Brand vs. Generic

The debate over healthcare reform rolls on. Here is an easy way to decrease costs. Many brand name prescriptions have a generic alternative. In fact, some prescription drugs are actually made on the same manufacturing line, one is stamped for brand and one is stamped for generic. A brand name drug co-pay can be as high as $50.00 per month. Over a year, that is $600.00 spent on one brand name drug. If there is a safe and effective generic equivalent available, chances are its $4.00 per month in some places or $48.00 per year. Let's do the math for the savings: $600.00 minus $48.00 equals $552.00 per year. The saving goes back to the consumer. Why not invest this savings in your health and well being!
Dr. Dale

Concierge Medicine

As we watch the healthcare debate roll on, many patients are wondering if they will ever get to see a real doctor again.
Some doctors are turning their practices into concierge medical practices.
For an annual fee (around $1500-$2000 per year), doctors agree to provide direct access to a small number of patients. Focusing on health and wellness,patients actually have the opportunity to invest in their health under the auspices of a physician. Office visits are longer and based on the need of the patient. After hours contact is with their physician.
Both the physician and patient win. This type of practice is growing and it will bring back the doctor - patient relationship that has been missing since the HMO days.
Dr. Dale