<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[HealthWinds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Return to true healthcare with HealthWinds direct primary care. ]]></description><link>https://www.healthwindsdpc.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:20:30 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.healthwindsdpc.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[House Calls and Humor: What I Never Scheduled to Find as a Solo Doctor]]></title><description><![CDATA[When did it become unusual for a doctor to come to a patient's home? Dr. Sharma traces how house calls gave way to the appointment calendar, and what that shift meant for the doctor-patient relationship.]]></description><link>https://www.healthwindsdpc.com/post/why-doctors-stopped-making-house-calls</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acfe900f01b30c0f505f45a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:25:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da478e_150d346945564d9db5c49039af0f08af~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Sharma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Secret About Your Appointment: Why a Simple Question Becomes Another Visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why does a simple question so often turn into another appointment? Dr. Sharma looks at how the fee-for-service model shapes your doctor's schedule, and what changes when your physician has time to answer you directly.]]></description><link>https://www.healthwindsdpc.com/post/the-secret-about-your-appointment-why-a-simple-question-becomes-another-visit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abbd7826bdf3a2cf26a34c7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:38:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d69288_2bcf8a15dd1e40dd8baae4ffccb1cd9f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_578,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Sharma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can We Just Check Everything? Why More Testing Is Not Always Better]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an era of incredible technological progress, it is tempting to believe that more data always leads to better health. However, in medicine, more testing is not always beneficial. While it might seem logical that a hundred tests would provide a hundred clues, the reality is more complex. There is actually some math that helps to explain why in some cases ordering more tests could mean a worse outcome. No test is 100% perfect Although many tests are accurate greater than 95%, even a test that...]]></description><link>https://www.healthwindsdpc.com/post/can-we-just-check-everything-why-more-testing-is-not-always-better</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaa8215492c8c41baf8a272</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:30:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d69288_a36370e25948421e83c1f26045db218e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Sharma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The True Value of a Doctor Who Actually Knows Your Whole Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[People walk through my door for a thousand different reasons. If I look back at my old appointment logs, I see plenty of visits for a nagging headache or a sore back. But the vast majority are just listed as a "physical." And it wasn't just a one-off day. That was the pattern for months on end. Why? Does everyone suddenly have a passion for annual checkups? I wish. The truth is, when something is bothering a patient, it's rarely just one isolated part of their body. Usually it's a handful of...]]></description><link>https://www.healthwindsdpc.com/post/the-true-value-of-a-doctor-who-actually-knows-your-whole-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa7dd7cabcfc8d624a2ac08</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:05:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f13870_0ca0e5c5122a4c85b052ee748856c0c5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_587,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Sharma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Your Doctor Needs a Bigger Waiting Room: Making Health Care Efficiently Absurd]]></title><description><![CDATA[If health care is going to get serious about efficiency, it might have to start with bigger waiting rooms. According to proposed changes in the 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule from the Centers for Medicare &#38; Medicaid Services (CMS), a bill for a visit and a procedure can both qualify for payment, but CMS proposes paying the higher-valued service at 100% and the lower-valued service at only 50%. According to CMS's rationale, doing both services together "creates efficiencies and may...]]></description><link>https://www.healthwindsdpc.com/post/why-your-doctor-needs-a-bigger-waiting-room-making-health-care-efficiently-absurd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9172f7968a722ed63735a0</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:04:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b83638_d0d8d4e27fae4d4d9b4665475971ac26~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Sharma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concierge Medicine vs. Direct Primary Care:  What Your Coffee Shop Can Teach You ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imagine you own a coffee shop. Customers come in, you make them a great cup of coffee, they pay, and hopefully they leave happy enough to return and bring friends. Simple, right? Any business owner or baristas reading this can stop rolling their eyes. I know there is much more to making coffee happening behind the counter. The same is true in a doctor’s office. Patients usually understand that a medical visit costs money, but because insurance handles much of the payment, few think about how...]]></description><link>https://www.healthwindsdpc.com/post/concierge-medicine-vs-direct-primary-care-what-your-coffee-shop-can-teach-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7f0c8be608acf548921b06</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:09:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b83638_ed47be7dd7a84bc298dc0c0c60b76937~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_632,h_506,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Sharma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trusting the Experts: What Do You Do When Jon Snow Knows Nothing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lately, there has been a lot of public discussion about doctors, scientists, and the decisions they made during major health crises. What stands out to me is how easy it is to judge the people doing the work without looking closely at how that work actually happens. Science rarely begins with a perfect answer. It begins with a problem, a theory, some evidence, and a lot of uncertainty. As I watched one of my favorite TV shows, it made me think about one of the most famous examples of public...]]></description><link>https://www.healthwindsdpc.com/post/trusting-the-experts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7c59752ca7f56c717f672c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:16:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d69288_d61ebd932ec8438a86d5a6258fd4720d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Sharma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[HealthWinds: Bringing Care Back into 21st Century Healthcare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healthcare used to be simple: you called your doctor when you needed advice. Today, you're often fighting computers to book an appointment months away. At its core, medicine is about the bond between a doctor and a patient. Study after study proves that a stronger relationship leads to better health outcomes. But look at what the big players in Illinois are doing. It feels like technology is just being used to pack in more "services" and squeeze more profit out of you for the same care. If...]]></description><link>https://www.healthwindsdpc.com/post/how-healthwinds-telehealth-model-works</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a69ecca5329f38dcec636d6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:31:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f13870_61e274c860eb43788fa3ce7911d1c941~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_963,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Sharma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The DPC Model: How Is An Old Practice Revolutionizing Primary Care?]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a long time, insurance was something that allowed society to progress forward. It allowed us to take risks because we knew that even if we fell, there would be a softer landing thanks to insurance.  Owning an expensive house? Good thing you have insurance in case anything happens. Driving a car? Good thing we have insurance in case there's an accident. Seeing your doctor for a checkup? Hold on a minute, why does THAT require insurance?  Bringing your insurance card to your primary care...]]></description><link>https://www.healthwindsdpc.com/post/how-does-direct-primary-care-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a56a349925133b9bb804ce2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:12:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da478e_276a447042704b0e8461c43ccd2ce2bf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_449,h_299,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Sharma</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>