In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, innovation, and adaptation are no longer mere trends but essential necessities for successful medical care. As we strive to make quality healthcare accessible and affordable for all, a particular technological marvel has emerged as a game-changer: telemedicine. This transformative approach has reshaped the delivery of healthcare services, offering convenience, efficiency, and a level of accessibility that was once unimaginable. It’s a revolutionary tool, but can it help us solve some of the problems in America’s traditional healthcare system? Ame ..read more

At Direct Med Clinic, our mission extends beyond providing exceptional direct primary care to our patients here in San Antonio. We strive to be an active and contributing member to the vibrant local community we call home. That’s why over the years, you may have spotted our team members working alongside initiatives like Habitat for Humanity to build safe, affordable housing for local families in need. Or seen photos of donations to support struggling community members. Our patients are our second family. And the San Antonio community, our home. Direct Med Clinic will continue to find meanin ..read more

At Direct Med Clinic, we are using innovative care journey technology to help employers save money on employee healthcare costs. We started implementing care journeys for our employer-client employees as a way to develop customized plans that guide an employee through lifestyle changes and treatment to manage a chronic condition. This is a long-term solution that will exponentially bring better clinical outcomes to the patients, and economic outcomes to the employer as a consequence of the previous one. The Problems with Traditional Healthcare The traditional healthcare model often fails empl ..read more

Our President & Founder, Dr. Roger Moczygemba, a dedicated physician with a passion for enhancing healthcare accessibility and affordability, recently participated in an in-person meeting organized by the San Antonio Free Market Medical Association titled “How Technology is Powering the Free Market.” During this event, he shared his insights on the future of healthcare and the Direct Primary Care (DPC) movement with Zak Holdsworth, the CEO of Hint Health. The Value of Direct Primary Care A key takeaway from their discussion emphasized the value of ad hoc initiatives and the necessity to s ..read more

Monkeypox is an infection that has been around for many years. In May 2022, a new outbreak was reported when new cases were found in the United Kingdom. Even though Monkeypox is an endemic disease in many countries in Central and West Africa, like Nigeria, this is the first time it has spread widely around the world, including countries in Europe, South and North America, Asia, and Oceania. In this blog, we will explain everything you have to know about the monkeypox virus. What Is Monkeypox? Monkeypox is an infection caused by the monkeypox virus that includes symptoms like fever, a painful r ..read more

Medical Debt in America When half of Americans carry medical debt that cumulatively sums up to $140 billion, it’s no surprise that any run-in with the healthcare system invokes the fear of financial ruin. Although many systemic failures are attributed to causing exorbitant hospital prices, there is potential in the form of primary care where patients could be delivered more price transparency, more time with their doctor and most importantly, lower costs.   What is Primary Care? Primary care is like the skin of the medical industry. It’s the first line of defense against illness that, whe ..read more

Dr. Roger Moczygemba interviewed by KSAT San Antonio, Texas – Direct Med Clinic is proud to be a leading provider of affordable healthcare services in San Antonio, Texas. Recently, our commitment to accessible healthcare was highlighted in a news article by KSAT 12 News titled “Monthly subscription fee to see the doctor? It’s an option” [1]. The article highlighted the growing trend of Direct Primary Care, where patients pay a monthly subscription fee to their primary care physician for unlimited access to their services. Just like people pay monthly subscription fees for services like Netfli ..read more

Healthcare is one of the biggest expenses for employers in the United States. According to a survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation, the average annual cost of employer-sponsored health insurance for a family of four was $20,576 in 2019, with employers paying an average of 82% of the total premium. This trend in rising costs will also have an important impact in 2023. According to a report made by Mercer, the health benefit plans per employee will rise 5.6% on average in 2023, which is significantly higher than the projected in 2022 of 4.4%, putting employers in a financially difficult situati ..read more

The high and continuously rising cost of healthcare in the U.S. is not a secret for Americans. Most individuals and families are struggling to afford the care they need with their household income. At the same time, small and medium-sized businesses are finding it difficult and expensive to offer quality healthcare and health insurance without hurting their finances. Both issues are concerning, and this is where alternatives like employer-sponsored health plans under a Direct Primary Care clinic can help solve the many problems the traditional healthcare system currently has. In this blog, we ..read more

On October 12, our Founder and President Dr. Roger Moczygemba had the opportunity to join Brett Shoemaker, podcaster, business advisor in healthcare, and advocate of the DPC model, in an episode of the Direct Primary Care Benefits podcast. You can listen to the interview here, or read the transcript below. Episode 5 – Direct Primary Care Benefits Podcast Episode 5 Direct Primary Care Benefits Podcast: Dr. Roger Moczygemba of Direct Med Clinic Introduction Brett Shoemaker: Welcome to Direct Primary Care Benefits Podcast. Your resource to understanding how DPC and the direct care model are fixi ..read more