Concierge Choice Physicians

JANUARY 21, 2025

The physician continues to accept insurance and government programs, as before. Members enjoy a closer doctor-patient relationship, convenient ways to connect with their cardiologist directly, even after hours, and relaxed, same-day/next-day appointments that never feel rushed. The patient decides what’s right for them.

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Family Physicians of St. Joseph

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Joseph, the family medicine practice is committed to providing exceptional, affordable, patient-centered primary care in SW Michigan without reliance on insurance companies for payment of services. Joseph followed a traditional fee-for-service model, billing insurance companies for patient care. Joseph has succeeded in doing just that.

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Concierge Choice Physicians

JANUARY 28, 2025

The physician continues to accept insurance and government programs, as before. Members enjoy a closer doctor-patient relationship, convenient ways to connect with their cardiologist directly, even after hours, and relaxed, same-day/next-day appointments that never feel rushed. The patient decides what’s right for them.

Board-Certified 130

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Integrated Care News by CFHA

MAY 8, 2025

Providing incentives such as tying vaccination to insurance-related or public benefits or offering small monetary or non-monetary incentives can also improve vaccine uptake. An important consideration in this case is the effect of pediatric vaccination nudges on parent-physician relationships.

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Plum Health

JUNE 9, 2025

It has been a true honor to care for my patients at Pulmonary and Medicine Associates, and I am deeply grateful for the trust and relationships built over the years. No copays, no deductibles, no insurance —just great care when you need it. You get personal, high-touch care without the hassle of traditional insurance.

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Plum Health

MAY 22, 2023

Employers are increasingly finding that DPC offers a personalized doctor-patient relationship, comprehensive preventive care, and overall cost savings. Misconception #1: DPC Adds Extra Costs to Existing Health Insurance The fact is, for employers operating self-funded programs, the DPC investment redirects claims costs.

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Noreta Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The film talks about some of the escape fires of healthcare, including non-opioid pain treatments, nutrition programs, strong doctor-patient relationships, among others. A third barrier is that insurance companies often do not pay for nutrition counseling. Early in the film, family physician Dr. Erin Martin, is featured.

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Plum Health

MAY 19, 2023

Plum Health DPC has a primary care solution designed just for you: Embrace the Benefits of Direct Primary Care Direct Primary Care is a membership-based healthcare model that emphasizes a direct relationship between patient and doctor. While your insurance covers significant events, DPC takes care of routine healthcare needs affordably.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This concern is in part due to the risk of replacing in-person visits, which are beneficial for building rapport in the mother-infant-provider relationship. Further, lower insurance reimbursement rates can limit its clinical use. Further, lower insurance reimbursement rates can limit its clinical use.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Despite Canada’s systems of universal health insurance, more than one-in-five people do not have access to primary care. Bold reform is needed centered on the values and priorities of patients and the public. Objective OurCare is the largest pan-Canadian initiative to engage the public about the future of primary care in Canada.

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Patient-Centered Primary Care Patients Community 130

Plum Health

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Strengthened Doctor-Patient Relationship One of the most rewarding aspects of concierge medicine is the bond formed with patients. In traditional practice, the sheer number of patients makes it challenging to build deep, trusting relationships. What is Concierge Medicine? "A A concierge doctor checking the medicine for the patients."

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Vida Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Please note this is often dependent on your insurance company, not the doctor, so be sure to ask the insurance company about coverage as well! Please note this is often dependent on your insurance company, not the doctor, so be sure to ask the insurance company about coverage as well! How much will this treatment cost?

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Despite the many well-established benefits of primary care (PC), the percentage of Americans with a source of usual care or with an ongoing PC relationship is declining. Objective: To identify existing measures that effectively evaluate access to PC. Measures were further categorized into 13 access domains.

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Doctor On Demand

MARCH 31, 2023

Whether it’s a relationship, a child, a job, or any other worry, we all have to deal with our fair share of challenges. Ask about the therapist’s fees and insurance : It’s important to know the therapist’s fees and whether they accept your insurance.

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The Physicians Foundation

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

adults lacked a usual source of care in 2022—marking the highest level in a decade, despite historically high rates of insurance coverage during this period. Key findings include: 1. health spending, with spending on Medicare falling to 3.4% and Medicaid to 4.3%. State Highlights: Oregon leads the nation, allocating 7.1% per 100,000 in 2022.

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The Direct Doctors Difference

AUGUST 9, 2023

No appointments, and no insurance needed.” But, nothing will replace the long term relationship with a doctor who knows you well and is available when you need him or her! According to their site’s tagline, they can “quickly treat common conditions with 24/7 video visits and messaging with a clinician. Or does it!?

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The Physicians Foundation

AUGUST 15, 2024

Dr. Oyeyemi’s vision for the CHFC was inspired by his realization that many patients who he encountered in traditional health care settings were unable to access preventive care due to their insurance status, leading to avoidable negative health outcomes. As the U.S.

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Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 28, 2024

Health insurance covers only very short visits that are limited to 1-2 problems per visit, leaving little time for patients to be able to share all of the relevant information about longstanding symptoms. There are many factors that make it a challenge to get answers for unexplained symptoms. More on that below.

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Permanente Medicine

MAY 20, 2025

” Related AI scribes story: Analysis: AI scribes save physicians time, improve patient interactions and work satisfaction Dr. Nguyen also highlighted the potential to utilize artificial intelligence and Kaiser Permanente’s extensive medical database to develop predictive analytic models aimed at enhancing patient care.

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Reflections of a Grady Doctor

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Seeing as he has no insurance and not much else? steps onto soapbox* Look here, man: Everything--and I do mean EVERYTHING--is about relationships. Still work at the relationships. Are they rude? Screaming and hollering? Not so much. But mostly, the room is just filled with this icy coolness when I walk in. You and his parents?"

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GeriPal

MAY 5, 2022

Think about the last time you attended a talk on communication skills or goals of care discussions. Was there any mention about the impact that hearing loss has in communication or what we should do about it in clinical practice? I’m guessing not. COVID-19, masks, and hearing difficulty: Perspectives of healthcare providers. Alex: (Singing).

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FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 6, 2022

S&G Labs alleged during the litigation that they are paid on a “per test” basis by third party insurers, government agencies under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and direct “self-pay” by some individuals. S&G Labs has no contractual relationships with the entities that referred clients to S&G Labs. 18 U.S.C. §

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GeriPal

JUNE 8, 2023

We debate the merits of use of CGM in the nursing home and other late life settings (Eric and I argue against CGM and lose). Ozempic is a new fancy med that, by the way, leads to weight loss among celebrities, resulting in shortages of the drug from people using it off-label for that purpose. Listen in to learn more! Nadine: I do. Good choice.

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FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 6, 2022

S&G Labs alleged during the litigation that they are paid on a “per test” basis by third party insurers, government agencies under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and direct “self-pay” by some individuals. S&G Labs has no contractual relationships with the entities that referred clients to S&G Labs. 18 U.S.C. §

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Permanente Medicine

JUNE 3, 2025

Access is so important because that is the reason the patient signs up with health insurance is so that they can get care, whether primary or specialty. We have to get that right or else the patient [is] going to go to a different entity or a different insurance company. Guest Wadie L. Marcos, D.O. That’s one component.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

I’ll dive into the latest clinical practice guidelines and discuss evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Topics covered include: The pathophysiology of GER and GERD in the pediatric population. Understanding dyspepsia and its clinical presentation. Diagnostic strategies and when to consider further evaluation.

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GeriPal

JUNE 12, 2025

Anish 00:24 Thanks so much for having me. Alex 00:26 And we’re delighted to welcome Emily Martin, who is a palliative care doc at UCLA. Emily, welcome to GeriPal. Emily 00:32 It’s good to be here. Alex 00:33 And delighted to welcome Evie K a lmar, who’s a geriatrician and palliative care doc at UCSF. Evie, welcome to GeriPal.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Primary care is about building a relationship with your doctor, so they can monitor your health over time, prevent issues before they become serious, and manage chronic conditions in a more comprehensive way. We’ll also dive into specific health concerns for men and women, as well as the growing importance of mental health in primary care.

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Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 11, 2025

In this blog, we’ll break down what preventive care involves, explore its relationship with short-term health insurance, and explain why it’s a critical part of staying healthy at any stage of life. That’s where short-term health insurance can be useful. What Is Preventive Care? Are they the same?

Illness 100

Illness Preventative Care Preventive Care Insurance 100

Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

You can filter by location, specialty, insurance accepted, and even patient reviews. Understanding Insurance and Payment Options Navigating Insurance Networks One of the first steps in choosing a PCP is ensuring they’re in-network with your insurance.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

We work with most major insurance plans and offer transparent pricing options for self-pay patients. 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.

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Today's Hospitalist

JUNE 7, 2025

“You want someone who can monitor patients’ side effects and have a longitudinal relationship with them.” A lot of plans require a prior approval for each dose, and insurance plans are making access really difficult.” Patients coming in are usually sick, and many of them may need procedures.”

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Find Out if They Accept Your Insurance This is one of the most important things to consider before making your decision. You don't want to start this new relationship off on the wrong foot by making an appointment and later finding out that they're not in-network with your insurance company.

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GeriPal

JULY 21, 2022

Because I don’t think we think about that so much in palliative care, but we do in geriatrics. But I believe before we start, somebody has a song request for Alex. Is it you, Emmy? Emmy: It is. Eric: What’s the song? Emmy: I just forgot the name of the song… [laughter]. Alex: Pink Cadillac by Bruce Springsteen? I like that song.

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Vida Family Medicine

JANUARY 4, 2022

Preventive care works best when you build a relationship over time with a physician who knows you and your health and can make personalized recommendations. For many patients without health insurance, or even those with insurance, this can be a challenge. There's a reason your grandmother said "prevention is better than cure!"

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The Physicians Foundation

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In fact, tragically, four in 10 physicians, more than four in 10 (44%) residents and half (50%) of medical students were either afraid or knew another colleague fearful of seeking mental health care given questions asked in medical licensure/credentialling/insurance applications. As the U.S.

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ABIM

JUNE 4, 2025

Christine Twining, MD, Chair, ABIM Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board The Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board , which meets twice a year and is responsible for oversight of policy and assessment in the specialty, held its spring meeting on April 1, 2025.

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