A note from a patient went like this...

"I know you’re one of the best doctors in this field, so I’ll see you when I have some extra money."

You know this kills me, right? I want to help as many people as I can. If I was salaried, this would have not been an issue. I'd never have to...

It's not uncommon to find complaints about a billing company that under delivers their promise to clients in getting them paid on time (or on a predictable schedule since it's rare in the insurance world to get paid the same day), controlling the accounts receivable, and following up on claim...

There are many reasons why a doctor chooses to opt out insurance. Here are a few:

1. Reimbursement Rates: Insurance companies may not reimburse physicians adequately for their services. As a result, some doctors may choose to opt-out of insurance and charge patients directly in order to receive...

When I first learned about Direct Primary Care (DPC) the movement away from insurance with the alternative low monthly membership option, I was completely fascinated. I was excited that doctors are taking back control of their practice and offering a reasonable cost while still...

The first time I read on LinkedIn, "if you have a high deductible insurance, you are effectively uninsured..." I had to think twice about what the author was saying. Here's what I gathered:

- if you have private insurance, a high deductible means you have to pay that amount before...

^{This article was originally published on SoMeDoc on Sept 3, 2022.}

When people hear out-of-network care, some might freak out.

The thought of having to pay additional out of pocket expenses for medical care is a contentious one. Those who pay into private health insurance are paying on...

^{This article was originally published on KevinMD.com on July 1, 2022.}

A patient, let’s call him Jay, came to me refusing a leg amputation. He had open sores that were necrotic, foul-smelling as if he had been neglected for a long time. At his consultation, he fought with every cell of...