Your Health, Your Wealth
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.”
Episodes
Dr. Patton breaks down myasthenia gravis, a neuromuscular condition most people have never heard of, covering symptoms, causes, early warning signs, and the new class of treatments giving patients their lives back.
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Key Takeaways
1. Myasthenia gravis occurs when the immune system a...
The future of healthcare is being decided in rooms most patients never see.
In this solo episode, I share fresh takeaways from the 2026 ACHE Congress: how hospital finances, rural hospital closures, AI innovation, and workforce burnout are reshaping your access, your experience, and your out-of-pocket costs. You'll hear what higher premiums, narrow networks, telehealth, and digital tools actually mean for your day-to-day life, and ...
Physician pay has lagged far behind inflation while costs to run a practice keep rising, creating a silent crisis in access to care. Medicare and private insurer cuts, growing physician burnout, and an aging population are driving a worsening doctor shortage that will mean longer waits, rushed visits, and fewer choices for patients unless payment, training, and burnout are addressed now.
Learn more about Dr. Eddie Patton HERE.
How can society better support dementia caregivers facing immense challenges?
In this episode, Dr. Patton and Dr. Dona Murphy discuss the limited treatment options and cultural influences on dementia care decisions. Dr. Patton emphasizes counseling caregivers and addressing the psychological toll. Dr. Murphy highlights the lack of culturally tailored resources through the Area Agency on Aging.
Support groups, including virtua...
Failure is not the end of the story—it’s the training ground for your next chapter in health, wealth, and life.
In this episode of Your Health, Your Wealth, Dr. Patton speaks with bestselling author and real estate investor Ari Rastegar to unpack the “gift” inside failure and why your health is the most important investment you will ever make. They connect Ari’s journey from community college and minim...
Premiums rise. Artificial intelligence expands.
Dr. Eddie Patton looks at the impact of expiring ACA subsidies, projected healthcare premium increases, and possible changes to Medicare Part B. He outlines artificial intelligence’s role in health systems, regulatory challenges, and how changes might affect patients, providers, and insurers.
Learn more about Dr. Eddie Patton HERE.
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This episode originally aired on 12/9/24
Why do some individuals take adversity and turn it into advocacy?
Jenesha Barnett's struggle with multiple sclerosis propelled her to become a powerful voice for healthcare reform and MS awareness. Faced with high medical costs and insurance battles, she channels her experience into legislative advocacy and community support. Through her efforts, Barnett demonstrates the profound impact one ...
This episode originally aired on 2/24/25.
What makes distinguishing between types of dementia crucial for Alzheimer's research and treatment?
With an alarming rise in Alzheimer's cases, early detection through biomarkers and new treatments like amyloid-removing drugs offer hope. Dr. Paul Schultz emphasizes early intervention to tackle cognitive decline effectively. Lifestyle changes further complement these treatments, offering a c...
A childhood asthma diagnosis set the course for a lifelong commitment to medicine.
Dr. Eddie Patton’s journey from Birmingham to medical leadership began with early health challenges and encouragement from his family. Years in private practice tested his resilience until burnout forced a reexamination of what medicine should look like. The discovery of augmented intelligence brought a turning point, restoring balance and purp...
Dr. Eddie Patton explores the escalating crisis of physician burnout and its ripple effects across medicine and patient care.
With half of all physicians reporting symptoms, Dr. Patton explains why burnout is more than fatigue and what causes its steady rise in recent years. He details how excessive administrative burdens and payer demands chip away at the patient-doctor relationship, driving doctors from the profession, and ultima...
How do you choose between a medical food and a supplement for your health and your wallet?
Dr. Patton and Dr. Eric Kassel dive into the booming supplement industry, revealing important differences and addressing common myths. While supplements offer general wellness support, medical foods are designed for targeted, physician-supervised nutritional management of specific diseases.
Their discussion reminds listeners to seek professio...
In this episode of Your Health, Your Wealth, Dr. Patton examines how thoughts and habits shape the brain’s wiring and, ultimately, overall well-being. Through relatable examples, he highlights how stress and distraction interfere with memory and decision-making, while emphasizing the importance of cultivating habits that foster positivity and optimism.
Dr. Patton also provides practical strategies to strengthen mindset, ...
Bicycle helmets save lives, and Dr. David Sandberg has the experience to prove it.
As a pediatric neurosurgeon with more than 20 years in major trauma centers, he’s never seen a child suffer a fatal or devastating head injury while wearing one.
In this episode, Dr. Patton sits down with Dr. Sandberg to explore the life-saving importance of helmets, the dangers of head trauma, and what happens when helmets aren’t u...
What is it like to practice medicine on the Texas-Mexico border? Dr. Linda Villarreal started as a pharmacist, became a physician when her community needed more care, and then became the first Hispanic female president of the Texas Medical Association. On this episode, hear
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how Dr. Villarreal’s childhood shaped her path to medicine,
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why advocacy for healthcare access matters along the border,
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and her advice for the ...
In this episode of Your Health, Your Wealth, Dr. Eddie Patton welcomes Dr. David Sandberg, recently retired pediatric neurosurgeon from the UT Department of Neurosciences in Houston. Dr. Sandberg opens up about his journey into pediatric neurosurgery, from early inspirations to impactful patient care experiences, including his mission work in Honduras and navigating the challenges of complex, high-risk cases.
The conversation ...
What happens when you look back on a year of asking hard questions about your health and your financial future? Your Health, Your Wealth set out to share stories about the link between wellness and wealth.
Over the past year, we’ve talked with experts about:
- Making healthcare and finances easier to understand
- Personal stories from patients, caregivers, and professionals
- How mental health, lifestyle, and financial r...
What would you do if you started to feel weaker as the day went on, or if your eyelids wouldn’t stay open? Myasthenia gravis is a condition that often gets overlooked or misunderstood.
Today, I’ll cover the following:
- How myasthenia gravis affects the body and who it touches
- Why early diagnosis and the right treatment can make a difference
- Which new therapies are changing the way we care for people with this ...
How do you talk with a teenager when it feels like you’re speaking different languages?
I started looking into brain development for my own kids—my oldest is seventeen—and what I learned changed how I see every decision they make.
Today, I’ll share:
- Why adolescent and teen brains work differently than adult brains
- What science tells us about impulse control, emotions, and risk
- How parents an...
How does someone go from researching cancer and gene therapy to making chocolate for people with metabolic challenges?
Dr. Patton hosts Dr. Beata Lerman, Founder and CEO of Sinless Treats Chocolate, who details her transition from scientist to chocolatier. Dr. Lerman recounts her early career in biomedical research, her experience as a cancer survivor, and her decision to eliminate sugar from her diet. She discusses the creation of...
Why do so many of us wait until we are sick to see a doctor, when prevention could change our lives and lower our costs?
In this episode, Dr. Patton explores:
1. The reasons we miss the mark on preventative care
2. The real impact of skipping screenings and checkups
3. What stands in the way, and how we can help fix it
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