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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YOUR HEALTHCARE IS TOO IMPORTANT TO OUTSOURCE
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Your health is your most valuable asset. Yet in much of modern healthcare, the decisions that shape your care are often influenced by people and systems that may never meet you: insurance companies,...
THE COST OF CARE SHOULDN’T BE A GUESS
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A mother brings her child in after she has been limping for several days.
Before she asks what might be causing it, she asks, “Can you tell me what this is going to cost?”
It is a fair question. Yet h...
RELATIONSHIP MEDICINE: The Stories That Walk Into the Exam Room
The other day, a patient brought me okra from his garden.
Not a small bag. About 10 pounds!
And, naturally, it came in a Whataburger bag.
There is probably a joke in there somewhere: a bag better known for burgers and fries carrying one...
LET DOCTORS PRACTICE. LET PATIENTS CHOOSE.
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It’s been said, “If you want a new idea, read an old book.”
In medicine, if you want better care, look at something we’ve been quietly pushing aside: the doctor–patient relationship and the autonomy t...
THE MEDICARE PAYMENT CONVERSATOIN PHYSICIANS ARE HAVING: And Why the Public Should Hear It Too
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Earlier this month, an article by MedPage Today reported that “Physicians would receive a 1.68% pay cut -- or a 1.19% pay cut for those participating in advanced alternative payment models -- in 2027 under the proposed CMS...
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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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