Beyond The Charts with Cira Monnig
In Beyond the Charts, we dive deep into the future of healthcare with Cira Monnig, founder of Lakeside Care Clinic. Discover how her cash-based, membership-driven model is making quality care affordable, accessible, and truly patient-focused. From urgent care to wellness treatments and hormone therapy, find out how this revolutionary clinic is changing lives.
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Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
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.
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
In the premiere episode of Beyond the Charts, Ken Lawler sits down with Host Cira Monnig, founder of Lakeside Care Clinic, to discuss a game-changing approach to healthcare. Tired of long wait times, rushed appointments, and the challenges of insurance-based care, Cira shares her vision for a more patient-focused, affordable, and compassionate healthcare model.