Insurance premiums are rising, with higher co-pays and deductibles, shifting cost of the actual medical care to the patient. Some people are paying $25,000+ before “insurance” kicks in. There is a better way – actually, many better ways. If your employer sponsored plan is expensive and offers little, demand HR find better options. There are…
Read MorePeople regularly call pleading for COVID treatment because their corporate or government run clinic refused to offer any treatment. We treat COVID early and at late stages depending on symptoms. We do not treat our guests based on insurance or corporate algorithms. We treat each person based on their symptoms and length of illness using…
Read MoreTexas bills HB 456 and HB 1778 will allow direct dispensing of common medications by Texas Direct Medical Care. All but 4 states currently allow medication dispensing and we need this in Texas. We do not need retail middlemen taking a cut and monopoly-like profiteering. Most generic medications for $1-3/month and Epi-Pen equivalents for $5/each.…
Read MoreHere are three great discussions on why we are close to the end of the pandemic. There are many controversies, but it is time to have a public discussion about returning to normal — and not a “new” normal. Tell The Public The Truth About The Pandemic The End Of The Pandemic (w/Dr. Monica…
Read MoreGrowing More Expensive. Everything is bigger in Texas and that now applies to our healthcare insurance costs. Here are the statistics, according to the good medical statisticians at the Commonwealth Fund. Families in Texas were charged $500 more than the US average for their health coverage. For a year, the employer contributions rose to about…
Read MoreRetail Pharmacy Gouging of $482.89 for $15 Generic Medication My patient needed a 90 day refill on a prescription and I sent in the order. But, Walgreens initially told her Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) required pre-authorization. Pre-authorization for a drug she has been taking for years. Like all of our members, she is well-educated…
Read MoreCOVID Antigen Rapid Tests are now available at Texas Direct Medical Care. In addition to the PCR tests, Texas Direct Medical Care has added the Rapid Antigen test to its inventory. We have you covered for your primary care and urgent care needs. The PCR is $40 with insurance, $11o without. The Rapid Antigen tests…
Read MoreLooking for a better way in healthcare? You’re not alone and there are many others out documenting their own strategies. Check out Mr. Money Mustache’s journey to maintaining health coverage, but without health insurance. Not only does he pay less now than he would with health insurance. But he also maintains full spectrum health coverage…
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