Conservative Care DOC recognizes the therapeutic benefit of conservative care approaches. Physical therapy. DOC physical therapists examine, evaluate and treat guests with musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain. Additionally, our PT team helps guests with rehabilitation after orthopedic surgery to promote mobility, reduce pain and improve or restore function. PTs use a variety of […]
Radiology is a specialty field in medicine, which involves using visual diagnostic equipment to identify and treat medical injuries and conditions. Radiologic technologists or radiographers are responsible for imaging, such as X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT scans), and musculoskeletal sonography. Radiographers at DOC do the following: Capture quality X-ray images of […]
As the end of the deductible year approaches, make sure that you maximize the benefits of your 2018 health insurance plan. Now is the time to make money saving decisions because most deductibles reset on January 1. Deductibles reset to $0 at the beginning of each calendar year. A deductible is the amount you […]
There are 83 million millennials in the U.S., identified as born between 1982 and 2000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. There are eight million more millennials than baby boomers today. The Bureau of Labor Statistics data reveals that young adults spend less on entertainment and food and more on health care than baby boomers […]
According to statistics from the Health System Tracker prepared by the Peter Center on Healthcare and the Henry J. Kaiser Healthcare Foundation, in 2000, healthcare expenditures reached $1.4 trillion. By 2016, healthcare expenditures more than doubled to $3.3 trillion. The U.S. Department of Labor confirms that medical costs have increased by 48% during the last […]
Employers constantly work to cut health insurance costs without cutting employee health benefits. Soaring prices for medical services, costly prescription drugs and unhealthy lifestyles contribute to increasing premiums. There are strategies to keep health insurance costs from consuming company profits, while providing employees with health benefits. Use emergency rooms only for emergency situations. […]
Dr. Chris Hall graduated from the University of Colorado Health Science Center and completed his residency at Brooke Army Medical Center. Dr. Hall is an orthopedic surgeon at the DOC Round Rock, Texas, location, specializing in general orthopedics with advanced training in sports medicine. He is one of the leading physicians in Austin for regenerative […]
“Clinical peer review is the process by which health care professionals evaluate each other’s clinical performance.” Peer review is a way to objectively evaluate the quality of a colleague’s work in a candid, confidential and professional manner. Providing the highest quality care is the main objective of our medical team at Direct Orthopedic Care. […]
Important Information for Blue Cross Blue Shield Policy Holders Texans may want to think twice about their next visit to the ER or freestanding ER. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, the largest health insurer in the state, is changing their policy on June 4, so that some policy holders, fully insured groups and […]
If you have a scrape or bruise, you treat the minor injury at home. If you have the flu, a cold, or a fever, go to the urgent care clinic. If you have breathing difficulties, feel faint, unable to move, severe burns, chest pain, seizures, heavy bleeding, serious allergic reaction, poisoning, or overdose, […]
Question: Now, hold on! I’ve heard of urgent care because they are on every corner. I’ve been to the ER plenty. But an orthopedic urgent care? If I fall off my horse or roll an all-terrain vehicle, I can urgently go to an orthopedic specialist who can fix my broken, sprained or strained whatever? […]
The 3rd annual Texas Big Star Half Marathon and 5K is Saturday, April 14, at Collin College’s Preston Ridge Campus. The post-race Finishing Fest for the presentation of medals and runner recognition awards follows the race. DOC is a proud sponsor of the Finisher’s Fest event, which has raised over $150,000 for charitable organizations in […]
Orthopedic Surgeons An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor with extensive training in the proper diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the body’s musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. Orthopedic surgeons are knowledgeable about the entire musculoskeletal system, but many specialize in specific areas, such as the foot […]
Athletic trainers specialize in prevention, examination, evaluation, immediate care, and rehabilitation for acute or chronic conditions or injuries that result from physical activities, sports. Athletic training is recognized by the American Medical Association as an allied healthcare profession. March is National Athletic Trainers Month to honor and spread awareness about their important work. […]
In 2016, the average employee-sponsored health insurance annual premium was approximately $6,500 for single coverage and $18,000 for families. So group health insurance averages $540 per employee per month for single coverage and $1,500 for family coverage. The employee’s share of single coverage premiums ranges from zero to more than 50% of the total […]
