint:- Website: www.books2read.com/byjablueprintDPCProduced by Becnel Media

In this episode, Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero break down the GOP’s newly proposed “Health Care Freedom for Patients Act” and what the end of ACA subsidies could mean for millions of Americans. They walk listeners through how ACA subsidies currently keep premiums affordable for 92% of Marketplace enrollees, what happens if enhanced subsidies expire in 2026, and why premiums could spike by 114% or more — with older adults and lower-income families hit the hardest. The discussion then turns to the GOP plan itself, which replaces subsidies with small flat HSA deposits of $1,000–$1,500 per year, a shift that may give patients more control but offers nowhere near the financial protection that insurance subsidies provide today. Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero explore who might benefit from this model, who risks losing access to care, and how the plan could widen disparities for rural communities, people with chronic diseases, and already vulnerable populations. They also examine the unique role Direct Primary Care could play in a post-ACA world — offering access, prevention, and stability for day-to-day healthcare, but unable to replace catastrophic or specialty coverage. Ultimately, they challenge listeners to ask hard questions: Who is protected in this plan, who isn’t, and what does true healthcare security look like in 2026 and beyond?Follow Byja Clinic:• Instagram: @byjaclinic• Facebook: @byjaclinic• LinkedIn: Byja Clinic• Website: www.byja.orgFollow Dr. Jasper:• Instagram: @drbjasperFollow George:• Instagram: @becnelmedia• X: @George_becnelSupport and Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance:- Website: www.byjaca.orgPurchase Your Copy of Byja Blueprint:- Website: www.books2read.com/byjablueprintDPCProduced by Becnel Media

In this episode, Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero discuss why kidney disease has become one of the most widespread yet under-recognized chronic conditions in the U.S., noting that early damage is silent and closely linked to hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. They explain how the kidneys are the body’s quiet workhorses—filtering 150–180 liters of blood daily, regulating blood pressure and electrolytes, supporting bone health, and producing red blood cells—and how early dysfunction triggers whole-body problems like swelling, anemia, fatigue, bone loss, and cardiovascular complications. With 37 million Americans living with chronic kidney disease—and 90% unaware—Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero highlight the urgency of early detection, especially as diabetes and hypertension remain the leading causes and as end-stage kidney disease rates continue to rise. They also dig into major disparities affecting Black, Hispanic, Native American, and low-income communities, with the Southeast—including Louisiana—hit hardest. The conversation emphasizes how Direct Primary Care (DPC) provides the time, access, and continuity needed to thoroughly review labs, counsel patients, and intervene early, giving patients a far better chance to prevent or slow kidney disease progression.Follow Byja Clinic:• Instagram: @byjaclinic• Facebook: @byjaclinic• LinkedIn: Byja Clinic• Website: www.byja.orgFollow Dr. Jasper:• Instagram: @drbjasperFollow George:• Instagram: @becnelmedia• X: @George_becnelSupport and Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance:- Website: www.byjaca.orgPurchase Your Copy of Byja Blueprint:- Website: www.books2read.com/byjablueprintDPCProduced by Becnel Media

In this episode, we break down Direct Primary Care (DPC) — what it is, how it works, and why it’s transforming healthcare for everyday families. We start by explaining the DPC model in plain language: a simple monthly membership that gives you direct access to your doctor without the maze of insurance, copays, or hidden fees. Listeners learn what’s actually included — unlimited visits, longer appointments, wholesale labs and meds, same-day care, texting your doctor, and real preventive support — all designed to remove barriers and put patients first. We walk through the logistics of how the model operates, how predictable pricing works for individuals and families, and how DPC restores physician autonomy by reducing patient panels and eliminating administrative burnout. Then we dive into why DPC is better: longer visits that improve diagnosis and prevention, powerful cost savings through transparency, earlier management of chronic conditions, and a level of access that makes patients feel genuinely seen and supported. We explore how this model benefits employers, boosts workplace wellness, and supports community-rooted, relationship-based care that restores dignity to both patients and physicians. Dr. Jasper shares how DPC has reshaped his ability to serve Baton Rouge, and we close by encouraging listeners to consider whether a more human, more affordable, and more accessible approach to primary care is the right move for their health and their future.Follow Byja Clinic:• Instagram: @byjaclinic• Facebook: @byjaclinic• LinkedIn: Byja Clinic• Website: www.byja.orgFollow Dr. Jasper:• Instagram: @drbjasperFollow George:• Instagram: @becnelmedia• X: @George_becnelSupport and Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance:- Website: www.byjaca.orgPurchase Your Copy of Byja Blueprint:- Website: www.books2read.com/byjablueprintDPCProduced by Becnel Media

In this episode, Dr. Byron Jasper and Patient Zero delve into the complexities of the current healthcare system, focusing on the rising costs of insurance premiums and deductibles, the inefficiencies of traditional healthcare, and the patient experience. They discuss the implications of open enrollment and advocate for direct primary care as a viable solution to the challenges faced by patients and healthcare providers alike. The conversation highlights the need for proactive healthcare management and the importance of understanding insurance choices to navigate the evolving landscape of healthcare effectively.Follow Byja Clinic:• Instagram: @byjaclinic• Facebook: @byjaclinic• LinkedIn: Byja Clinic• Website: www.byja.orgFollow Dr. Jasper:• Instagram: @drbjasperFollow George:• Instagram: @becnelmedia• X: @George_becnelSupport and Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance:- Website: www.byjaca.orgPurchase Your Copy of Byja Blueprint:- Website: www.books2read.com/byjablueprintDPCProduced by Becnel Media

Digestive problems are so common that most people brush them off — a little heartburn here, some bloating there — but millions of Americans are living with gut issues that signal much deeper problems. In this episode, Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero uncover how more than 70 million Americans suffer from chronic digestive diseases each year, costing the U.S. over $140 billion annually — more than diabetes or heart disease. From reflux and constipation to gallbladder disease and fatty liver, the episode reveals why so many of these conditions go unrecognized and how they quietly escalate into life-threatening illnesses.Listeners learn to spot the red-flag symptoms — unexplained weight loss, persistent heartburn, blood in stool, and chronic bloating — that often precede serious disease. Dr. Jasper explains how unchecked inflammation in the gut can progress to colon, liver, or pancreatic cancer and emphasizes the power of fiber as the body’s natural defense system. Practical prevention tips include eating 25–35 grams of fiber daily, staying hydrated, and getting routine screenings starting at age 45.Ultimately, the conversation drives home one message: your gut is the gateway to your overall health. When you listen early, feed it right, and act on warning signs, you’re not just preventing digestive trouble — you’re protecting your life.Follow Byja Clinic:• Instagram: @byjaclinic• Facebook: @byjaclinic• LinkedIn: Byja Clinic• Website: www.byja.orgFollow Dr. Jasper:• Instagram: @drbjasperFollow George:• Instagram: @becnelmedia• X: @George_becnelSupport and Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance:- Website: www.byjaca.orgPurchase Your Copy of Byja Blueprint:- Website: www.books2read.com/byjablueprintDPCProduced by Becnel Media

When politics and health care collide, everyone feels it — whether you realize it or not.In this episode, Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero pull back the curtain on a national debate that could reshape how millions of Americans access and afford care. What started as a budget standoff has quietly become a defining moment for our health system — one that could change what you pay, what you get, and even whether your coverage survives the next few years.From rising premiums to vanishing options, this conversation connects the dots between policy decisions and the real-world impact on patients, employers, and families across the country. And, as always, the hosts don’t just talk about the problem — they explore a smarter, simpler path forward for those ready to take control of their care.Follow Byja Clinic:• Instagram: @byjaclinic• Facebook: @byjaclinic• LinkedIn: Byja Clinic• Website: www.byja.orgFollow Dr. Jasper:• Instagram: @drbjasperFollow George:• Instagram: @becnelmedia• X: @George_becnelSupport and Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance:- Website: www.byjaca.orgPurchase Your Copy of Byja Blueprint:- Website: www.books2read.com/byjablueprintDPCProduced by Becnel Media

In this episode, we tackle one of the most persistent and underestimated health challenges in America—hypertension, better known as high blood pressure. Often called the “Silent Killer,” it quietly affects nearly half of U.S. adults—about 120 million people—yet fewer than one in four have it under control. Host and guests break down what hypertension really is, how it’s diagnosed, and why it’s so dangerous even when you feel fine.We explore the national, state, and local scope of the problem, revealing why Louisiana—especially the Baton Rouge area—is a hypertension hotspot, with rates significantly above the national average and striking disparities among Black and older adults. The conversation moves through the official AHA/ACC classification guidelines, how clinicians confirm diagnoses through repeated, relaxed readings and lab testing, and the critical differences between office, home, and ambulatory monitoring.Listeners also learn about the risk factors driving the epidemic, from genetics and age to lifestyle and social determinants like food deserts and access to care. Despite its silent nature, hypertension often hides in plain sight, and when symptoms appear—like morning headaches, nosebleeds, or blurred vision—it may already be serious.The episode closes by reframing high blood pressure through the lens of Direct Primary Care (DPC)—a more personalized, proactive approach to prevention and long-term management. By combining medical insight with accessible care models, the discussion challenges listeners to rethink how we approach one of the most preventable causes of death in modern healthcare.Follow Byja Clinic:• Instagram: @byjaclinic• Facebook: @byjaclinic• LinkedIn: Byja Clinic• Website: www.byja.orgFollow Dr. Jasper:• Instagram: @drbjasperFollow George:• Instagram: @becnelmedia• X: @George_becnelSupport and Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance:- Website: www.byjaca.orgPurchase Your Copy of Byja Blueprint:- Website: www.books2read.com/byjablueprintDPCProduced by Becnel Media

In this episode, “Undervalued Thinking: Why Primary Care Is Failing in the System That Pays for It,” we explore how America’s $4.9 trillion healthcare system continues to underfund the very foundation of good health—primary care. Despite rising medical costs, only about 4% of spending reaches primary care, leaving providers overwhelmed and patients underserved. The episode breaks down how Medicare’s payment system rewards procedures over “thinking work” like prevention, coordination, and counseling, fueling burnout, physician shortages, and declining access across rural and low-income communities. While policy reforms and state initiatives aim to rebalance spending, the pace is slow. As a hopeful contrast, the Direct Primary Care model is highlighted as a growing solution—one that values time, relationships, and prevention over paperwork and profit.Follow Byja Clinic:• Instagram: @byjaclinic• Facebook: @byjaclinic• LinkedIn: Byja Clinic• Website: www.byja.orgFollow Dr. Jasper:• Instagram: @drbjasperFollow George:• Instagram: @becnelmedia• X: @George_becnelSupport and Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance:- Website: www.byjaca.orgPurchase Your Copy of Byja Blueprint:- Website: www.books2read.com/byjablueprintDPCProduced by Becnel Media

What if the rules around Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have been holding patients back from getting the care they want—and the savings they deserve? For years, patients who joined Direct Primary Care (DPC) practices risked losing their HSA eligibility, all because DPC memberships were treated like a “second insurance plan.”In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero unpack how new 2025 legislation finally changes the game, making it possible for patients to use their HSA dollars alongside DPC.🔎 In this episode, they explore:– What HSAs are and how they’ve been used with high-deductible health plans– Why DPC memberships created roadblocks for patients in the past– How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is reshaping the rules in 2025– What this means for families, small businesses, and independent clinics moving forward💡 Key Takeaways:– Patients in DPC can now keep their HSA eligibility– HSAs and DPC can work together to lower costs and improve access– More freedom, more control, and more direct access to your physician is now within reachFollow Byja Clinic:• Instagram: @byjaclinic• Facebook: @byjaclinic• LinkedIn: Byja Clinic• Website: www.byja.orgFollow Dr. Jasper:• Instagram: @drbjasperFollow George:• Instagram: @becnelmedia• X: @George_becnelSupport and Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance:- Website: www.byjaca.orgPurchase Your Copy of Byja Blueprint:- Website: www.books2read.com/byjablueprintDPCProduced by Becnel Media

What happens when the middlemen controlling your medicine are more focused on profits than patients?In this hard-hitting episode, Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero unravel the tangled web of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)—shadowy intermediaries who claim to cut drug costs but often inflate prices, restrict access, and undermine both patient care and provider trust.⸻🔍 In this episode, they explore:– What PBMs are and how they rose to power– How spread pricing, rebates, and vertical integration distort the system– The real-world impact on drug affordability, independent pharmacies, and patient health– How Louisiana and Arkansas are fighting back with landmark PBM legislation⸻💥 Key Takeaways:– PBMs now control 80% of U.S. prescriptions and manage $600B in drug spending.– Practices like spread pricing and rebate-driven formularies increase patient costs and provider burden.– Louisiana’s 2025 PBM Reform Act bans spread pricing and mandates rebate transparency.– Arkansas became the first state to ban PBMs from owning pharmacies outright.– Legal pushback is fierce—but momentum is growing for federal reform.⸻🎧 Soundbite:“PBMs were created to save money—but now they’re profiting from pain and blocking the care they were meant to facilitate.”⸻🩺 Reflection Questions:For patients: “Have you ever overpaid for medication without understanding why?”For providers: “How often do PBM rules interfere with timely, affordable care for your patients?”⸻🔗 Follow Byja Clinic:Instagram: @byjaclinicFacebook: @byjaclinicLinkedIn: Byja ClinicWebsite: www.byja.org⸻👨‍⚕️ Follow Dr. Jasper:Instagram: @drbjasper⸻🎧 Follow George (Becnel Media):Instagram: @becnelmediaX (Twitter): @George_becnel⸻❤️ Support & Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance:Website: www.byjaca.org⸻🎬 Produced by Becnel Media

What happens when good doctors are forced to choose between their ethics and the system?In this powerful episode, Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero explore how moral injury—not just burnout—is quietly driving physicians from the profession, damaging patient care, and why Direct Primary Care (DPC) offers a more humane, values-based path forward.⸻🔍 In this episode, they explore:– The difference between burnout and moral injury– How systemic pressures force doctors to compromise their ethics– The hidden cost of moral injury on patient trust and care– Why Direct Primary Care may be the answer⸻💥 Key Takeaways:– Burnout is emotional exhaustion from overwork.– Moral injury is the deeper trauma of being unable to do what’s right for your patients.– 45% of clinicians felt betrayed by healthcare leadership during COVID-19.– Moral injury is linked to depression, PTSD, and physician turnover.– Patients suffer when care is rushed, trust is broken, and doctors leave.⸻🎧 Soundbite:“Burnout makes you tired. Moral injury makes you question whether you can keep practicing at all.”⸻🩺 Reflection Questions:For doctors: “How often are you asked to compromise what’s right for your patients?”For patients: “Have you ever felt like your doctor cared—but couldn’t help the way they wanted to?”⸻🔗 Follow Byja Clinic:Instagram: @byjaclinicFacebook: @byjaclinicLinkedIn: Byja ClinicWebsite: www.byja.org⸻👨‍⚕️ Follow Dr. Jasper:Instagram: @drbjasper⸻🎧 Follow George (Becnel Media):Instagram: @becnelmediaX (Twitter): @George_becnel⸻❤️ Support & Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance:Website: www.byjaca.org⸻🎬 Produced by Becnel Media⸻

Join Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero as they unpack U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s controversial proposal to ban federal scientists from publishing in established medical journals.What does this mean for scientific transparency, research credibility, and the future of peer-reviewed medicine?They explore:– Today’s “gold standard” medical journals– The implications of federal restrictions– Potential future regulation of scientific publishingTune in. Think critically. Stay informed.Join the conversation and share your thoughts across our platforms!⸻🔗 Follow Byja Clinic:Instagram: @byjaclinicFacebook: @byjaclinicLinkedIn: Byja ClinicWebsite: www.byja.org⸻👨‍⚕️ Follow Dr. Jasper:Instagram: @drbjasper⸻🎧 Follow George (Becnel Media):Instagram: @becnelmediaX (Twitter): @George_becnel⸻❤️ Support & Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance:Website: www.byjaca.org⸻🎬 Produced by Becnel Media

Join Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero as they discuss prostate cancer. They look at different symptoms of prostate cancer . Listen as they discuss the disparities among different ethnic groups with respect to prostate cancer. Dr. Jasper also takes a deep look into the consequences of ignoring symptoms and not getting screened. Engage with us on social media and our other platforms to continue the conversation! Follow Byja Clinic: Instagram: @byjaclinic Facebook: @byjaclinic LinkedIn: Byja Clinic Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: Instagram: @becnelmedia X: @George_becnel Support and Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance: Website: www.byjaca.org Produced by Becnel Media

Join Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero as they explore headaches. They look at different types of headaches, including tension headaches and migraines. Listen as they discuss the causes and symptoms of different headaches. Dr. Jasper also takes a deep look into the consequences of ignoring symptoms. Engage with us on social media and our other platforms to continue the conversation! Follow Byja Clinic: Instagram: @byjaclinic Facebook: @byjaclinic LinkedIn: Byja Clinic Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: Instagram: @becnelmedia X: @George_becnel Support and Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance: Website: www.byjaca.org Produced by Becnel Media

Join Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero as they explore how where you live—your neighborhood, your zip code, your environment—profoundly impacts your health and life expectancy. By examining how social disadvantage, economic instability, and neighborhood-level disinvestment contribute to unequal health outcomes, we highlight the deep connections between place and survival. Engage with us on social media and our other platforms to continue the conversation! Follow Byja Clinic: Instagram: @byjaclinic Facebook: @byjaclinic LinkedIn: Byja Clinic Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: Instagram: @becnelmedia X: @George_becnel Support and Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance: Website: www.byjaca.org Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, take a heartfelt and entertaining look back on the first 2½ seasons of the Byja Radio Show. In this special episode, we revisit the moments that left a mark — clips that made listeners laugh and quote the show in their daily lives as well as the episodes that sparked deeper conversations about important topics in healthcare. From the lighter side of doctor-patient moments to serious discussions about diabetes, medical debt, and how Direct Primary Care (DPC) is changing the game, this episode is both a celebration and a reminder of why we started this journey. Engage with us on social media and our other platforms to continue the conversation! Follow Byja Clinic: Instagram: @byjaclinic Facebook: @byjaclinic LinkedIn: Byja Clinic Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: Instagram: @becnelmedia X: @George_becnel Support and Donate to Byja Charitable Alliance: Website: www.byjaca.org Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, take a deep, honest look at medical debt and student loans that are crushing millions of Americans — but there are ways out. In this episode, we break down the true cost of healthcare debt, how student loans are shaping the future of medicine, and why Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a game-changer for both patients and providers. Plus, we dive into two powerful tools to fight back: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). If you’re tired of feeling trapped by debt, this episode is your blueprint for financial freedom. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: - Instagram: @becnelmedia - X: @George_becnel - LinkedIn: George Becnel, II Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, take a deep, honest look at the mental health crisis affecting men—especially Black men. We explore the societal pressures, stigma, and systemic barriers contributing to depression, anxiety, suicide, and trauma like PTSD. More importantly, we highlight solutions, including the role that Direct Primary Care (DPC) can play in providing culturally competent, consistent, and accessible mental healthcare. As always, we encourage you to listen, subscribe, share and interact with us on the platforms below. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: - Instagram: @becnelmedia - X: @George_becnel - LinkedIn: George Becnel, II Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss tariffs and how they affect healthcare costs. They discuss the potential cost increase of healthcare services and everyday care products. They also discuss how the DPC model can help minimize rising costs. As always, we encourage you to listen, subscribe, share and interact with us on the platforms below. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: - Instagram: @becnelmedia - X: @George_becnel - LinkedIn: George Becnel, II Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss HIV in America. They discuss the statistics of new and existing cases. They also discuss the stigmas and misconceptions associated with the virus. As always, we encourage you to listen, subscribe, share and interact with us on the platforms below. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: - Instagram: @becnelmedia - X: @George_becnel - LinkedIn: George Becnel, II Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the recent trends in the health care world. They discuss the new measles outbreak with the decline of vaccinations. They also discuss Compounded GLP-1 Meds aka weight management drugs. As always, we encourage you to listen, subscribe, share and interact with us on the platforms below. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: - Instagram: @becnelmedia - X: @George_becnel - LinkedIn: George Becnel, II Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the recent Commonwealth Fund report, part of the "Mirror, Mirror" series, comparing healthcare systems in 10 wealthy nations. They discuss the rankings based on five domains: access to care, care process, administrative efficiency, equity, and outcomes. They also discuss challenges in the health care system to cause the rankings. As always, we encourage you to listen, subscribe, share and interact with us on the platforms below. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: - Instagram: @becnelmedia - X: @George_becnel - LinkedIn: George Becnel, II Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act. They discuss the current state of medicaid and how direct primary care can play a bigger role. They also discuss how direct primary care can alleviate physician shortages and other provider challenges. As always, we encourage you to listen, subscribe, share and interact with us on the platforms below. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: - Instagram: @becnelmedia - X: @George_becnel - LinkedIn: George Becnel, II Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the importance of routine eye exams. They discuss the common diseases of the eye. They also discuss how these diseases may cause blindness. In addition, they discuss how warning what a good eye exams consists of. As always, we encourage you to listen, subscribe, share and interact with us on the platforms below. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: - Instagram: @becnelmedia - X: @George_becnel - LinkedIn: George Becnel, II Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss dementia. They discuss the causes and risks of dementia. They also discuss preventative care. In addition, they discuss how warning signs and misconceptions. As always, we encourage you to listen, subscribe, share and interact with us on the platforms below. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: - Instagram: @becnelmedia - X: @George_becnel - LinkedIn: George Becnel, II Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the United Health Care's CEO incident in relation to the insurance industry. They discuss who profits most in the health care industry. They also discuss how costs affect the insurance companies, care givers and patients. In addition, they discuss how patients can maximize on their insurance and care. As always, we encourage you to listen, subscribe, share and interact with us on the platforms below. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: - Instagram: @becnelmedia - X: @George_becnel - LinkedIn: George Becnel, II Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the common cold. They discuss causes, managing symptoms and when to get treatment. They also discuss polypharmacy. In addition, they discuss drug to drug interactions. As always, we encourage you to listen, subscribe, share and interact with us on the platforms below. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: - Instagram: @becnelmedia - X: @George_becnel - LinkedIn: George Becnel, II Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the role of direct primary care (DPC) when it comes to providing health care for employees of small businesses. They also discuss the costs of healthcare without group insurance. In addition, they discuss the benefits of having healthy and happy employees. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: - Instagram: @becnelmedia - X: @George_becnel - LinkedIn: George Becnel, II Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the importance of understanding thyroid health. They also discuss the basic anatomy of the thyroid region and how it works. In addition, they discuss the effects poor thyroid health and potential treatment options. We welcome you to engage with us on social media and continue the conversation. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: - Instagram: @becnelmedia - X: @George_becnel - LinkedIn: George Becnel, II Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the importance of understanding testicular health. They also discuss the basic anatomy of the testicular region and how it works. In addition, they discuss the effects poor testicular health and potential treatment options. We welcome you to engage with us on social media and continue the conversation. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: - Instagram: @becnelmedia - X: @George_becnel - LinkedIn: George Becnel, II Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the importance of gratitude and its effects on health. They also discuss how gratitude aids in improving mental well-being by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. We welcome you to engage with us on social media and continue the conversation. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: - Instagram: @becnelmedia - X: @George_becnel - LinkedIn: George Becnel, II Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the importance of addressing mental health. They also discuss how Direct Primary Care (DPC) aids in diagnosing and treating mental health issues. Dr. Jasper also has a few surprises for everyone. We welcome you to engage with us on social media and continue the conversation. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: - Instagram: @becnelmedia - X: @George_becnel - LinkedIn: George Becnel, II Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the risks of high cholesterol. They also discuss causes and treatment options. We welcome you to engage with us on social media and continue the conversation. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: - Instagram: @becnelmedia - X: @George_becnel - LinkedIn: George Becnel, II Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the ongoing protests by GPs in the UK against the current GP contract. They also discuss how limiting daily appointments to 25 aims to reduce burnout and stress. We welcome you to engage with us on social media and continue the conversation. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: - Instagram: @becnelmedia - X: @George_becnel Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the shortages of physicians in America. They break down the daily grind on healthcare workers. They also discuss how direct primary care aids preventing burnout on practicioners. We welcome you to engage with us on social media and continue the conversation. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: - Instagram: @becnelmedia - X: @George_becnel Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the importance of accountability in healthcare. They break down the consequences of not taking responsibility of your own healthcare. They also discuss how direct primary care aids in taking accountability of your health. We welcome you to engage with us on social media and continue the conversation. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: - Instagram: @becnelmedia - X: @George_becnel Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss the importance of regular health screenings and its relation to one’s overall health. They break down the consequences of delaying screenings. They also discuss best practices to stay healthy and maximize on preventative care. We welcome you to engage with us on social media and continue the conversation. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: - Instagram: @becnelmedia - X: @George_becnel Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss good sleep hygiene and its relation to one’s overall health. They break down the importance of good sleep habits and how to be sleep contributes to overall health. They also discuss best practices to get quality sleep. We welcome you to engage with us on social media and continue the conversation. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: - Instagram: @becnelmedia - X: @George_becnel Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss finances and its relation to one’s overall health. They break down the importance of good financial health and how to be proactive in making yourself financially healthy. They also discuss how being financially healthy contributes to physical wellness. We welcome you to engage with us on social media and continue the conversation. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: - Instagram: @becnelmedia - X: @George_becnel Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, Patient Zero, discuss diabetes, breaks down how the understand A1C results, blood sugar levels and how DPC makes all these things easier to manage. Dr. Jasper and Patient Zero also share high level diet tips, their list of top five Georges, and share their first follower testimonial. We welcome you to engage with us on social media and continue the conversation. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: - Instagram: @becnelmedia - X: @George_becnel Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, patient zero, discuss myths in healthcare including wait times to get appointments, step therapy for medication access, prior authorizations, and many other insurance myths. We welcome you to engage with us on social media and continue the conversation. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: - Instagram: @becnelmedia - X: @George_becnel Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic and George Becnel, patient zero, introduce the new show and discuss the direct primary care model provided by Byja Clinic. We welcome you to engage with us on social media and continue the conversation. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: - Instagram: @becnelmedia - X: @George_becnel Produced by Becnel Media

Dr. Byron Jasper, CEO of Byja Clinic, and George Becnel, patient zero, discuss everything from the recent cybersecurity attack in healthcare and its effects, Al Green and traffic in D.C. We welcome you to engage with us on social media and continue the conversation. Follow Byja Clinic: - Instagram: @byjaclinic - Facebook: @byjaclinic - LinkedIn: Byja Clinic - Website: www.byja.org Follow Dr. Jasper: - Instagram: @drbjasper Follow George: - Instagram: @becnelmedia - X: @George_becnel Produced by Becnel Media