Fixing Healthcare for Chronic Illness: A Doctor Roundtable (Sjogren’s, Dysautonomia, MCAS)

Fixing Healthcare for Chronic Illness: A Doctor Roundtable (Sjogren’s, Dysautonomia, MCAS)

Lost in a healthcare system that wasn’t built for your chronic illness?

Why is it so hard to get comprehensive, compassionate care for complex chronic illnesses like Sjogren’s, Dysautonomia, POTS, and MCAS? In this powerful roundtable discussion from the Virtual Sjogren’s Summit, Dr. Kara Wada brings together a “dream team” of innovative physicians to pull back the curtain on the challenges within our modern healthcare system.

Join Dr. Kara Wada (Immunology), Dr. Bonnie Feldman (Rheumatology/Patient Advocacy), Dr. Brittany Panico (Rheumatology), and Dr. Zachary Spiritos (Neurogastroenterology) as they have a candid conversation about:

– Why the 15-minute, insurance-based model is failing patients with complex needs.
– The personal and professional journeys that led them to create new, patient-centered care models.
– The crucial role of a multidisciplinary, collaborative care team.
– The challenges of payment and reimbursement that force doctors into difficult positions.
– Actionable advice for patients on how to become the CEO of their own health, develop their language, and find providers who truly listen.

This is more than a critique; it’s a forward-thinking conversation about building a better future for healthcare—one that values time, curiosity, and genuine partnership.

Ready to find a care team that truly works for you?

Want to connect with a supportive community that understands?

🔹 Join the FREE Success with Sjogren’s Sisterhood on Facebook! Share experiences, ask questions, and find your people.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/successwithsjogrens/

Ready to dive deeper and become an expert in your own care?

🔹 Explore the Sjogren’s Summit 4-Year Library! Get lifetime access to over 80 hours of expert presentations and patient panels covering every aspect of Sjogren’s.

https://www.sjogrenssummit.com/the-sjogrens-summit-4-year-library-page

Looking for personalized, in-depth care?

🔹 Discover the New Patient Packages at the Immune Confident Institute. Work with Dr. Kara to create a comprehensive, holistic plan tailored to your unique health journey.

https://www.drkarawada.com/new-patient-care

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CHAPTERS

01:05 Meet Dr. Bonnie Feldman
02:46 Meet Dr. Brittany Panico
04:26 Meet Dr. Zach Spiritos
09:20 Innovative Approaches in Rheumatology
14:31 Building a Multidisciplinary Care Team
30:50 Payment and Reimbursement Challenges
32:59 Exploring Direct Primary Care Models
34:01 Challenges of Running a Cash-Based Practice
34:55 The Reality of Insurance Reimbursement
36:52 The Importance of Preventative Care
38:54 Innovative Approaches in Autoimmune Care
49:14 Final Thoughts and Future Directions
49:35 The Role of Patient Advocacy
51:28 Advice for Patients Feeling Lost