For most older adults, good health ensures independence, security, and productivity as they age. Yet millions of Americans struggle every day with chronic health challenges that severely impact their quality of life.
For most older adults, good health ensures independence, security, and productivity as they age. Yet millions of Americans struggle every day with chronic health challenges that severely impact their quality of life.
If there's one thing I've learned in my years of marketing for direct primary care (DPC) practices, it's that people don't really understand that it's NOT about price. So, here's a list of six items every patient should understand about direct primary care:
In today’s complicated healthcare system, cost and accessibility rank highest amongst customers pain points. Already shelling out large sums of money for health insurance, consumers are now hesitant to see doctors as it equates to additional out-of-pocket expenses.
When the going gets tough the tough get going. We all hit bumps in the road of life; one of the biggest bumps being a health issue for you or a loved one. It is an emotionally and physically draining experience. This is why many doctors are now prescribing various forms of medication ranging from prescription drugs to yoga to heal their patients mind, body and spirit. Research has found many times the “spirit” or “mind” prescription will actually by the missing component to healing the physical aliment. Music therapy has proven itself a very important part of the road to recovery for many patients and has earned itself worthy of being “doctors orders.”
As health consumers become better educated, more and more are looking towards holistic medicine as a way to heal and support healthy lifestyles. Holistic medicine is defined as a diverse, alternative medicine used to heal the body as a whole, without the use of pharmaceutical or invasive methodologies.
Are you thinking about making the transition to concierge healthcare? Here's what you should know before making the leap.
Concierge healthcare practices charge a retainer fee that covers certain services, but not others (e.g. hospitalization, MRIs, etc.). Make sure you understand specifically what the fee covers and what it doesn't.
Summer's fading fast, which means everyone will soon be on the go, thanks to crazy school and work schedules. Of course, one of the first things to nosedive once the stress of the season sets in is personal wellness. Don't let this happen!
To help, here are four ridiculously easy wellness tips for kids (and two more for parents).
Yes, it sounds overly simple, but some of us need the friendly reminder. Researchers say that kids don't get enough outdoor playtime. According to the American Medical Association, children two and older should "participate in at least 60 minutes of enjoyable, moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are developmentally appropriate and varied."
Telemedicine—what is it, why does it matter, and what should you be aware of before diving in? Here are telemedicine pros and cons as we see it.
The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) says, "Formally defined, telemedicine is the use of medical information exchanged from one site to another via electronic communications to improve a patient’s clinical health status. Telemedicine includes a growing variety of applications and services using two-way video, email, smart phones, wireless tools and other forms of telecommunications technology."
While every physician's reason to move to a concierge medicine model is uniquely their own, there are some overarching themes that we've seen. Here are some of the reasons.
It's no secret that traditional healthcare models are based on volume, meaning the more patients a doctor sees in a day, the better—at least for the practice. Primary care physicians often carry a caseload of 2000+ patients, an unwieldy number that results in shorter and shorter visits.
Remember, your personal wellness plan is supposed to encourage you, not defeat you. Here's how to make sure it helps instead of hurts.
