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What is Foundational Health?
Foundational Health goes beyond addressing symptoms or even functional health. It aims to identify and resolve the true causes underlying chronic conditions, creating lasting wellness.
How does Direct Primary Care (DPC) work?
DPC provides routine care, chronic disease management, and preventive services—all through unlimited virtual visits with no copays or deductibles.
How is Virtual Direct Primary Care (VDPC) different from traditional care?
VDPC offers personalized, ongoing care through secure video visits, focusing on deeper causes of health issues rather than just treating symptoms.
How can Virtual Care manage urgent issues?
Our virtual urgent care service handles non-emergency situations like sudden illnesses or minor injuries, providing quick access to treatment without leaving home.
Why should I maintain catastrophic insurance with VDPC?
While VDPC covers routine and preventive care, catastrophic insurance is necessary for unexpected events like major accidents, surgeries, or hospital stays, which require in-person treatment.
What are the two Thyroid packages offered?
We offer the Foundational Thyroid Program (13 weeks) for managing symptoms and the Advanced Thyroid Recovery Program (26 weeks) for deeper healing and medication titration.
Do you accept insurance for services?
No, Beyond TSH does not accept any form of insurance. We operate on a membership model to offer transparent, predictable pricing. However, HSA and FSA payments are accepted.
What’s included in a Direct Primary Care membership?
Membership includes unlimited virtual visits, chronic care management, preventive screenings, and medication management—all at a flat monthly rate.
Can I titrate off thyroid medication with these programs?
Yes, the Advanced Thyroid Recovery Program is specifically designed to help patients safely reduce and potentially stop medication, under careful supervision for New York State residents.
What types of conditions can be managed through Virtual DPC?
Virtual DPC effectively manages a wide range of conditions by addressing the deeper causes, not just symptoms. These include chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, digestive issues, chronic fatigue, mild anxiety, and hormonal imbalances.