What if your health insurance works more like a Bed Bath & Beyond coupon than a true safety net? In this episode of The Talking Rehab Podcast, Dr. Fred Bagares, DO—Sports & Spine specialist and founder of MSK Direct Virginia Beach—breaks down why even the best insurance plan often leaves you paying more, waiting longer, and still not getting the care that matters most. Through the story of Nate, a weekend pickleball player whose shoulder injury led him through the endless maze of copa...
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What if your health insurance works more like a Bed Bath & Beyond coupon than a true safety net? In this episode of The Talking Rehab Podcast, Dr. Fred Bagares, DO—Sports & Spine specialist and founder of MSK Direct Virginia Beach—breaks down why even the best insurance plan often leaves you paying more, waiting longer, and still not getting the care that matters most. Through the story of Nate, a weekend pickleball player whose shoulder injury led him through the endless maze of copa...
Why does the average patient spend over $1,000 on orthopedic care before ever receiving a clear diagnosis? In this episode, Dr. Fred Bagares unpacks what he calls “the orthopedic treadmill”—a six-month cycle of copays, referrals, and vague answers that leaves patients frustrated and no closer to recovery. Through the story of Maria, a 42-year-old runner trapped in this maze, Dr. Bagares explores how insurance-based medicine often rewards volume over value—and what a clarity-first, direct-car...
Talking Rehab with Dr. Fred Bagares
What if your health insurance works more like a Bed Bath & Beyond coupon than a true safety net? In this episode of The Talking Rehab Podcast, Dr. Fred Bagares, DO—Sports & Spine specialist and founder of MSK Direct Virginia Beach—breaks down why even the best insurance plan often leaves you paying more, waiting longer, and still not getting the care that matters most. Through the story of Nate, a weekend pickleball player whose shoulder injury led him through the endless maze of copa...
