Practice Management
In the [United States], do these tests get covered by insurance?
Amy Nett: I hope I pronounce the name correctly, Shahana; hopefully, that’s right. It’s very pretty. Okay, I did. “In...
Where would I find more information on these conferences?
Amy Nett: Selmser asks, “Where would I find more information on these conferences?” Probably just Google. Choose what organizations you’re...
For the 30-minute initial call, is that paid up-front? If so, what do you charge, or is that free? Then, [are] the follow-up and tests billed as one invoice or separately? What percentage of Kresser patients are not treated in person?
Amy Nett: Sandy asks, “For the 30-minute initial call, is that paid up-front? If so, what do you charge, or...
For someone starting out, do you know [how] Chris grew his practice in the early days? What is the best way to source patients? I’m [having] a hard time sourcing patients [because they] can’t use insurance, [the] expense [is too high], [it] requires lifestyle modifications, etc.
Amy Nett: Sandy, “For someone starting out, do you know [how] Chris grew his practice in the early days? What...
What are your thoughts on doing both nutrition coaching and Functional Medicine within a clinic? Is it okay to have a separate nutrition coaching side of the clinic for those who are not sick and/or cannot afford Functional Medicine?’
Chris Kresser: First one is from Gavin, “Hi, Chris. What are your thoughts on doing both nutrition coaching and Functional...
[I’m] curious [about] why you wait until the case review to get [a] detailed comprehensive history and background. I would think that those details might help to determine which tests to order.
Chris Kresser: Okay, next question also from Liz that was sent in. “[I’m] curious [about] why you wait until the...
Regarding marketing, I was looking at [a] PowerPoint, which I think could be helpful to introduce what I do to my community. It’s a slide that talks about agriculture leading to the decline in overall health. I live in a farming community. Would you clarify for me the best way you talk about that in my case?
Chris Kresser: Paula on the live call asked, “Regarding marketing, I was looking at [a] PowerPoint, which I think could...
What’s the best way to deal with increased resistance to [the] cost of testing along with a case review?
Chris Kresser: Helen says, “What’s the best way to deal with increased resistance to [the] cost of testing along with...
Do we have our patients do food and symptom logs?
Chris Kresser: Liz asked, “Do we have our patients do food and symptom logs?” Sometimes, if we’re having trouble getting...
Curious why you wait until a case review to get a detailed comprehensive history symptoms and background. I would think that those details might help determine which tests to order.
Chris Kresser: Okay. Liz asked, “Curious why you wait until a case review to get a detailed comprehensive history symptoms...
