Beyond the Script

Dr. Bessmer breaks down the core components of a standard biometric screening panel—why they matter and how to act on your results. He covers: Cholesterol Panel (LDL, HDL, total cholesterol, triglycerides) Blood Sugar (fasting glucose) Vitamin D levels TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) Blood Pressure (systolic vs. diastolic) BMI (body mass index) You’ll learn how to interpret green, yellow, and re...

Join hosts Tim Benak, Director of Growth, and Ryne Bessmer, President, as they sit down with Dr. Darin Gregory, a physician at Strada Occupational Health. In this episode, Dr. Gregory shares his journey into occupational medicine, the critical role of specialized clinics in injury care, and the importance of a qualified Medical Review Officer (MRO) in drug screening. From common workplace injuries...

In this exciting episode, host Ryne sits down with Dr. David Stearnes and Dr. Joel Bessmer to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in primary care. Together, they discuss the evolution of medicine from its earliest days, through the era of evidence-based practices, and into the cutting-edge future of Medicine 3.0. Discover how AI and tools like Chat GPT are poised to rev...

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Joel Bessmer, a leading concierge physician, as we explore the groundbreaking Galleri cancer screening test from GRAIL. Discover how this innovative test detects cancer through cell-free DNA and methylation patterns, identifying cancers that traditional screenings might miss. Dr. Bessmer shares his insights on integrating the Galleri test into his...

It's no secret that the flu and COVID are both going around. In this episode, Dr. Joel Bessmer provides tips on how to manage both of these viruses. We'll discuss tips for staying healthy, opportunities for getting tested using our Bio Fire, and various treatment remedies if you get ill. 

In this episode of Beyond the Script, Dr. Joel Bessmer and Ryne Bessmer are joined by Dr. Scott Pope, CEO of ROAMD. We discuss some of the differences between Concierge Medicine & Direct Primary Care, and the importance of having a trusted network - or tribe - of likeminded physicians. To learn more about ROAMD's growing international network of Concierge Physicians, you can visit www.roa...

In this episode, Dr. Joel Bessmer discusses some of precautions that people should take while spending time outdoors. Ticks can be major disease spreaders, and we discuss the importance of checking yourself often, removing a tick when one is discovered, and how to monitor your symptoms if you think you have been bitten. 

Dr. Joel Bessmer explains what Hypertension is, why more than 100 million Americans have it, and ways that it can be treated.  In 2017, the AHA moved the goalpost for diagnosing stage 1 hypertension from 140/90 to 130/80. We discuss why they made this decision. Is 130/80 really hypertension, or is the healthcare system incentivized to label more people with a disease.

When was the last time you had an annual medical exam? How long did the doctor spend with you? In this episode, we're joined by Scott Semrad to talk about his experience as a new Members. MD patient, and his first two-hour exam. 

In this episode, Dr. Joel Bessmer discusses his take on America's "sick" healthcare system. Our healthcare system creates adverse incentives for physicians, and until we fix this, we'll continue to struggle to inspire physicians to choose primary care. 

In our inaugural episode of Beyond the Script, Dr. Joel Bessmer and Ryne Bessmer talk about Concierge Medicine, the Endothelium, and a question on MonkeyPox.