article thumbnail

Some Doctors Dropping Health Insurance, Turn to Monthly Payments

Family Physicians of St. Joseph

Originally from WSBT22 by Brooke O’Daniel Imagine going to a doctor’s office that doesn’t take health insurance; instead, they charge a monthly fee. They said even though they have health insurance, paying a monthly fee is actually less expensive than paying their insurance deductible. Should I go in, should I not go in?

article thumbnail

Bias landmines.

Reflections of a Grady Doctor

My intern was presenting this patient to me at this exact time. And the pharmacy record and his appointment history supported what he said. I know if he was a white woman at Emory or even an insured black patient somewhere else, I probably wouldn't have suggested that. 12: 01 P.M. But we were almost there. Sorry about that."

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Why Regular Check-ups Matter: Preventive Care at Mesa Family Physicians

Mesa Family Physician

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to postpone medical appointments until something feels wrong. Regular check-ups are not just routine appointments; they’re essential investments in your future health and well-being.

article thumbnail

Digital Skin Care: Top 8 Dermatology Apps

The Medical Futurist

Their success is understandable : they offer a fast and easy method to check any skin conditions, typically for a fraction of the cost of a traditional healthcare appointment. 2) iDoc24 The award-winning dermatology service is present in more than 160 countries and is available in 7 languages.

article thumbnail

Time to stop driving? Podcast with Emmy Betz and Terri Cassidy

GeriPal

When you think about getting your groceries, going to doctor’s appointments, going to religious services, if that’s important to you. And I’ve been to some presentations that use that same breaking bad news model for having these driving conversations, as are used in palliative care. Absolutely. Emmy: Yeah.

Family 102
article thumbnail

New South Family Medicine and MedSpa Offers Next Level Care

New South Family Medicine and MedSpa

Providers at New South Family Medicine and MedSpa can address the patient's deeper needs, rather than trying to rush through a hectic day full of too-brief appointments. The practice doesn't depend on the insurance company to say whether they will pay for a certain procedure or a particular test, and how much.

DO 40
article thumbnail

Between Two Urns: Undertaker Thomas Lynch

GeriPal

And this seems very basic, but try it with your insurance agent or your pastor, you know, or your banker at 03:00 in the morning. So for 50 years, I’ve been saying to families, you know, when we go to the crematory, we do it by appointment, just like when we go to the cemetery to bury. You can call and we answer the phone.

IT 124