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The Uprising Show

About the show.

We delve into the minds of the game changers, the innovators, the visionaries, and the pioneers of the healthcare industry. Insights and inspiration from the most impactful voices in healthcare today.

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Ep 57 · Sep 15, 2026 · 13 min

How Employers Are Missing Out on Health Benefits as a Major Retention Lever

Welcome back to The Uprising Show! In this episode, host Vivek sits down with Brett Chinn, Chief Intuitive Officer and advocate for high-performing professionals seeking to reconnect with their purpose. Brett shares insights drawn from years of working with…

Ep 58 · Sep 11, 2026 · 20 min

Why Are Employers Still Paying for a Broken Healthcare System

Welcome back to The Uprising Show! In today’s episode, Vivek sits down with Ben John, VP of Sales and Partnerships at Self Fund Health, to dive deep into the complexities and opportunities of self-funded healthcare. Together, they explore why chaos is so…

Ep 57 · Sep 9, 2026 · 6 min

Why Direct Primary Care Delivers Better Patient Relationships and Less Burnout for Physicians

Welcome back to The Uprising Show! In today’s episode, Vivek sits down with Dr. Nicole Hemkes, owner and medical director of Advocate MD, to explore the world of direct primary care and how it’s transforming patient and provider experiences. Tired of the…

Ep 56 · Sep 3, 2026 · 42 min

Why Most Doctors Don't Know Their Practice Value Until They Sell with Jay Geier

Welcome back to The Uprising Show! In today’s episode, host Vivek sits down with Jay Geier, founder and CEO of The Practice Growth Institute, who brings over 30 years of expertise in the medical and dental practice space. Together, they uncover the…

Ep 55 · Aug 31, 2026 · 20 min

Overcoming Healthcare Data Disconnects with Mehul Agarwal

In this episode of The Uprising Show, Vivek sits down with Mehul R. Agarwal, Founder and CEO of Health Compiler, to explore the complexities of healthcare data integration and the evolution of building tech-driven solutions for the industry. Mehul R. Agarwal…

Ep 54 · Aug 28, 2026 · 13 min

How Overbilling in Healthcare Sparked a Mission to Fix the System

In this episode of The Uprising Show, we sit down with Kimberly Carleson, CEO of US Beacon, to uncover the hidden truths behind healthcare billing and the fight for transparency. Kimberly shares her personal journey, sparked by her husband's stage 4 cancer…

Ep 53 · Aug 12, 2026 · 20 min

Why Self-Funded Health Plans Are Still Broken and How Employers Can Take Control

In this episode of The Uprising Show, we sit down with Jonathan Baran, Co-Founder and CEO of Self Fund Health, to explore the evolving landscape of self-funded healthcare plans for employers. Jonathan shares his journey from identifying Wisconsin’s…

Ep 52 · Aug 6, 2026 · 6 min

Changing Healthcare One Step at a Time with Madeline Smith

Welcome to The Uprising Show! In this episode, we sit down with Madeline Smith, founder and CEO of MADDRS LLC, Making a Difference, Directing Real Strategy, to explore the transformative power of collective action within the healthcare industry. Madeline…

Ep 51 · Aug 3, 2026 · 18 min

How Self-Funded Plans Can Revolutionize Healthcare: Adam McCall’s Vision for Employers and Families

Welcome to The Uprising Show! In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Adam McCall, a family physician from Northwest Arkansas, owner of Advanced Primary Care, and co-founder of OneStone Physician Advisory Group. Dr. McCall shares his journey from aspiring…

Ep 50 · Jul 24, 2026 · 22 min

How Solstice Health Is Transforming Wellness and Direct Primary Care

On this episode of The Uprising Show, we sit down with Dr. Tim Murray, M.D., founder and CEO of Solstice Health in Milwaukee. With experience ranging from surgery to anesthesia and urgent care, Dr. Murray offers a unique insider’s perspective on the…

Ep 49 · Jul 21, 2026 · 22 min

Why Most Employers Fail at Health Plan Compliance with Jennifer Stanley

On this episode of The Uprising Show, we sit down with Jennifer Stanley, founder and president of StanleyKup Legal & Compliance. From her unexpected leap into entrepreneurship to navigating the convoluted world of healthcare compliance, Jennifer shares her…

Ep 48 · Jul 16, 2026 · 16 min

Direct Primary Care and Lifestyle Medicine: Alex Sommers’ Prescription for Employer Health Plans

In this episode of The Uprising Show, we sit down with Dr. Alex Sommers, Founder, President, and Medical Director of Astia Health and a former ER physician, for an unfiltered look at why the U.S. healthcare system is so complicated and who benefits from that…

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