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10 Red Flags of a “Bad” Functional Medicine Practice

Posted on by Meg McElroy MS, PA-C
Functional and integrative medicine is increasing in popularity amongst both patients and practitioners.  Unfortunately, there are no “degrees,” no overseeing national “board,” or no rules for who can call themselves a functional medicine practitioner.  This makes it difficult for patients who are seeking good care, and for functional medicine practitioners that are practicing “real” functional […]... Read More

Insurance and Functional Medicine

Posted on by Meg McElroy MS, PA-C
Why doesn’t insurance cover functional medicine? Insurance is intended for covering emergencies.  Our car insurance doesn’t cover gas or repairs, right?  Our home insurance doesn’t cover utilities or improvements, right?  Health insurance is intended to be the same.   Functional medicine treats chronic conditions.  Insurance covers acute conditions. Insurance has support from pharmaceutical companies.  Functional medicine does not. Insurance reimburses well […]... Read More