Insurance

DPC vs. Concierge Medicine: What’s the Difference?

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With long days, packed calendars, and endless activities, northern Michigan summers can fly by. But amidst all the fun, are you making time for your physical, emotional, and relational health?

Understanding how DPC saves patients money

Unlocking Cost Savings: The Financial Advantage of DPC Over Conventional Insurance Plans Alone

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Let’s dive into something that’s a game-changer in the world of healthcare – Direct Primary Care (DPC). If you’ve ever felt the financial pinch of those high-deductible insurance plans, DPC can be a refreshing alternative to access cost-effective health care that is transparent and relationship-based.… Read More »Unlocking Cost Savings: The Financial Advantage of DPC Over Conventional Insurance Plans Alone

What is “cash only” Care and How Does it Work?

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“I’m scared to leave the conventional model, how does “cash only” care really work?” At Table Health, we value transparency, authenticity, and value and pride ourselves on upholding these values for each of our members. We understand that stepping away from the conventional model of… Read More »What is “cash only” Care and How Does it Work?

Transparency and Access: How Direct Primary Care Saves You Money

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Somewhere along the line, we began thinking that all of our healthcare had to be “covered” by insurance – quick visits with your doctor, preventative care, routine medications, and the like. Overnight, health insurance became thought of as a necessary means to access healthcare. If… Read More »Transparency and Access: How Direct Primary Care Saves You Money

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Health Insurance is Not Healthcare

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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.)

You Deserve More Time With Your Doctor

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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

A Brief History of Health Insurance

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For most of America’s short history, people recovered from illness in their own homes with family caring for them, plus or minus the assistance of a community healer, shaman, or doctor.