Yet we confuse these two ideas and often use them interchangeably. Let’s explore the differences, starting with a very brief history of health insurance in America. (A less brief history can be found here.)
As we welcome new Primary Members to the practice, we hear over and over again that they decided to make the switch to Direct Primary Care (DPC) because they want a doctor who has more time to listen and even be available for any urgent… Read More »You Deserve More Time With Your Doctor
Guest article by Table Health primary care physician, Andrea Stoecker DO, as published in the September 2021 Healthy Living issue of Northern Michigan Woman. It took me 12 years to realize that my career as a computer programmer was not fulfilling at all, so at… Read More »Redefining Healthcare by Andrea Stoecker DO
You probably already know what a Primary Care Physician (PCP) is but what is Direct Primary Care (DPC)? Direct Primary Care (DPC) is an alternative to traditional fee-for-service third-party-payer billing and effectively allows providers to spend more time with patients and keep costs transparent. … Read More »Direct Primary Care Explained And Why You Need It
Healthcare and health insurance are different. Completely different. Yet we confuse these two ideas and often use them interchangeably. Let’s explore the differences, starting with a very brief history of health insurance in America. (A less brief history can be found here.) A century ago, almost… Read More »Savvy Employers Know Health Insurance is not Healthcare
The immune system is complex. Many aspects of health and self care have the potential to make or break your ability to resist infection and complications that can result from infections. Each of us start in a different place: genetics, exposures, and lifestyle choices all… Read More »Immune Boosting Toolkit
Table Health Offers First Membership-Based Healthcare Model for Employers in Northern Michigan Table Health, a Functional Medicine and Primary Care practice located in the Village at the Grand Traverse Commons, has expanded its health offerings to include membership-based healthcare for businesses of all sizes. The… Read More »Membership Based Healthcare Model
As a Direct Primary Care provider, we are here for your primary and preventive needs. But, what do you do when the unexpected happens? In comes the affordable health sharing community. Health sharing communities have been around for 25+ years and are looking at healthcare… Read More »Health Share Communities & Opportunities
Get to know Dr. Stoecker and read through our Q/A where she shares about her role at Table Health and some areas of her personal and professional life. Q. What is your area of medical expertise?A. I specialize in women’s health, hormones, GI issues, mental… Read More »At the Table: A Q&A with Dr. Andrea Stoecker