A Country Doctor Writes

JUNE 21, 2025

Cash practices are appearing and evolving to meet patients’ needs without the mandates of Medicare and the private insurance industry, but are in essence duplicating cost and effort because of Obamacare’s insurance mandate. The whole notion of Quality is arbitrary and paternalistic.

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The Health Policy Exchange

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

With 476 participating primary care practices, MDPCP provides prospective, non-visit based payments known as "care management fees" and operational support from a program management office and Care Transformation Organizations (CTO). According to MedChi , the average practice received $176,000 in care management fees in 2019.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

Preventive Services Covered by Health Insurance The Affordable Care Act requires most health insurance plans to cover preventive services without charging copayments or coinsurance. This level of prevention is crucial for conditions that benefit from early intervention.

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The Health Policy Exchange

MARCH 26, 2014

In the mid-1990s, the American Medical Association confidently predicted that the penetration of managed care would lead to a large "physician surplus" and convinced Congress to cap the number of graduate medical education (GME) positions subsidized by the Medicare program. Two decades later, there is a widespread consensus that the U.S.

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Family Physicians of Greeley

JUNE 16, 2023

Navigating the complexities of insurance and healthcare costs can be overwhelming for patients. Understanding your insurance coverage, managing medical bills, and finding affordable healthcare options are essential for maintaining your health without breaking the bank.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results/Findings Information management is central to health care delivery, but often not valued or actively supported. Within primary care most administrative work requires both information management and clinical judgment. Qualitative interpretation and analysis involved representatives from each stakeholder group.

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Concierge Choice Physicians

MARCH 24, 2025

Wayne Lipton, CCP Managing Partner ​America’s trust in medical professionals is dwindling, according to Gallup’s annual professions rating , dropping from a high of 67% in 2021 to just 53% in 2024. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal interviewed physicians, attempting to make sense of the declining numbers.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: COPD patient self-management plans, including rescue packs (antibiotic and steroid combinations), are effective in reducing respiratory related emergency department (ED) visits and hospital readmissions. Data was collected from mailed quizzes, EHR utilization of smartphrases, and orders and from insurance claims.

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A Country Doctor Writes

JUNE 9, 2025

Medicare patients on a fixed income need to use their insurance if they still want to eat and heat their homes. Another problem with primary care today is that managers and EMR programmers have basically no idea of what we do, the cognitive aspect of doctoring. Same thing for most people on Medicaid.

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Plum Health

AUGUST 30, 2024

Managing diabetes—especially as you get older—can be challenging physically, emotionally, and financially. Read on to see how you can navigate insurance or skip the headache entirely by joining with a Direct Primary Care membership to Plum Health. Is Ozempic (Semaglutide) Covered By Insurance? Interested in learning more?

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 25, 2025

Once we do this and initiate glucocorticoid therapy and secure the diagnosis, now we start thinking about long-term management and how we can best serve these patients to maximize efficiency of these therapies and to minimize their toxicities. So let’s first talk about giant cell arthritis as a medical emergency.

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Concierge Choice Physicians

JANUARY 21, 2025

Patients can choose a more personalized approach to managing their cardiology care ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – January 21, 2025 – Concierge Choice Physicians (CCP), the nation’s leading full- service concierge medical service provider, today announced that Thomas P. The patient decides what’s right for them.

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Concierge Choice Physicians

JANUARY 28, 2025

The physician continues to accept insurance and government programs, as before. “Managing heart health often requires a level of trust between a doctor and patient, something can take time to build. The patient decides what’s right for them. This special program allows for that time,” says Dr. Caruso.

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Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 16, 2025

These visits may focus on preventive care, managing chronic conditions, addressing new concerns, or simply creating a baseline of your current health status. What Is a Primary Care Visit? A primary care visit is your chance to build a relationship with a provider who will oversee your general health. Can You Establish Care Virtually?

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

It also covered related pain management and physical therapy after she returned home to New York City. Since she was still working, she thought her employer health insurance plan would cover her. This time, though, the insurance coverage wasn’t routine. The bills totaled more than $100,000. The bill for that care: $12,000.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Cost is a critical consideration in weight management, but cost conversations can be challenging for clinicians to initiate. Outcome Measures: Key themes related to cost conversations in weight management. Objective: To identify communication strategies for initiating conversations about cost during WPVs.

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Dr. Zaar

MAY 20, 2025

Management of PCOS often requires a multi-disciplinary approach that includes hormone evaluation, lifestyle coaching, medicine, and follow-up. For others, private insurance may offer reimbursement or the services may be affordably priced for out-of-pocket payments. Why Virtual Care works for PCOS?

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 18, 2025

Cost-Sharing Program Benefits Patient Rashida Khan, PhD , and colleagues presented a case in which a 56-year-old African American woman with a BMI of 40 kg/m 2 was denied insurance coverage for GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy. Health is a social good, and thus society has an obligation to provide health services that address the needs of all.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Increasingly, health insurers, private hospitals, and even nonprofits are behaving as though they aim first to extract revenue, and only second to care for people. We should no longer be debating whether or not having health care insurance is better than not having it. Nevertheless, the U.S.

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Dr. Zaar

MAY 20, 2025

Whether you’re managing a chronic condition or seeking a diagnosis, virtual consultations provide expert care without borders.

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Plum Health

JUNE 9, 2025

Donovan Ogboh is a board-certified family medicine physician with a dedicated interest in preventive care, sports medicine, pediatric care, women’s health, and the ongoing management of chronic conditions. No copays, no deductibles, no insurance —just great care when you need it. Learn more about DPC

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Dr. Zaar

MAY 20, 2025

Hormonal therapy online in Canada has transformed how people manage hormone-related conditions like thyroid issues, menopause symptoms, and testosterone replacement. Costs vary depending on the platform, province, and whether you have got insurance insurance. How Much Does Online Hormonal Therapy Cost in Canada?

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MAY 27, 2025

Healthcare administrative assistants manage crucial administrative tasks in medical offices. Typical responsibilities include: Managing front desk operations, including greeting patients and answering phones. Communicating with patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies to coordinate care.

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Plum Health

MAY 22, 2023

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. Overall, DPC replaces insurance-based, FFS products with a patient-centric, relationship-driven model of care where the interests align with the patient and employer.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 19, 2025

It has already been adopted across healthcare institutions in Hong Kong as well as by multinational health insurer Bupa. “Traditional vital sign monitoring wearables are often costly and uncomfortable, leading to poor adherence,” said Chibo Tang , managing partner of Gobi Partners, a financial backer of the company.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MAY 1, 2025

Their day-to-day responsibilities vary, but may include tasks like taking phone messages for physicians, managing incoming and outgoing mail, or entering orders into patients’ electronic medical records. Medical Biller Medical billers manage the billing process to ensure healthcare providers are paid for their services. per hour 4.

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Noreta Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

I can tell you first-hand that this has allowed me to develop more trusting relationships with my patients, more time to identify and manage mental health concerns, and learn more about how a person’s lifestyle influences their health. A third barrier is that insurance companies often do not pay for nutrition counseling.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 5, 2025

While primary care providers are trained to manage conditions like diabetes, they rely on endocrinologists to provide more specialized care. You might get referred to an endocrinologist if your condition is complex or difficult to manage. They offer the support and personalized care you need to manage your conditions and stay healthy.

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Vida Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Your doctor's job is to provide you with recommendations for managing your health based on their expertise, but it is ultimately your decision whether or not you will carry out those recommendations. All patients deserve to have a full understanding of their health conditions and the options for managing them.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MARCH 7, 2025

Mid-Year Formulary Changes (HF 1652/SF 1806): Seeks to prohibit health insurers from making mid-year changes to their drug formularies, ensuring stable access to prescribed medications for patients. In particular, Republican members of the committee expressed concerns on whether a new tax on health plans may impact health insurance rates.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Concierge medicine is a healthcare model that offers patients personalized care, better access to their doctor, and a more proactive approach to managing their health. This involves regular check-ups, lifestyle counseling, and a more thorough approach to managing risk factors. "A concierge doctor checking the medicine for the patients."

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Dr. Zaar

MAY 20, 2025

Understanding Hormonal Weight Gain: Hormones are crucial in managing your metabolism, appetite, and fat storage. Teladoc Health Canada: Offers access to expert consultations through your employer or health insurance. In other situations, private insurance can help with costs, or you can choose to pay out-of-pocket.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

JUNE 2, 2025

Medical biller: Medical billers are responsible for submitting claims to patients’ insurance providers, and following up to ensure the practice receives payment. Authorization specialist: Authorization specialists are responsible for getting pre-authorizations from patients’ insurance providers to ensure upcoming services are covered.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 28, 2025

Reviews provide information about how well the doctor explains diagnoses and treatment options, and how well they manage ongoing care. Confirm the Doctor Accepts Your Insurance Whether you have Medicare, Medicaid or health insurance through a job, confirming a hormone doctor accepts your coverage is a practical step.

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Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Many urgent care clinics now offer mental health services , including medication management for anxiety and depression, or help during a panic attack. Depending on your insurance, an ER visit can cost anywhere from several hundred to several thousand dollars, while an urgent care visit typically costs a fraction of that.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MARCH 27, 2025

Committees reviewed a range of legislation, including efforts to address workforce shortages, expand insurance coverage and improve school health services. Schools are seeing increased concerns related to managing acute and chronic health conditions, mental health issues and health fragility. Read a summary of S.F.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 10, 2025

How can these new solutions seamlessly integrate into our lives, our healthcare systems, and our overall health management? Meanwhile, obesity management remains a global challenge – increasingly so. When we discuss digital health, it’s easy to lose sight of the big picture. In 2022, 2.5 billion adults were overweight.

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