Beyond The Charts with Cira Monnig | Ep. 2 - Direct Primary care is for YOU

Join Cira Monnig, founder of Lakeside Care Clinic, and her clinic manager, Kirsten as they break down the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model and how it’s transforming the healthcare experience. Say goodbye to surprise bills, long wait times, and impersonal care — and hello to transparency, affordability, and wellness that actually works for YOU.

Whether you’re insured or uninsured, this episode offers powerful insight into why DPC might just be the healthcare solution you've been looking for. From behind-the-scenes billing truths to stories of real patient wins, this is an eye-opener for anyone tired of the traditional system.

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⏰ Timestamps & Show Notes Below!

📘 Show Notes:

00:00 – Introduction

• Welcome back to Beyond the Charts with Cira Monnig

• Focus of the episode: a deep dive into the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model.

01:40 – What Is Direct Primary Care?

• DPC explained: flat monthly or annual fees for all-inclusive care.

• Eliminates insurance hassles and gives patients real control.

03:02 – The Insurance Illusion

• Real talk about reimbursement issues and how insurance undercuts care.

• Why providers often increase prices to survive.

05:12 – Documentation Overload

• How extensive charting for insurance affects patient care.

• The domino effect of bureaucratic requirements.

07:18 – Transparent Pricing & True Accessibility

• Members know exactly what they pay and what they get.

• Flat-rate options mean no surprise bills.

09:36 – Serving Patients With or Without Insurance

• DPC supports everyone — even insured patients benefit from lower costs.

• Comparison of ER vs. clinic visit costs.

10:21 – Personalized, Cap-Limited Care

• Capping patient lists to 600 ensures high-touch, quality service.

• Holistic and wellness-focused treatment plans.

13:39 – IV Drips, Hormone Therapy & Wellness Options

• Lakeside offers much more than just primary care.

• Affordability meets proactive health strategies.

16:09 – Meet Clinic Manager Kirsten

• Kirsten explains membership tiers and walk-in service flexibility.

• Memberships from $45–$95/month, no copays, wholesale lab/med pricing.

21:11 – 24/7 Access & Discounts

• Members get 24/7 call access, discounted IVs, aesthetics, and more.

• Even insured patients save with Lakeside’s pharmacy benefits.

23:40 – Group Visits & Special Requests

• Serving weekenders and event groups with hydration drips & urgent needs.

• Focus on flexibility, low wait times, and real care.

26:20 – Compassionate Care for All

• Cira and Kirsten’s mission: make quality care accessible and personal.

• Lakeside supports members and non-members with the same level of compassion.

28:33 – Final Thoughts

• Reimagining healthcare with DPC.

• Encouragement to explore personalized, insurance-free care options.