McGilligan MD

02/24/2026

The seasonal ick is still floating around and we have been continuing to see the range of illnesses like the flu and Covid.

Did you know we sell flu/Covid tests here at the office? They are $10. And if you are interested, just give us a call at 513-715-5044. We can always bring it out to your car. And if you do come into the office when sick, please wear a mask.

Thanks, as always, for your collective help for wellness!

-McGilligan MD

02/20/2026

Tomorrow marks the 5th year that Dr. Katie has been here at McGilligan MD! We are grateful she is with us.

Her candor, no nonsense but empowering approach and connection to patients is appreciated. Plus she adds the razzle dazzle of injecting some Reds trivia, sharing something
delicious she has baked or telling a funny story.

Our patients mean the world to our office and we are grateful to have three of the best practicing and honoring the sacred space that is quality care here.

Happy 5 years Dr. Katie! Here’s to many more adventures both in travel and here at the office!

-McGilligan MD Staff

02/19/2026

Gratitude is always a good idea to support your overall health.

02/17/2026

The fun of getting older 😂 but seriously, where did I put it??

02/13/2026

Sunday marks 8 years for Jo being McGilligan MD’s first hire. She and Dr. Becky had already been working together for about six years at a previous office so why not continue the fun!

Hard to believe McGilligan MD is already gaining on its 8th birthday and Jo’s presence certainly has helped mold what the office was and still is today. Her caring for our patients, her work ethic and her willingness to jump in and handle any obstacle are several reasons the office runs smoothly.

She is very important to our staff and office. Thank you so much Jo! We value everything you do to make McGilligan MD the great place it is!
We appreciate you and are so glad you are here!

-McGilligan MD Staff

02/06/2026

📣📣📣Medicare Advantage HMOs and Medicaid Plans For 2026

HMO plans and Medicaid plans control costs by only approving orders (medications, imaging, labwork) ordered by their own HMO in-network primary care doctors. This means they might not pay for those tests or medications if they are ordered by a non-HMO or Medicaid primary care physician. McGilligan MD is out of network with all insurances since direct primary care does not bill insurance at all.

Our orders and prescriptions are still valid but your plan may not pay for them. If your insurance does not pay we may recommend using cost saving options like GoodRx or pharmacy savings clubs. We may also recommend using the low negotiated cash rates we have with Labcorp (most basic tests are less than $10) or using Proscan cash pricing. We often recommend these options for commercially insured patients as well. Often they end up being less expensive than going through your insurance. Our doctors can advise you as to whether paying cash or going through insurance makes the most financial sense for you.

Increasingly, insurance companies are restricting care and denying prior authorizations. While it happens with all plans, it is worse with HMOs. This is occurring even as prices to purchase these plans have gone up significantly. Medicare Advantage HMO plans may seem like a reasonable choice when people are healthy, but once you start needing MRIs or CT scans or get diagnosed with a chronic illness, they no longer are cost effective.

If you have further questions, please call our office manager Meredith at 513-898-1400.

02/03/2026

Honoring these two today in recognition of National Women Physicians Day. But who are we kidding, every day watching Dr. Becky and Dr. Katie is a lesson in empathy, compassion and concern for others.

Two of the best and we are so grateful for their expertise and care for those around them. Thank you both for being the example to which others should be held to!

-McGilligan MD Staff

01/26/2026

It’s going to be especially cold this week so when coming to the office- give yourself a little extra time and bundle up as much as you can! The wind chill is supposed to be below zero most of the week. We want everyone safe!

01/26/2026

Weather Information Alert for McGilligan MD:

"Out of an abundance of caution, we are closing the office for in person visits today. Our staff will call patients scheduled for this afternoon to offer either a phone visit or to reschedule for later this week.

Our physicians will be responding to patients throughout the day. Please stay safe, warm, and indoors so that the road crews and emergency personnel can safely navigate our snow and ice covered roads."

01/23/2026

01/20/2026

📣📣📣Medicare Advantage HMOs and Medicaid Plans For 2026

HMO plans and Medicaid plans control costs by only approving orders (medications, imaging, labwork) ordered by their own HMO in-network primary care doctors. This means they might not pay for those tests or medications if they are ordered by a non-HMO or Medicaid primary care physician. McGilligan MD is out of network with all insurances since direct primary care does not bill insurance at all.

Our orders and prescriptions are still valid but your plan may not pay for them. If your insurance does not pay we may recommend using cost saving options like GoodRx or pharmacy savings clubs. We may also recommend using the low negotiated cash rates we have with Labcorp (most basic tests are less than $10) or using Proscan cash pricing. We often recommend these options for commercially insured patients as well. Often they end up being less expensive than going through your insurance. Our doctors can advise you as to whether paying cash or going through insurance makes the most financial sense for you.

Increasingly, insurance companies are restricting care and denying prior authorizations. While it happens with all plans, it is worse with HMOs. This is occurring even as prices to purchase these plans have gone up significantly. Medicare Advantage HMO plans may seem like a reasonable choice when people are healthy, but once you start needing MRIs or CT scans or get diagnosed with a chronic illness, they no longer are cost effective.

If you have further questions, please call our office manager Meredith at 513-898-1400.

01/20/2026

A little humor 😂