Summary
Dr. Kevin Neese, co-owner of Helix Advanced Medicine in Indiana, shares insights from his diverse medical career, which includes roles as a hospitalist, chief medical officer, and chief operating officer. He emphasizes a shift in focus from acute care to preventive medicine, inspired by Peter Attia's book "Outlive." Neese explains that Helix aims to provide comprehensive primary care with an emphasis on prevention, addressing metabolic risks, hormone health, and brain health, while also offering optional concierge services to enhance patient access and care quality.
Neese critiques the traditional hospital model, arguing that it often treats primary care as a mere distribution channel for hospital services, which can undermine true preventive care. He advocates for smaller patient panels in primary care to allow for more thorough examinations and preventive measures. Neese also discusses the importance of integrating advanced health metrics and screenings into primary care, asserting that effective prevention should be a priority for hospitals and health systems, rather than an afterthought. He concludes by expressing optimism about the future of medicine, particularly with advancements in AI and personalized healthcare.
Show Notes
In this episode, Kevin Neese, MD, Co-owner, Helix Advanced Medicine, discusses building a prevention focused primary care model, improving healthspan, and using early risk detection to keep patients healthier and out of the hospital.
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