When Life-Saving Medications Become a Battlefield
The Dr. Huber Show
In this episode, Dr. Huber dives into the complex—and often heartbreaking—barriers patients face when trying to access life-saving diabetes medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and others in the GLP-1 and SGLT2 classes. These medications aren’t new. They’ve evolved over the years and offer more than just buzzworthy weight loss—they reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and even dementia. Yet as the medical benefits become clearer, so do the roadblocks: skyrocketing deductibles, insurance denials, and unjust systems that withhold care. Dr. Huber breaks down: Why...
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The Real Role of Nurse Practitioners: A Physician’s Perspective on Team-Based Care
The Dr. Huber Show
In recent years, one of the biggest shifts in healthcare — especially here in Texas — has been the growing independence of nurse practitioners (NPs). Just two decades ago, the idea of nurse practitioners practicing medicine independently was nearly unheard of. Today, it's not only common — it's becoming a cornerstone of how patients receive care across the country. As a primary care physician, I’ve had the opportunity to supervise and collaborate with nurse practitioners throughout my entire medical career. And from that experience, I can confidently say: Nurse practitioners are an...
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The Patient-Physician Relationship is Under Attack
The Dr. Huber Show
After attending TexMed25, Dr. Huber reflects on the riveting conversations that took place with other healthcare advocates. He shares the state of the Patient-Physcian Relationship, the entities that have deteriorated it and how we all need to revive this sacred relationship by putting patients and physicians back in the decision making process.
info_outlineIn this episode, Dr. Huber dives into the complex—and often heartbreaking—barriers patients face when trying to access life-saving diabetes medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and others in the GLP-1 and SGLT2 classes.
These medications aren’t new. They’ve evolved over the years and offer more than just buzzworthy weight loss—they reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and even dementia. Yet as the medical benefits become clearer, so do the roadblocks: skyrocketing deductibles, insurance denials, and unjust systems that withhold care.
Dr. Huber breaks down:
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Why these medications matter far beyond weight loss
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The dangerous ways insurance companies are inflating costs
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What real advocacy looks like from a doctor who still prays for discernment every night
This one is personal.
If you’re a patient struggling to access your meds, or a doctor trying to fight the good fight—this episode will give you clarity, compassion, and the courage to keep pushing forward.
Subscribe, share, and let’s get back to the heart of medicine.
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