THE DIRECT DOCTOR: Medicine, Mindset, and Modern Life
Dr. Grace Torres-Hodges, Mike HodgesReclaiming the doctor-patient relationship in medicine and life. Written by Dr. Grace Torres-Hodges (@drgracedpm)
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BEFORE THEY STEP INTO MEDICINE
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This week, was our youngest’s 21st birthday, and my phone’s camera roll reminded me how quickly time moves.
I watched an old video —the tiny voice, unsure steps, that determined look that already hinted at...
FRESH, FOUNDATIONAL, REGENERATIVE: A Perspective on Health & Medicine
This week, a patient brought me a gift—fresh, farm-grown vegetables.
They were the kind that stop you. Deep, vibrant colors. Greens that felt alive. The daikon was enormous. The kohlrabi almost sculptural. And when I leaned in, there it wa...
THE ROAD BACK TO CONNECTION
Last year, my husband and I had the chance to travel a stretch of historic Route 66 in both Oklahoma and Arizona. It was nostalgic. Something that had carried generations of people forward, each with their own story, their own purpose, thei...
WHEN "HELPING" PATIENTS ACTUALLY HURTS THEM
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A colleague had asked me a question: “Do you accept those healthcare credit cards with patient financing?”
I don’t. And that simple answer opened up a bigger conversation — one I think patients and d...
WHAT IF WE STARTED HEALTHCARE OVER TODAY?
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You know that old saying: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”
It hits different when you’re staring at another insurance explanation of benefits that makes no sense....
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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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