What is a Membership Doctor? We Can Tell You Exactly What it is

Nowadays you can purchase yourself a membership for almost anything – car washes, razors and even coffee. So why not medical care? Well, did you know that you can actually sign up for a membership exclusively for your basic healthcare needs – right here in Missouri? It’s called Direct Primary Care, but some also refer to it as membership doctor’s offices.

Do you have a large family and often worry about the high costs of healthcare? Then you may need to find a membership doctor – one that will not cost an arm and a leg each time someone in your family needs medical care. New Freedom Family Medicine has locations in Washington, Missouri and Hermann, Missouri. Both locations offer a membership-based plan that will cover most of your basic medical needs. This means you won’t have to pay extra if one (or two) of the people in your family suddenly come down with the flu.

Everyone has different medical needs. Whether you are needing to see a doctor often to monitor a health condition like diabetes, or have a new addition to the family that needs lots of newborn medical care – a membership doctor is perfect for you.

Knowing exactly how much you will need to pay for basic medical needs provides such peace of mind that you will be wondering why you didn’t seek to work with a membership doctor before. How nice would it be to just have medical care as another set monthly expense? Skip the hassle and hours on the phone talking to insurance companies just to try to get them to cover the most basic medical care and procedures! Make an appointment to see Dr. Jennifer Allen at New Freedom Family Medicine at her Hermann, Missouri or Washington, Missouri locations! Call us today at (573) 271-2927.

 

Obtaining a Medical Marijuana Card at a Washington Missouri Doctor’s Office

Medical marijuana cards (often referred to as medical cannabis cards) are issued to those who suffer from one or more (but not limited to) the following chronic health conditions:

  • Multiple sclerosis and associated muscle spasms
  • Nausea caused by chemotherapy
  • Nerve pain
  • Seizure disorders (such as epilepsy)
  • Crohn’s disease

Traditional medical therapies might not work for everyone and we understand that could be the reason you are looking for a medical marijuana (medical cannabis) card. Scientific research has shown just how efficient marijuana can be in treating long-term health problems. In fact, not only is it often recommended by doctors in the treatment of many health problems, scientific and clinical studies have proven that a chemical in marijuana called cannabinoids, has led to the development of two FDA-approved medications.

New Freedom Family Medicine is a Direct Primary Care office located in Washington, Missouri. In order to be considered for the medical marijuana card program at either of our doctor’s offices in Missouri, you do have to have one of the chronic conditions specified by the Missouri Department of Health. Other conditions that would qualify you for a medical marijuana card would be cancer, debilitating psychiatric disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, Tourette’s syndrome or HIV.

Set up an appointment today for an evaluation of your medical conditions. Come to Dr. Jennifer Allen’s doctor’s office for your cannabis certification needs. She will be happy to provide this certification at both her Washington or Hermann, Missouri locations. You need a compassionate healthcare professional to back you up on your cannabis decisions and Dr. Allen is just the person you need!

Do not continue to suffer from the complications of chronic health conditions like nerve pain or seizures, come to either of the New Freedom Family Medicine doctor’s offices.

Why You Need Direct Primary Care & Where You Can Find it in Washington or Hermann, Missouri

Healthcare is expensive. Not only that, but it is common to get surprise medical bills in the mail with outrageous prices for basic medical care and procedures. Most healthcare plans are costly and do not provide the coverage you need or they have very high co pays. But there is this new amazing concept called Direct Primary Care, and it is absolutely life-changing.

So, let’s talk about a typical doctor’s appointment where you have a high copay health insurance plan. You walk in and present your insurance card. You are prepared to see the doctor for about 30 minutes as this is just a routine annual appointment. But your doctor notices that you have a slight murmur, so he decides to order an EKG. You don’t think much of it and head home, confident that your health insurance plan will cover it since your physician requested this procedure. But, surprise! Two weeks later, you receive a bill for hundreds of dollars.

Do you want to run the risk of finding yourself in a situation like this? No. Consider Direct Primary Care with New Freedom Family Medicine. Dr. Jennifer Allen’s offices in Hermann and Washington, Missouri are here to help! With a Direct Primary Care membership, you only have to make a single monthly payment. This once-a-month payment will cover all basic medical needs like physicals, annuals or consultations for sick visits. This is the beauty of Direct Primary Care. No need to worry about outrageous or surprise bills.

A truly dedicated medical professional will put your health above everything else, even the possibility of significant profits. The doctor you are looking for is Dr. Jennifer Allen at New Freedom Family Medicine. Ask her about Direct Primary Care!