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...