Hill Country Direct Care - Dr. Jack Franklin, MD

09/26/2025

We are seeing this in Llano County. When they say opioid-like, it includes withdrawal when you stop it, just like stopping any narcotic. If you have been taking this for a while, see your doctor before you abruptly stop. The withdrawal can be severe. For everyone else, over-the-counter does not equal safe. This is something to avoid.

The Texas Department of State Health Services warns physicians and patients of the harms of 7-OH, a chemical derivative of kratom, which at high concentrations can cause rapid heart rate, seizures, and respiratory depression. TMA previously testified on kratom’s risks to the public.

08/17/2025

Agreed! Let Talk!

07/16/2025

06/06/2025

Emily Winger is the best! Need an artist, she is awesome!

02/18/2025

According to Chat GPT - An EKG has an average price of around $100 - $200 without insurance. We charge our patients $0. What am I missing... Oh that's right, I'm missing the middle man.

04/23/2024

Simple answer…no middlemen.

Growing evidence demonstrates a counterintuitive phenomenon in healthcare: the cash price is often cheaper than insurance prices for the same service or product.

03/07/2024

$39 for an email? Honestly? At Hill Country Direct Care There is no cost for emails or texts or office visits for that matter. One low monthly price and that's it. We won't nickel and dime you.

The widespread adoption of electronic health records has improved the ability for patients and providers to send secure electronic messages (emails) to each other through online portals. The typical cost for an email messaging claim was $39 in 2021, including both the portion paid by insurance and t...

02/02/2024

Family Medicine Practice

01/26/2024

Thank you Llano! We pray you have a happy and healthy 2024!!!

Family Medicine Practice

12/14/2023

12/14/2023

Thank you Emily Winger for the amazing job in painting our windows!!! You rock!