Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast


The Rise of Cash-Based Medicine: Dr. Sam Patel on the Booming Medical Spa Industry

September 09, 2024

In this episode, Dr. Sam Patel, founder of Astra Culture, discusses the rapid growth of the medical spa and aesthetics industry, emphasizing the shift toward cash-based models in healthcare. He explores the rise of non-invasive technologies, the increasing demand for medical weight loss and hormone replacement therapy, and why this sector remains resilient even in challenging economic times.