In this insightful episode of the Regenerative by Design Podcast, host Joni Kimall Moore sits down with healthcare strategist Ellen Brown from BP2 Health to discuss the powerful connection between healthcare, food, and economic systems. Ellen shares her 30+ year journey in the healthcare industry, diving deep into how outcomes-based care and food as medicine can radically transform the way we think about health. Together, Joni and Ellen explore the broken aspects of both our food and healthcare systems and the critical need for alignment to create healthier, more sustainable communities.

They discuss the concept of lifestyle disease and how food and behavioral changes can lead to the reversal of chronic conditions like diabetes. Ellen also offers a compelling vision for how farmers and healthcare providers can collaborate to create healthier communities, with the idea of paying farmers for the healthcare savings generated by their regenerative, nutrient-dense crops. This episode highlights the untapped potential of food systems in improving public health and reshaping the future of healthcare.

Key Takeaways:

• Ellen’s journey from actuarial work to healthcare innovation and outcomes-based care.
• The crucial role of food in reversing chronic lifestyle diseases and reducing healthcare costs.
• How regenerative farming and health-focused food systems can create significant economic and societal benefits.
• The potential for collaboration between healthcare providers and farmers to improve health outcomes and reduce costs.
• Insight into Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and how they align financial incentives with better health outcomes.

Resources Mentioned:

• Visit BP2 Health to learn more about Ellen Brown’s work.
• Check out the Reverse Mullet Healthcare Podcast for more on outcomes-based care and healthcare innovation.
• Listen to the Food is Health Revolution Podcast for discussions on food systems and healthcare.

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