As I mentioned in the first part of this series, my venture into direct primary care (DPC) has cost me more than I ever anticipated, but I have been rewarded many times over in terms of satisfaction, contentment and relationships.

My venture into direct primary care (DPC) has cost me more than I ever anticipated, but I have been rewarded many times over in terms of satisfaction, contentment and relationships.

Finding a replacement "vintage" TV for our lobby reminded me that colder months are approaching and that kids will spend less time outdoors exercising and more time indoors watching TV.

You’ve heard the expressions “Ignorance is bliss!” or “What you don’t know can’t hurt you!”

Seriously?

Is a bumper sticker mentality the best way to live your life?

You’ve probably considered membership to Netflix or Hulu Plus at some point, but have you ever considered membership to a doctor’s office? Probably not, but membership medicine is a growing trend in medical care. While it may not sound as fun as watching your favorite TV show to your heart’s content, a doctor’s office membership would probably be better for your heart in the long run. Let me explain why.

DPC stands for "Direct Primary Care." This means that a person pays directly for the primary health care he/she receives at their family doctor's office. The major benefits of this type of payment arrangement with a physician include not only reduced cost for services, but more time available with the physician at encounters, increased convenience of services and a more personal relationship with the doctor.

I hope I didn't scare you with that title! Of course we are not the ones raising rates. It is your health insurance company...again.