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What is functional medicine?
At Otto Health, we help clinicians open their own cash-pay, prevention-focused practices. We often use the term “functional medicine” practices as a shorthand for the type of practices we are most often serving. In this post, we share more about what functional medicine actually entails.
FDA removes tirzepatide from drug shortages list
As of October 2, 2024, the FDA has removed tirzepatide from its drug shortage list. Given that many providers offer cash-based medical weight loss programs using compounded tirzepatide, this change is likely to have meaningful impacts on practice operations and patient experience. Read this guide for more details and actionable next steps.
Advanced Practice Provider-Led, Insurance-Free Practices Exist Everywhere
We compiled data on 557 direct primary care (DPC) and functional medicine practices led by Nurse Practitioners (NP) and Physician Assistants (PA). We found that APP-led, self-pay practices exist across all geographies, demographics, and regulatory contexts.