Full Scope with Dr. Nicole Hemkes

The U.S. is facing a shortage of doctors. Dr. Hemkes joins us to explain why there are so few and how a DPC model might help.

Dr. Hemkes joins us with an update on Advocate MD's soon-to-be newest clinic and explains why prescription drug costs are so high - and what Advocate does to help that.

Even though the law demands that hospitals post their pricing in an easy to access manner, most refuse. Dr. Hemkes talks about how the direct primary care model and Advocate MD are changing that.

Dr. Hemkes explain the importance of regular doctor's visits even - or especially - when you're not sick and why Advocate MD's model makes it easy (and productive) to see your doctor.

Dr. Hemkes answers the questions: what does it takes to make a good DPC and why can't large companies and hospitals do it?

With 2023 just starting, Dr. Hemkes and Shawn talk about how a DPC may be your newest way to get medical care.

Dr. Hemkes talks about Advocate MD's newest location and newest doctor. Plus, she and Shawn discuss what the cost of Advocate is in comparason to similar services or what you may end up paying through your insurance.

Dr. Hemkes explains why its important for Advocate MD to be a practice where you see a physician rather than a physician's assistant.

Times they are a changin'. The good doctor and Shawn talk about the snowballing effect of doctors saying to the medical system, "We've had enough."

Advocate MD doesn't go through insurance, but that doesn't mean insurance isn't really important. With open enrollment in full swing, Dr. Hemkes talks about why you need insurance. Also, more news about the DPC's 5th doctor (and possibly 6th doctor) and their 3rd clinic.

Advocate MD continues to grow, this time with a location in Janesville and a fifth doctor. Plus, Dr. Hemkes explains why when healthcare systems plays monopoly, nobody wins.

Advocate MD is expanding - again! Dr. Hemkes talks with Shawn about how the DPC is growing, the advantages of Advocate's method of seeing patients, what's going on with doctors and the hospital system, and what a day for an Advocate MD doctor looks like.

Dr. Hemkes and Shawn talk about why traditional healthcare in the US cost so much.

Dr. Hemkes and Shawn talk about health shares as an alternative to insurance. Also, the good doctor has a good announcement.

Advocate MD is all about getting out from under the yoke of health insurance, but it's still a necessity. Dr. Hemkes and Shawn talk about the things you might find yourself wanting insurance for - though it's not Advocate MD.

Dr. Hemkes and Shawn talk about the loss of time spent with patients in standard healthcare: what it is, when it started happening, why it's an issue, what they're trying to fix it, and how Advocate MD actually fixes it.

Healthcare doesn't cost nearly as much as everyone thinks it does. Dr. Hemkes talk us through how Advocate MD makes it affordable.

Dr. Hemkes and Shawn talk about all the best bits about having a direct primary care doctor and why it's important to see your doctor regularly.

Dr. Hemkes and Shawn talk about the history of direct primary care in general and Advocate MD specifically. Also, what you will need insurance for if you sign up with a DPC.