THE DIRECT DOCTOR: Medicine, mindset, and modern life
Dr. Grace Torres-Hodges, Mike HodgesThe Direct Doctor is a newsletter about intentional medicine, smarter choices, and what it means to reclaim the doctor-patient relationship in health and life.
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YOU CAN ASK THE CASH PRICE EVEN IF YOU HAVE INSURANCE
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Most people hear, “You’ve got coverage,” and think they’re done.
You pick a plan. You get a card. And from then on, the only question you’re told to ask is:
“Is it covered?”
This is a conversation I hav...
ASK THE CASH PRICE ... THEN ASK YOUR PLAN
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Think about how you buy almost everything else in your life.
Groceries. Shoes. Computers. Plane tickets.
You look at the total price. You compare options. You decide what feels like the best value for yo...
INDEPENDENCE WAS NEVER MEANT TO BE COMFORTABLE
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In the days after the Fourth of July—and especially this year, marking 250 years of American independence—I’ve found myself thinking less about celebration and more about responsibility.
Maybe it’s becaus...
THE PRICE OF CARE: What Healthcare Could Learn from Contractors
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One question comes up all the time—whether I’m talking to patients or other physicians:
“What about surgery? How does that even work in a direct care or direct pay model?”
It’s usually followed by some ve...
PRACTICING MEDICINE WITH PURPOSE AGAIN
There comes a point in your life and career when success alone stops being the goal. You begin to ask a different question: What am I doing to give back?
I have been blessed with a thriving practice, meaningful patient relationships, and o...
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I am Direct Care physician on a mission -- sharing real talk about our healthcare system while advocating autonomy, free market medicine, and patient choice. Connecting the dots of everyday life.
I’ve spent 20+ years helping people and small businesses navigate the confusing world of health insurance. I write to share simple, practical ways to manage risk, cut through jargon, and take back control of healthcare decisions.
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