Right About Now with Ryan Alford

What’s up, everyone!

Have you ever walked into an urgent care or doctor's office just to ask a simple question only to wait 90 minutes and get an answer you could’ve gotten in 90 seconds? It's one of those “there has to be a better way” moments.

Talking with Charles Nader, founder and CEO of Doc.com, felt like someone finally built that better way. A way that doesn’t require insurance, long drives, or half a day in a waiting room.

Charles Nader

And his mission is bold: free basic healthcare for the world.

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🔥 Here’s What We Hit

Free Healthcare Access Is No Longer a Fantasy

Doc.com gives anyone, literally anyone with a smartphone, 24/7 access to a doctor at zero cost. No insurance. No copays. No paperwork.

Your Move: Download the Doc.com app and try a test consultation. Experience firsthand how streamlined access can be.

AI Does the Heavy Lifting So Doctors Can Actually Focus on You

Charles and his team built sophisticated AI tools that capture key health data, run diagnostics, and provide suggested treatments so the doctor spends their time making decisions, not repeating checklists.

Your Move: Make a list of moments when healthcare feels slow or inefficient for you. How could tech help bridge those gaps?

The Pharmacy Model Makes Healthcare Sustainable

The breakthrough? Doc.com pays its doctors through revenue from its vertically integrated pharmacy, allowing consultations to remain free without compromising quality.

Your Move: Consider how your own business could adopt a similar model: a core service supported by creative, value-aligned revenue streams.

Telemedicine Isn’t the Future. It’s Now

Despite existing for years, telemedicine has struggled to go mainstream. Charles believes Doc.com is the key to unlocking mass adoption, especially as they prepare to go public on NASDAQ.

Your Move: Try replacing just one in-person appointment with a telehealth visit. Track the time you save.