Posted on November 13, 2025 If you’ve noticed more lingering coughs among family members, coworkers, or classmates in the Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton area this fall, you’re not alone. At East County Internal Medicine, we’ve seen an uptick in patients presenting with symptoms of “walking pneumonia” — a milder form of pneumonia caused by the […]
Author: Shaan Kunwar DO
Florida’s 2026 Health Insurance Crisis: Premiums Set to Surge – Why More Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Parrish Residents Are Choosing Insurance-Free Primary Care
Posted on November 11, 2025 Shaan Kunwar DO With Florida health insurance premiums projected to rise 50–100%+ in 2026 after ACA subsidies expire, thousands in Manatee and Sarasota counties are turning to predictable, transparent cash-based primary care that costs less than most monthly premiums. East County Internal Medicine Florida families are facing the largest health […]
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The $125 Escape: Why 2026 Is the Year to Ditch Insurance and Pay Cash at East County Internal Medicine By Shaan Kunwar, DO – East County Internal Medicine, Lakewood Ranch, FL Published: November 1, 2025 Your Health Insurance Just Sent You a $2,000+ Bill. We Didn’t. If you opened your 2026 health insurance renewal letter […]