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COVID 19 Timeline Information
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COVID 19 Timeline Information

ndiaz2021-05-08T12:54:48+00:00November 9th, 2020|Adults, Community, Coronavirus, Family Medicine, Family Practice, Pandemic|

The disease that is caused by the SARS CoV2 virus presents and transmits like many other respiratory viruses which makes it difficult to identify and contain. I would like to provide information about the period from when someone is exposed to the SARS CoV2 virus, when they are infectious, and when they are most likely to have a positive test.

The graph above illustrates the timeline of COVID-19 illness after exposure.

Incubation period is the estimated amount of time it may take for someone to develop COVID-19 after exposure. Right now, for adults it is about 2-14 days. This is why we use the 14 day guideline for close-contact quarantine period.

Studies show that PCR tests for coronavirus can detect up to 98% of cases by day 7-8 after exposure.

Infectious period is when you are contagious after exposure to the virus. Most respiratory viruses have an infectious period of about 48hrs before symptoms develop. Anyone that has been in contact with someone with COVID-19 48hrs before that person’s symptoms began should quarantine for 14 days. The end of the infectious period can vary, but is defined as being fever free for at least 24 hours AND 10 days from symptom onset.

The local health department contact tracers are not able to reach out to every person (roughly 50% of people are being contacted who have been exposed). This is why it is important for the general public to know these guidelines so we can appropriately notify our potential close contacts to help mitigate the spread.

Be well, everyone. Stay diligent… wear a mask, wash hands, social distance and try (if possible) to keep interactions with folks brief. This will reduce your risk of transmission, and also your chance of needing to quarantine.

Dr Natasha Diaz

Open Enrollment – Information
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Open Enrollment – Information

ndiaz2021-05-08T12:59:32+00:00October 14th, 2020|Copays, Deductibles, Direct Primary Care, Family Practice, Membership, Prescription Costs|

OPEN ENROLLMENT…. IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!
Whether your health insurance is through your employer or you have a private policy, you’re headed for open enrollment. This is when insurers make cost and benefit changes that will be effective January 1 st . Your insurer is required to notify you in writing of upcoming plan benefit changes. Take the time to study those changes and the benefit details in any plan you are considering for your 2021 coverage. The choice you make will be in effect through December 31, 2021 unless you have a qualifying event, (such as loss of coverage) that allows you to change coverage mid-year.

Here are three common changes to look for:

Increased Costs: An increase in your premiums and/or what you pay for medical treatment, such as: lab work, x-rays, or hospitalization. Direct primary care members receive enormous savings on labs and imaging servicess.
Prescription Drugs: Two common benefit changes for the drugs you take are:
i. They are no longer covered. Direct primary care members are offered steeply discounted medication pricing.
ii. The drugs have been moved to a different tier, which often means moving from a lower-cost tier, such as Brand Name, to a higher cost tier, like Specialty Drugs.
Physician services. Many times with changes to insurance, patients find their physician is no longer “in-network.” Check that your specialists are still in network. Good news…direct primary care physician services are not affected by these changes.

Choosing the plan with the highest deductible/lowest premium can save thousands of dollars per year when paired with a direct primary care membership. You never have to worry about your changes to your direct health care services regardless of benefit changes in the policy. Open enrollment only comes once per year. Make the most of it and choose the best plan to meet your health care needs.

TRANSITIONING JOBS/ LAPSE IN HEALTH BENEFITS?
Direct Primary Care offers an excellent opportunity to obtain health care with transparent pricing that covers the vast majority of health care needs. We recommended you maintain catastrophic coverage. Some good options are:

Short-term health insurance (STHI): as of mid-2020 there were at least 9 providers of STHI in Illinois.
Medical Cost Sharing Plans

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Roots Health DPC Opening Day!

ndiaz2020-07-21T14:51:32+00:00July 15th, 2020|Direct Primary Care, Family Practice, Membership|

Today is a big day! Roots Health DPC opens today!

As a physician, I have been witness to the cycle of life, taking care of all ages from diverse backgrounds. Through the years, I have enjoyed the practice of medicine from academic teaching positions and medical directorship to rural and international health work. Years ago, I made the decision to go to medical school because I believed that healthcare should be accessible and affordable.

Today, I am thrilled to find my place in Direct Primary Care (DPC). DPC is a growing movement, a new model for healthcare that provides high quality affordable health care for patients. This model serves a diverse population including individuals/families with high deductible plans, small business employers, and patients who are without insurance. Each DPC is founded by an independent forward-thinking physician that puts healthcare back where it belongs: between the doctor and the patient.

At Roots Health DPC we make health care accessible, personalized, and affordable. Spanish-speaking available. Explore the website and find out if DPC is right for you.

– Dr. Natasha Diaz