Total Access Medical - Direct Primary Care Blog

4 Reasons Why House Call Doctors Are Making a Comeback

Jul 20, 2015 by Richard Stamps

A half century ago, it wasn't uncommon for doctors to make house calls. But by the 80s, this practice had fallen by the wayside along with other once-popular trends like go-go boots and granny glasses.

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Summer Health Tips: July is National Parks & Recreation Month

Jul 13, 2015 by Richard Stamps

Last month, it was all about safety. This month, it's National Parks and Recreation Month,

which means it's all about having fun! Help celebrate with these summer health tips that'll keep you moving, smiling, and laughing.

1. Embrace the obvious summer sports.

Swimming, beach volleyball, tennis, golf—all of these are great activities that get our bodies moving. The great thing is that so many of these activities don't feel like traditional exercise. They just provide lots of sweaty fun.

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Concierge Care Link Fest: More News You Can Use

Jul 06, 2015 by Richard Stamps

In March, we started a new tradition of sharing the latest and greatest news regarding concierge care and other health-related topics. Here's our next installment.

July is National Concierge Medicine Awareness Month. Started by Concierge Medicine Today, the goal of the month is to educate the public on concierge care, including its many benefits.

In case you haven't read enough stories about the millennial demographic, here are five millennial-driven healthcare trends. We thought this point was especially interesting: "One in five respondents overall called unexpected bills their top healthcare concern; moreover, millennials were most likely to ask for cost information upfront at 41 percent, compared to only 18 percent of seniors and 21 percent of boomers."

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5 Tips for Interviewing Concierge Care Physicians

Jun 30, 2015 by Richard Stamps

You've done your research and you love what concierge medicine has to offer. You know the next step is meeting with concierge care physicians so that you can find the right fit.

Here are five tips for conducting those all-important meet-and-greets.

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Shining the Spotlight on Dr. Teresa Saris

Jun 25, 2015 by Richard Stamps
A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University Medical School, Dr. Saris has been in practice and board certified in Internal Medicine since 1991. She is a native of Valley Forge and has provided medical care to the Mainline community for over 20 years.
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How Your Concierge Doctor Helps Simplify Vacation Planning

Jun 23, 2015 by Richard Stamps

We've talked a lot about the many benefits concierge doctors provide their patients. One of these benefits has to do with vacation planning.

Because your concierge doctor has a significantly reduced patient caseload, he or she has the time to help you with your vacation plans—at least, the items dealing with your health and wellness (haggling with the airlines is still your job!).

Here's how your concierge doctor can help simplify your vacation planning.

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6 Ways Concierge Family Medicine Makes Life Easier

Jun 16, 2015 by Richard Stamps

Juggling one person's medical issues can be challenging. So what happens when you have to juggle your spouse, your kids, and yourself (and maybe parents and in-laws to boot)? You likely feel stressed out and perhaps even a bit frustrated.

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Summer Health Tips: June is National Safety Month

Jun 09, 2015 by Richard Stamps

Sponsored by the National Safety Council, National Safety Month "focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road and in our homes and communities."​

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Are You Unhappy with Your Concierge Medical Practice?

Jun 02, 2015 by Richard Stamps

You researched concierge medicine, and it seemed like a good fit. You found a concierge doctor you liked, and you enrolled in a concierge medical practice. You were excited to get started. Problem is, things didn't turn out as you expected.

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Retainer Medicine: Is That a Fair Description?

May 25, 2015 by Richard Stamps

There are many different names for concierge medicine: boutique medicine and doctors on demand immediately come to mind. We don't have a problem with these phrases.

However, one phrase that we've been hearing a lot lately is "retainer medicine," and we wanted to share our thoughts on why this term isn't the best label for concierge medicine.

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