There are more than 100 types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, and psoriatic arthritis. It is a group of diseases that affect the joints and cause pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced mobility. Those with a family history of arthritis, older adults, women, and people with a history of arthritis are more likely to suffer from arthritis.
Your quality of life and well-being can be significantly impacted by arthritis. In addition to limiting your ability to walk, climb stairs, or open jars, it increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and depression, as well as other health problems.
Patients with arthritis can be treated with medication, physical therapy, surgery, and alternative therapies. In addition to long waiting times, high deductibles, copays, coinsurances, or surprise bills, managing arthritis can be challenging and expensive. Those who are under the impression that money will do everything may be suspected of doing everything for money, as Benjamin Franklin once said. They may also feel rushed or dissatisfied with their care.
For a flat monthly fee, direct primary care (DPC) allows patients to have unlimited access to their primary care physician. By eliminating the middleman of insurance companies, DPC allows patients to have a direct relationship with their doctor without the middleman of insurance companies.
Patients with arthritis can benefit from DPC in many ways. Here are a few of them:
DPC doctors have fewer patients than traditional doctors, so they can spend more time with each patient. As Hippocrates said, “It is more important to know what type of person has a disease than to know what sort of disease a person has,” so they can listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and provide personalized care.
DPC doctors are available 24/7 by phone, text, email, or video chat. You can also schedule same-day or next-day appointments at your convenience. No long waits or referrals are required. Albert Einstein once said, "The only source of knowledge is experience."
It is important for DPC doctors to address the root causes of your health problems, not just the symptoms. Lifestyle counseling, nutrition advice, exercise prescription, and chronic disease management can help you manage arthritis. X-rays, ultrasounds, and blood tests can also be used to monitor your joint health. He said, "The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will address the human frame, diet, and the cause and prevention of disease."
A flat monthly fee covers all primary care services provided by DPC doctors. You don't have to pay any deductibles, copays, coinsurance, or surprises. You also know exactly what you are paying for and what you are receiving. Avoiding unnecessary tests, procedures, and hospitalizations can help you save money. Your DPC membership can also be paid for with your health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA). Warren Buffett said, "Price is what you pay. Value is what you get."
Here are some examples of how DPC can improve arthritis patients' quality of life and outcomes:
In a study, patients who received DPC had lower hospitalization rates and lower total health care costs than patients who received traditional fee-for-service care.
Using biologic therapy, a DPC doctor treated a patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune type of arthritis that causes inflammation and damage to the joints.
A testimonial from a DPC patient shared how his DPC doctor helped him manage his osteoarthritis (OA), the most common type of arthritis that wears and tears the cartilage and bones in the joints. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections reduced the patient's pain and improved his mobility.
DPC offers you a personalized approach to managing your joint health and overall well-being if you suffer from arthritis or are at risk of developing it.
As Leonardo da Vinci said, "The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art." Protect them with DPC.
