Modern Healthcare Explained – Everyday Wellness

Functional Medicine, Concierge Care, Direct Primary Care, Lifestyle Medicine, and More

Healthcare has changed, and today there are more options than ever beyond traditional primary care. But what is the difference between concierge medicine, direct primary care, functional medicine, lifestyle medicine, and integrative medicine?

In this episode of Everyday Wellness with Nurse Bev, Bev explains how options such as concierge medicine and direct primary care change the structure, access, and payment of primary care, while functional, lifestyle, and integrative medicine influence how providers evaluate health concerns and approach prevention and treatment.

You’ll learn:

• Why people explore different healthcare options
• How concierge care differs from direct primary care
• What functional, lifestyle, and integrative medicine mean
• How additional providers may complement your primary care team
• What to ask about a provider’s background, training, and scope of practice

This episode will help you better understand your options and make more informed decisions as you build a healthcare team that supports your needs.