Dr. Hemkes answers two questions for us today: why does healthcare gets more expensive the bigger the healthcare system and can the doctors of Advocate MD still be your doctor in a hospital setting?

Dr. Hemkes and Shawn talk about the way insurance used to be, what it's become, and what the goal of Advocate MD is in relation to that.

Dr. Hemkes and Shawn talk about how Advocate MD cuts out the long wait times now associated with a standard doctor, hospital, or quick care setting.

Dr. Hemkes and Shawn talk about the unpleasant reality of surprise medical bills and how the DPC model circumvents them. Also they have an update on how the practice is doing.

Dr. Hemkes and Shawn talk about the problems with medical documentation, people's resistance to change, and the other doctors who work with her at Advocate MD.

Dr. Hemkes and Shawn talk about the advantages of having YOUR doctor available on weekends and how often she actually gets weekend calls.

Dr. Hemkes and Shawn talk about the pros and cons of telemedicine - how the big guys do it, how Advocate MD does it, and what it can do for for you.

On today's show, Dr. Nicole and Shawn talk about Advocate MD's open house and answer the question: why are their not more direct primary care and independent doctors?

Dr. Hemkes and Shawn talk about what it is you're paying for at a DPC vs. what you're really paying for when you have insurance at a regular doctors' office.