Episode 46 — The Future of American Healthcare with Mike Carberry
Healthcare in America has always been a topic that sparks debate, emotion, and innovation. In this episode of The Prospecting Show, Dr. Connor Robertson sits down with Dr. Mike Carberry to dissect what’s really happening in healthcare today—and more importantly, where it’s going. Both leaders share a background in chiropractic and a deep understanding of the business side of medicine, giving this conversation a balance of clinical experience and entrepreneurial perspective that few can match.
Dr. Carberry starts by sharing his journey from practicing clinician to business leader. He explains that after decades in chiropractic and physical medicine, he realized that the healthcare system didn’t reward prevention, results, or collaboration—it rewarded transactions. This realization led him to create integrated healthcare models that unite chiropractors, medical doctors, and therapists under one umbrella. The mission? To help patients heal instead of just managing symptoms. Dr. Robertson, always tuned into the business mechanics behind transformation, asks how these models can scale nationwide. Dr. Carberry points out that the next generation of healthcare leaders must think like entrepreneurs first and clinicians second.
Throughout the discussion, one theme keeps resurfacing: incentives drive outcomes. The American healthcare system is structured around insurance reimbursement, not necessarily patient success. Dr. Carberry and Dr. Robertson both argue that the system must pivot toward value-based care, where practitioners are rewarded for keeping people healthy rather than treating them endlessly. This isn’t just a policy challenge—it’s a mindset shift. Entrepreneurs entering healthcare must recognize that innovation will only stick if it aligns with financial and operational realities.
The conversation dives into technology’s role in accelerating that change. Dr. Carberry emphasizes that telemedicine, AI diagnostics, and wearable health tech aren’t just trends—they’re tools that make care more efficient and accessible. Yet, he cautions against replacing human connection with automation. As he explains, “Technology should amplify care, not replace compassion.” Dr. Robertson builds on that thought, linking it back to how entrepreneurs across industries must balance efficiency with empathy. Whether running a clinic or a consulting firm, understanding the human experience behind every decision is what sustains growth.
Another powerful moment comes when Dr. Carberry discusses the difference between treatment and transformation. He believes the future of American healthcare depends on integrative models where chiropractic, regenerative medicine, and functional wellness all work together. Fragmented systems are failing not because providers lack skill, but because the model itself is broken. Collaboration, data sharing, and holistic thinking are no longer optional—they’re essential. Dr. Robertson connects this to broader entrepreneurial principles: business owners who innovate around collaboration and transparency always outperform those who protect silos.
They also discuss the barriers that hold healthcare entrepreneurs back. Regulation, insurance dependency, and outdated education systems all play a role. Dr. Carberry argues that many clinicians never receive the financial literacy or leadership training needed to thrive independently. Dr. Robertson agrees, noting that the most successful practitioners he’s worked with aren’t necessarily the most skilled doctors—they’re the ones who understand systems, delegation, and scale. It’s a lesson that applies far beyond healthcare. In any profession, those who can step back, design operations, and lead teams with clarity inevitably create more impact.
As the conversation closes, both men express optimism about where healthcare can go if driven by innovation and integrity. Dr. Carberry leaves listeners with a challenge: if you’re in healthcare, stop waiting for reform from the top. Build better from the ground up. Dr. Robertson echoes this sentiment, encouraging entrepreneurs and practitioners to think bigger than their profession. Healthcare isn’t just about treating disease—it’s about creating systems that enable human potential.
For anyone working in medicine, wellness, or entrepreneurship, this episode is a must-listen. It’s a reminder that reform starts when capable people stop settling for broken systems.
Listen to the full conversation here: The Future of American Healthcare with Mike Carberry
To continue the journey through business and innovation, check out the next episode: The Newest Healthcare Franchise Model with Dr. Ruben Valdes. In that conversation, Dr. Robertson explores how franchise systems are revolutionizing access to care and redefining what scalability means in medicine. For more insights and previous episodes, visit fixed.whitefriar.com/ and revisit the prior episode, Why You Need to Know Where Your Hemp Comes From with Brandon Lewis, to see how sourcing, integrity, and leadership connect across industries.