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. Anchored at 147 Peace Boulevard in St.

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Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Affordable Care: The fixed monthly fee for direct primary care can be a more affordable option than traditional insurance plans. She had tried traditional therapy and medication, but nothing seemed to work. It's important to remember that mental health is just as important as physical health.

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ABIM

MAY 18, 2025

Diagnostic delays, racial and ethnic health disparities, insurance barriers, and restricted access to appropriate treatments compound the emotional and physical burden of living with IBD. Without a full understanding of the disease context, he recommended surgery that, in hindsight, was not the medically appropriate next step.

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Aspiring Minority Doctor

APRIL 18, 2021

Every year, thousands of medical school graduates go unmatched. If you’re a 4th year medical student who is unmatched at this point, my advice is the following: Focus on securing a one year preliminary or transitional year position! What if I fail to match into any position? Urgent care work definitely isn’t for everyone though.

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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. If you have already been diagnosed with any medical conditions, write down all of the diagnoses you have.

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Vascular Physician

JUNE 27, 2021

Keeping your blood circulating with regular exercise or physical activity may alleviate some pain. Varicose veins are oftentimes covered by insurance whereas spider veins typically are not since they tend to be cosmetic only. Most insurance companies require patients to wear compression stockings before treatment.

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GeriPal

JUNE 8, 2023

When I’m on palliative care consults and attending in our hospice unit we have to counsel patients about deprescribing and de-intensifying diabetes medications. What are the risks and rewards of new classes of medications? When I’m on nursing home call, the most common page I receive is for a blood sugar value. How high is too high?

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

You just got to take a good history and do a physical examination, especially when the symptoms are typical, like regurgitation, heartburn, or epigastric pain in an older child or adolescent. Again, otherwise the diagnosis is based on history and physical examination. pylori, medication overuse, particularly NSAIDs or other stressors.

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Mesa Family Physician

MAY 8, 2025

Whether you’re scheduling your annual physical , exploring the differences between a wellness visit vs physical , or simply wondering what’s covered under your insurance, understanding preventive care can empower you to take charge of your health. Annual Physicals: Covered or Not? How long is a physical good for?

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Most insurance plans cover preventive care visits at 100% with no copay or deductible, recognizing the substantial value these appointments provide in preventing more serious and costly health issues. The Affordable Care Act requires insurance companies to cover a wide range of preventive services without patient cost-sharing. .”

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GeriPal

MAY 5, 2022

And one of the parts of that was actually doing physicals for the students and putting them in job placements. One thing we’ve looked at a little bit, but it has not been well studied is the accumulation of ototoxic medications. I don’t see myself in that world.” They grew up with hearing aids and they need something.”

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Mere Mortal MD

MAY 22, 2025

My role is to head the rehabilitation team, while treating any medical complications that may arise from their initial injury or diagnoses. Patients will participate in physical therapy (PT) for sure, which may or may not include some time on a treadmill, if they can walk. His medical diagnoses were stable.

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GeriPal

JUNE 12, 2025

I was really fascinated not only with the medical side of things, but some of the. The physics and mathematics that went into radiation therapy planning. Eric 04:49 Drew me to the field physics and math. I knew I wanted to do palliative medicine pretty early Even in medical school. Anish 04:13 Yeah. Thank you.

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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. Preventive care includes medical services and healthy habits designed to stop diseases before they start. What Is Preventive Care?

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to postpone medical appointments until something feels wrong. Arizona’s climate and lifestyle present specific health considerations that our Mesa-based medical professionals are specially trained to address.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Think of it as the front line of healthcare—the first place you visit when you have a medical concern, whether it’s a persistent cough or a more complex issue like heart disease. Your primary care doctor knows your medical history, understands your health goals, and works with you to keep you feeling your best.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 16, 2024

What Makes This Medical Clinic Different? Whether you need a routine physical, vaccination, or management of a chronic illness, this clinic has you covered with a focus on holistic and individualized care. “In We can all see the same doctor, and they know our medical history inside out.” Do I need insurance to visit the clinic?

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GeriPal

JULY 21, 2022

Emmy: But we know that physiologic changes with aging, like decreasing night vision and so forth, as well as medications, as well as medical conditions, can all affect whether you can drive. Or somebody who has other physical cognitive problems at any age. They’re really not. Those things do just accumulate with age.

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Vida Family Medicine

DECEMBER 1, 2023

I want to make sure that everyone who needs my attention is able to be seen which means I physically can't see everyone. Sudafed (containing pseudoephedrine- the kind you get from the pharmacist behind the counter) is the best medication for nasal congestion. Green mucus does not necessarily mean you have a bacterial infection.

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GeriPal

JUNE 22, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary In the early 1990’s, California Medical Facility (CMF) created one of the nation’s first licensed hospice units inside a prison. Alex: We are in the California Medical Facility and we will ask our guest about that. I’ve known Michele a long time, since the Joint Medical Program. Michele: Yep.

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Mere Mortal MD

MARCH 22, 2025

Nine months later, after lots of rest, sleeping in a recliner, physical therapy, and medications, his back miraculously healed without needing surgery. I had to write a letter explaining the nature of her medical condition, to see if a doctor’s note would help him get into their financial accounts. Hallelujah.

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Vida Family Medicine

MARCH 1, 2023

Factors such as a history of trauma (abuse, neglect, sexual assault, attachment trauma, etc), life stressors including serious physical or mental illness, and social influences that portray thinness as an ideal and promote dieting combine with an underlying genetic predisposition to contribute to development of an eating disorder.

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GeriPal

JUNE 6, 2024

It sits at the intersection of emotion, interpersonal, physical, psychological, cultural. You know, where do you send somebody who is a pelvic, what is a pelvic floor physical therapist and how do you find them? Alex 25:33 Well, you brought up pelvic floor physical therapist, and you said, what is that? You can’t even.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Too many people do because it’s really hard to keep their loved ones at home for the cost, the enormous financial, mental and physical strain for the family. You come over to the clinic, you go to the hospital, you provide service, and the insurance and you negotiate how much you’re going to get paid. Diane: Huge.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Here are some of the most impactful examples of preventative health care: Immunizations: The Gold Standard of Prevention Vaccinations represent perhaps the single most effective preventive care measure in medical history. They have eradicated or dramatically reduced many diseases that once caused widespread suffering and death.

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Pamela Wible MD

JUNE 19, 2025

Published 2/5/19, updated 6/19/25) Rowdiest audience ever (at a medical conference at least). It’s now so common that more than half of all doctors report symptoms, with medical students , residents , and even senior clinicians feeling pushed to the brink. Among medical trainees suicide is the number one cause of death today.

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

And we then did a bunch of work to develop medical criteria, to choose the right patients for hospital-at-home. Just think about something like a nurse visit, a nursing visit, or a physical therapy visit. What is it about my insurance, that does not cover me staying in this hospital?” And they would say, “Why me?

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Physicians News Digest

MARCH 31, 2025

Workers said they feel overwhelmed and demoralized, have obtained or considered seeking psychiatric care and medication, and feel anxious about being able to pay bills or afford college for their children. Even with insurance, many people wait weeks or months to receive care.

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