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Beyond The Prescription: Insider Tips On How To Be A Better Patient

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Published: August 22, 2026 by RHJ Producer

Despite incredible medical breakthroughs and massive funding, America continues to lag behind similar nations in overall health outcomes. The root of this crisis lies in our fragmented medical system, where profit is valued over true health. Our expert gives step-by-step advice on how to get exactly what you need out of your healthcare experience.

Guest Information:

  • Dr. Lucy McBride, primary care physician, Ackerly McBride Group, author, Beyond the Prescription

Incredible discoveries are being made when just a few years ago those same ideas were believed to be science fiction. So why then, with all of these achievements and seemingly endless streams of funding, does America still have much worse health outcomes compared to other similar countries? 


Links for more info:

  • McBride Instagram
  • McBride Website
  • Beyond The Prescription Book
  • McBride LinkedIn 
Program #: 26-34Segment Type: Feature StoriesTopics: Primary CareGuests: Dr. Lucy McBridePublications: Beyond the PrescriptionInstitutions & Organizations: Ackerly McBride GroupHost: Kristen FarrahProducers: Jason Dickey| Kristen Farrah
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