@KenDBerryMD All of this is totally stupid, and if you actually ask your doctor about this, he will know you get your information from social media. A1C is a better test and does not require fasting.
Yeah. So this is a big issue among primary care doctors who start a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice. Because they charge a subscription fee, it is considered a "health plan" rather than a specific medical service or product. You cannot use an HSA or FSA for a health plan. However, if a DPC doctor orders labs or charges extra for a procedure, then the patient can pay with an HSA or FSA. I think with time-based billing, patients should be able to use an HSA/FSA. I'm not a lawyer so definitely double check.
@AshleyGWinter It's an awful system. When you charge purely based on time, rather than through subscription, I assume patients can use an HSA or FSA. That's a big selling point actually.
@AshleyGWinter Very cool. Last questions. Do you think other specialists can replicate this model? Or do you think your social media following plays a large role here in terms of maintaining a successful practice?
@mostidas @EM_RESUS Is that really what makes prices go up? Corporations, small businesses, and individuals in other industries are greedy too. Why does healthcare have such uniquely high prices?