174. Dr. Mehmet Oz: The BIG Problem with America's Healthcare System Nobody Talks About

The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

Gary Brecka

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🗓️ 12 June 2025

⏱️ 15 minutes

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What if I told you that America spends twice as much on healthcare as any other developed country, yet our life expectancy keeps declining? In this conversation with Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of CMS, I explore why we're getting sicker despite spending more. Dr. Oz reveals alarming childhood obesity statistics, how loneliness drives healthcare costs, and why one in four children are pre-diabetic. This exposes the fundamental disconnect between healthcare spending and actual health outcomes every American needs to understand! Ready to take back control of your cellular biology? Join my FREE 3-Day Ultimate Detox Challenge starting June 23rd. I’ve taken the exact protocols I use with pro athletes and CEOs and simplified them for everyday implementation. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3ZgCW4u Join the Ultimate Human VIP community: https://bit.ly/4ai0Xwg Listen to "Dr. Mehmet Oz" on all your favorite platforms! YouTube:https://bit.ly/4l0M3Pi Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4l0wyXu Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/43GpA4l Connect with Dr. Mehmet Oz: Website: https://bit.ly/4jVnPoQ YouTube: https://bit.ly/4l0M3Pi Instagram: https://bit.ly/43X8Nsz Facebook:https://bit.ly/45eA107 TikTok: https://bit.ly/45eC18A X.com: https://bit.ly/45lkDiE LinkedIn:https://bit.ly/3TkynTk Thank you to our partners: H2TABS - USE CODE “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4hMNdgg BODYHEALTH - USE CODE “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV BAJA GOLD - USE CODE "ULTIMATE10" FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa EIGHT SLEEP - SAVE $350 ON THE POD 4 ULTRA WITH CODE “GARY”: https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E COLD LIFE - THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp WHOOP - GET 1 FREE MONTH WHEN YOU JOIN!: https://bit.ly/3VQ0nzW MASA CHIPS - GET 20% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER: https://bit.ly/40LVY4y VANDY - USE CODE “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: https://bit.ly/49Qr7WE AION - USE CODE “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4h6KHAD HAPBEE - FEEL BETTER & PERFORM AT YOUR BEST: https://bit.ly/4a6glfo CARAWAY - USE CODE “ULTIMATE” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3Q1VmkC HEALF - GET 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/41HJg6S BIOPTIMIZERS - USE CODE “ULTIMATE” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4inFfd7 RHO NUTRITION - USE CODE “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: https://bit.ly/44fFza0 GENETIC TEST: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Yg1Uk9 Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 Connect with Gary Brecka: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo X.com: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2 Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Merch: https://bit.ly/4aBpOM1 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/47ejrws Ask Gary: https://bit.ly/3PEAJuG Timestamps: 00:00 Intro of Show 02:32 Why America spends twice as much on healthcare with declining life expectancy 04:32 Childhood obesity pandemic statistics and government responsibility 06:29 Loneliness as the number one driver of healthcare costs 07:57 The importance of a sense of community in health 10:21 PACE centers and community-based healthcare solutions 11:57 Medicaid reform and protecting vulnerable populations 13:37 Closing thoughts on America’s generational healthcare transformation The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The Content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	At its very core, we're sicker people. And what's the best way to reduce how much we spend on pharmaceuticals?
0:05.0	Make people healthier. If they're healthy, you don't need the pills. And yet our life expectancy keeps slipping.
0:10.0	If you wanted to cut a person's life expectancy in half, put them in isolation.
0:14.0	If you don't have another person in your life, that you can crutch on, they can support you,
0:18.0	but because we're supposed to be in community and supporting
0:21.2	each other, many of these chronic illnesses begin to grow.
0:23.9	I think we think of chronic disease. We look at these very myopically as a later in life-borne
0:28.5	illnesses. And what's really scary about this report is the age at which this seed is being planted
0:34.9	and the necessity for us to take dramatic action.
0:38.3	We have definitely made it hard to be healthy in America.
0:41.3	80% of obese teens remain obese into adulthood.
0:45.3	And this is a big problem to solve.
0:48.3	Where do we start?
0:49.3	A major driver of all of this and the number one driver of costs overall for what I do?
1:08.3	Hey guys, welcome back to the Ultimate Human podcast. I'm your host, human biologist Gary Brecker, where we go down the road of everything,
1:14.6	anti-aging, biohacking, longevity, and everything in between.
1:18.6	And today's guest, Dr. Mehmet Oz, is the 17th administrator of the CMS, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare services.
1:26.6	Before we even get started,
1:28.8	I just want to interject a personal anecdote here. You came to my home a little over a year ago,
1:35.3	I think was Steve Wynn and the Wives. And I just want to say for the people watching this podcast,
1:40.1	very sincerely from my heart, you struck me as a very passionate purpose-driven human being.
1:47.6	I don't think anyone sits in this seat, takes on the role that you're taking,
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