In today's episode, Taylor talks with Dr. Steve Schmipff. The former CEO of the University of Maryland Medical Center, over the last 10 years Steve has become an author and speaker on the future of healthcare.

After publishing his first book on the future of healthcare technology, Steve was stuck by the paradox in healthcare in U.S. Despite having the most advanced technology of any nation on Earth, the ineffective delivery system has lead to poor outcomes for both patients and providers.

• Why physician compensation has plateaued but patient panels have double since the 1970's.
• The 4 factors in studies done by by Blue Cross Blue Shield, MDVIP, Qliance, and Medicare Advantage that dramatically improved patient outcomes and provider satisfaction.
• An alternative point of view on patient abandonment and the lightbulb and I Love Lucy analogies for understanding why many primary care physicians move to a concierge or direct pay model and how to explain it to colleagues, patients, and friends.