The lack of transparency in medical care is a problem for patients and doctors alike. Direct Primary Care is a practice model that prioritizes price transparency, offering affordable memberships that include all procedures and visits.
Dr. Travis Simmons questions why medical care is the only industry where there is no price transparency and he explains how Direct Primary Care solves this problem.
It’s not uncommon for patients to wonder whether they should take ibuprofen or Tylenol when they’re feeling unwell. If you’re a generally healthy adult without liver disease, kidney disease, stomach ulcers, or other chronic diseases, you can take both ibuprofen and Tylenol at the same time.
Dr. Suzy Lessing educates on when to take Tylenol and Ibuprofen when not feeling well.
Today’s post is about mucus. Fair warning, if you’re sensitive to this topic, you may want to skip to the next video. Lately, a lot of patients have been coming in and expressing concern about their changing mucus color during a cold.
Dr. Travis Simmons educates about mucus color and when the use of antibiotics would be appropriate.
Dr. Travis Simmons apologizes for the traditional healthcare system being broken. He also talks about open enrollment and shopping for health insurance being a stressful process.
Direct Primary Care with DirectMed DPC solves much of the problem of worrying about getting high-quality care and the cost associated with it. Our team can also help reduce health insurance costs if needed. Contact us today to learn more!
A lot of people ask what’s included in our membership. With us, you get unlimited texts, calls, and emails directly with your doctor- no middleman. You can also have unlimited office visits and telehealth visits. Plus, you get a yearly physical and lab panel.
Have a look at what it’s like to be a patient of Dr. Suzy Lessing and all the value that comes with your DirectMed DPC membership.
Dr. Simmons shares a story that highlights the issue of patient access to doctors.
Dr. Travis Simmons talks about access to your doctor. Direct Primary Care allows patients to communicate with their doctor directly whenever they need help.
If you have nasal congestion causing discomfort, try a Neti Pot. Use a saline salt packet with bottled water at body temperature to rinse out your sinuses.
Dr. Travis Simmons offers valuable tips on how to beat the cold, flu, and allergies this season.
Learn about how the flu vaccine can protect you and your family and what to expect when you get it.
Dr. Travis Simmons provides valuable education surrounding the flu vaccine.
Please Note: The practice does not force patients’ to get vaccinated but we do at least encourage the conversation in a safe and affirming environment between doctor and patient (not on Social Media)!
Dr. Lessing is seeing a lot of patients who are concerned about pink eye. While it can be caused by viruses and bacteria, not all cases require antibiotics (Read all about Pink Eye & How to treat it here).
Dr. Suzy Lessing in our Austin clinic offers valuable healthcare tips around the dreaded Pink Eye.
Have you ever tried to schedule an appointment with your doctor only to find out that you won’t be able to see them for weeks? This is a common problem in our broken healthcare system, but there is a solution: Direct Primary Care (DPC).
Dr. Suzy Lessing explains the benefits of Direct Primary Care compared to receiving primary care in the traditional and broken healthcare system.