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02/24/2026

Transforming Healthcare - American Potential Podcast
Dr. Chaminie Wheeler was recently featured in Red Tape to Real Care, where she shared why Direct Primary Care (DPC) is transforming healthcare by putting patients—not paperwork—at the center. Click the link below to listen to the podcast!

Podcast Episode · American Potential · 08/25/2025 · 28m

02/18/2026

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02/16/2026

What Happened After the Shutdown & How the New Reforms Help Patients

Read the full article that answers - Why ACA (Obamacare) Plans Became Expensive and How Trump’s HSA Plan Puts Money Back Into Patients’ Hands

https://www.ccchealth.info/post/what-happened-after-the-shutdown-how-the-new-reforms-help-patients

Why ACA (Obamacare) Plans Became Expensive and How Trump’s HSA Plan Puts Money Back Into Patients’ Hands 1. What ACA Plans Were Supposed to Do — and What Really Happened The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was designed to help families buy affordable insurance by offering Bronze, Silver, and Gold pl...

02/12/2026

At CCC Health, our mission is to educate, empower, and inspire. We believe that when patients are informed and engaged, healthcare becomes not just treatment—but true healing.

02/10/2026

GET THE RECIPE! Traditional Sri Lankan Chickpea Curry

https://www.ccchealth.info/post/traditional-sri-lankan-kadala-curry-chickpea-curry

IngredientsLegumes • 2 cups dried brown chickpeas (soaked overnight, then boiled until tender) (Canned can be used, but dried is traditional)Tempering (Thalippu) • 1 ½ Tbsp coconut oil • 1 small red onion, finely sliced • 3–4 cloves garlic, sliced • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, crushed • 1 sp...

02/09/2026

FOOD IS MEDICINE! Learn about the nourishing power of Chickpeas

https://www.ccchealth.info/post/the-nourishing-power-of-chickpeas

Long before nutrition labels and supplements, food was medicine. Across cultures and generations, simple foods sustained health, strengthened families, and nourished both body and mind. One of those humble, powerful foods is the chickpea. You may know chickpeas from hummus, salads, or stews but thes...

02/07/2026

Baby it's cold outside! Try Dr. Chaminie's recipe for a Hearty Root Vegetable Soup to stay warm and eat healthy!

https://www.ccchealth.info/post/creamy-hearty-root-vegetable-soup

A Creamy Hearty Root Vegetable Soup (Vegan, Coconut-Creamy, High-Protein, Loaded with Root Veggies)This warming, nourishing soup blends root vegetables, plant-based protein, creamy coconut, and just the right amount of spice. Perfect for a cozy dinner or weekly meal prep. Ingredients (Serves 6–8)V...

02/04/2026

FOOD IS MEDICINE!
Get the recipe for High-Protein, Antioxidant-Packed Vegan Pizza

https://www.ccchealth.info/post/high-protein-antioxidant-packed-vegan-pizza

🍕 What Makes This Pizza High Protein?• Chickpea flour crust (7–10g protein per slice)• Tofu or tempeh crumbles (complete plant protein)• H**p seeds (omega-3s + protein)• Nutritional yeast (protein + B12)🍇 What Makes It Antioxidant-Rich?• Spinach (vitamins A, C, K)• Red onions (qu...

02/02/2026

Read Dr. Chaminie's full article about why slowing down might actually be in the best interest of patients.

https://www.ccchealth.info/post/when-healthcare-reform-slows-down

Healthcare reform often comes with urgency. Patients are struggling with rising premiums, high deductibles, and prescription drug prices that feel untethered from reality. Understandably, many people ask why Congress does not simply “fix” the system more quickly. Yet it may be worth considering ...

02/01/2026

Introducing you to the We The Patient Movement! Dr. Greg & Chaminie Wheeler take the next big steps toward patient advocacy and restoring the Circle of Trust in Medicine. Stay tuned to find out how you can join the movement and even volunteer!

Read the full article here!
https://www.ccchealth.info/post/we-the-patient-completing-the-circle-of-trust-in-medicine

For generations, the physician–patient relationship was the foundation of medicine. It was built on trust, time, understanding, and personal connection. In that space between a patient and a physician, hope was restored, healing began, and care was guided by wisdom and compassion. Over time, and e...

01/31/2026

Health Insurer Horizon Settles with NJ for $100M Stemming from Health Care Overpayment Allegations

Check out the full article on our CCC Health Blog! -->

Dear CCC Health Community,I wanted to share an example of why patients and physicians are pushing so hard for transparency and honesty in healthcare.New Jersey recently reached a $100 million settlement with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield after the state alleged the insurer overcharged taxpayers for...

01/30/2026

Do you understand what HIPAA really is? Check out our blog to read the full article!

🏥 Most people think HIPAA is mainly about keeping medical information private, but the law was actually created to manage the business and financial side of healthcare. Under federal law, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was enacted to improve the efficiency...